Northstar Preschools at Sendera Ranch

Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.

State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"

Inspector's note: Two infants where observed in buckets seats and were not properly buckled in with the safety straps.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The fence was observed to have a missing picket. Walls were observed to have visible stains. Classrooms have a buildup of dust around door frames windows shelves and decor. Carpets were observed to not have been vacuumed and floors were auditorily sticky. ne classroom was observed to have a bucket of water a sand mixed, the classroom is no longer in use.

Corrected Sep 29, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

State rule 746.3407(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside"

Inspector's note: Toy sanitation buckets were observed to be used for setting aside bottles and cups instead of toys.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.

State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"

Inspector's note: The caregivers where not properly notifying parents of less serious injuries at pick up.

Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified by the state Mar 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: The operation did not properly share completed incident forms with parents.

Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified by the state Mar 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver admitted to grabbing children's ears.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

State rule 746.3803(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated"

Inspector's note: One child is missing parental authorization.

Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026.

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: One child is missing their FARE form.

Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026.

Medium-high risk Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

State rule 746.403(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans"

Inspector's note: The allergy list posted is not current.

Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026.

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: There are three medications present for children that are no longer enrolled.

Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026.

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: Fire drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis. The last drill was conducted in December.

Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).