Richwoods Academy

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: During an unannounced inspection, the electrical outlet in the preschool classroom was observed to have the cover plate removed, exposing the area around and behind the outlet. This outlet is on the lower part of the wall and is easily accessible to the children.

Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified by the state Apr 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over"

Inspector's note: During the unannounced inspection, a television monitor was observed on topp of a shelf in the preschool classroom and was not mounted to secure it and prevent it from tipping over. The Director removed the television from the classroom, so this was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: During an unannounced inspection, a television was observed in a mixed-age classroom that includes children under the age of 2 years, which was confirmed to be used at least once per week on Fridays. Any use of screen time is prohibited with children under 2 years of age. The Director removed the television from the classroom, so this was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when she hit a child with a toy to demonstrate how it hurt and threw a ball at the child.

Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified by the state Nov 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: A copy of the incident report was obtained during an unannounced inspection. The report form was incomplete and was not signed by the operation or the parent.

Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified by the state Nov 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk If a person's background check came back with conditions, their duties must be restricted as the conditions say.

State rule 745.635(3) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions"

Inspector's note: One employee who is on provisional status was observed to be alone with a child during the inspection. This provisional status requirements were reviewed with the Director.

Corrected May 8, 2025, verified by the state May 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"

Inspector's note: Employee training records were not available for review, and therefore, this standard is deficient.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025.

Medium-high risk Directors must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(6)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training"

Inspector's note: The Director training records were not available for review, and therefore, this standard is deficient.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025.

Medium-high risk Employees who transport children must complete transportation-safety training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training"

Inspector's note: The Director records were reviewed and the required transporation training has not been completed.

Corrected May 13, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records Maintained"

Inspector's note: 10 child files were reviewed during the inspection. All 10 files were lacking required information and are incomplete.

Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state May 23, 2025.

Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"

Inspector's note: The record of emergency drills was reviewed during the inspection and was not complete. The operation has conducted one fire drill in March 2025.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: 10 employee files were reviewed during the inspection. All 10 were lacking required information and are incomplete.

Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state May 23, 2025.