SJB CHILDCARE 2, LLC DBA Growing in Graces

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"

Inspector's note: A caregiver didn't demonstrate positive discipline methods when they swatted at a child with their hand to get the child to comply and aggressively held and guided another child's arms to use them to clean up.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 24, 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: There was observed dirt and food crumbs on the floors throughout the operation. This was corrected by the floors being swept and mopped during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: The elevated play structure on the playground was observed to have peeling sharp edges on the steps. There was also observed an active ant bed inside the playground area.

Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The playground was measured to have less than 6 inches of loose-fill.

Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Location of Handwashing Sink

State rule 746.4405 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Location of Handwashing Sink"

Inspector's note: The two restrooms being utilized by children in care were not equipped with hand soap or disposable paper towels. This was corrected by hand soap and paper towels being placed in the restrooms for the children's use.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: I observed a infant sleeping in a restrictive device and the caregiver verbally confirmed the child had been asleep for 5 minutes.

Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Sep 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: Caregivers did not provide the correct ages of the children they were caring for when asked.

Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Sep 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must be held and comforted.

State rule 746.2401(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting"

Inspector's note: I observed an infant crying without being held and comforted. This was corrected when CCR staff asked staff to pick the child up.

Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Sep 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must be held for feeding through 6 months.

State rule 746.2419(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months"

Inspector's note: I observed a 5 month old being bottle feed while laying in a crib.

Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Sep 9, 2025.

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the diaper changing mat had tears, exposing the foam.

Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: I observed the playground to have less than 6 inches of loose-fill.

Corrected Sep 27, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025.

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: Toilets, sinks, doors and floors are not being kept clean. The toilets have rings, a toilet brush was observed on the floor in the restroom during the walkthrough. Doors and floors have stains and dirt throughout the daycare.

Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025.

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that a new hire was in the classroom observing with a pending background check.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the diaper changing mat had tears, exposing the foam. Note: This was corrected when a new one was ordered.

Corrected while the inspector was there.