Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC

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: A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's written policies must cover emergency preparedness plans.

State rule 746.501(a)(24) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Oct 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Oct 31, 2025.

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold photo identification.

State rule 746.901(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Oct 31, 2025.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.

Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified by the state Oct 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's written policies must cover emergency preparedness plans.

State rule 746.501(a)(24) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans"

Inspector's note: The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.

Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Release Information"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.

Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each employee's file must show proof a background check was requested.

State rule 746.901(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.

Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025.

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.

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

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: A fire drill has not been conducted.

Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified by the state Oct 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.

Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.

Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Physician Information"

Inspector's note: 3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.

Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025.

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025.

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold photo identification.

State rule 746.901(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025.

Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.

State rule 746.631(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System"

Inspector's note: Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.

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