Spring Creek Private School

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was attending to 5 infants in her care without another caregiver present. This was completed at inspection when the additional caregiver returned to the room.

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

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not do administrative or clerical work that takes their attention away from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children"

Inspector's note: The director was counted in ratio as a cargiver performing administrative and clerical duties while supervising children in care.

Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: Children in the classroom were observed watching YouTube during snack time.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregiver Responsible for Each Child

State rule 746.1501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregiver Responsible for Each Child"

Inspector's note: A caregiver who was responsible for supervising a group of children participating in a water activity and children participating in outdoor play was unaware of the children?s interest in outdoor play as the caregiver was focused on the children in the water activity, resulting in a child leaving the premises.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Nov 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

State rule 746.5015(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach"

Inspector's note: The operation had a water hose on the playground accessible to children. This was completed at inspection when the hose was removed.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The caregiver didn't exhibit good judgement when allowing the children to play along the fence line that was broken while other children were partaking in a water activity.

Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 11, 2025. 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: This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The caregiver was unable to intervene and was not in close proximity when a child was able to leave the premises.

Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Drinking water must be available at every snack, mealtime and on request.

State rule 746.3301(f)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play"

Inspector's note: This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The operation did not have drinking water available for the children while outside on the playground.

Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 11, 2025. 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: This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The operation has fence panels that are loose and broken needing to be repaired.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Oct 2, 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: The operation didn't have training certificates avilable for review to count towards the caregivers annual hours.

Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).