Tender Loving Daycare

High risk Background checks must be submitted when the operation becomes aware someone requires one.

State rule 745.621(a)(7) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605"

Inspector's note: Household member did not have an initial background check submitted.

Corrected Mar 25, 2025, verified by the state Mar 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cribs must meet the state's safety requirements.

State rule 747.2309(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress"

Inspector's note: A crib mattress had rip that exposed the foam filing. The rip is in the middle of the mattress, making it non-waterproof and non-washable.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Animals at the operation must have documented vaccinations.

State rule 747.3703(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations"

Inspector's note: Documentation for five dogs in the home were not available for review.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must develop a written activity plan and follow it.

State rule 747.2102(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow"

Inspector's note: Activity plan was observed to not be developed and followed during the inspection.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 747.2321(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Feeding Instruction was observed to not be updated for one infant.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The most recent inspection report must be posted.

State rule 747.401(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Posting Requirements-Inspection Report"

Inspector's note: Most recent inspection report was observed to not be posted.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The 'Keeping Children Safe' poster must be posted.

State rule 747.401(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster"

Inspector's note: Keeping children safe poster was observed to not be posted.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025.

Medium risk Required telephone numbers must be posted.

State rule 747.401(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Posting Requirements-Telephone Numbers"

Inspector's note: Telephone numbers were observed to not be posted.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety drill documentation must be kept and made available.

State rule 747.801(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation"

Inspector's note: The following safety drills were not made available during the inspection: fire drills, lock-down drills, and severe weather drills.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 747.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Notarized Affidavit was not available for review for the primary caregiver.

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

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 747.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: Pre-Employment Affidavit Form was not available for review in the primary caregivers file.

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

Medium-low risk Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation

State rule 747.905(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation"

Inspector's note: Orientation for two household members were not available for review.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025.