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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 left their classroom unsupervised to have a discussion with other caregivers.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report a caregiver leaving her classroom unsupervised in June of 2026.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 caregiver was in charge of a group of children without an active background check on file. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver without the active background check left the premises, and a caregiver with an active background check supervised the children.

Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified by the state Jun 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: The operational policies do not include immunization requirements for children.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 2026.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Benefits"

Inspector's note: The operational policies do not include the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Duration"

Inspector's note: The operational policies do not include the duration of physical activity at the operation.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 2026.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity"

Inspector's note: The operational policies do not include the type of physical activity that children may engage in at the operation.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 2026.