The Bridge For Kids Childcare Center

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operations fire inspection was last conducted 1/24/25.

Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must share the infant's daily report with the parent.

State rule 746.2431 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent"

Inspector's note: The infant daily report is written on the classrooms white board.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state May 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"

Inspector's note: A fan was observed in use on top of a shelf in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected when removed from the classroom.

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

High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

State rule 746.2428 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"

Inspector's note: A nine month old infant was observed sleeping in a sleep sack with their arms restricted.

Corrected Jun 17, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: The infant classroom was observed with one caregiver and six students ages 2 mo, 9 mo, 12 mo, 12 mo,12 mo, and 12 mo, The classroom was over ratio by one student. Note: This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the classroom.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must share the infant's daily report with the parent.

State rule 746.2431 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent"

Inspector's note: The infant daily report is written on the classrooms white board.

Corrected Jun 17, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

State rule 746.2428 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"

Inspector's note: Three infants were observed sleeping in sleep sacks with their arms restricted. Note: Photos were taken.

Corrected May 28, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.

State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"

Inspector's note: Two vans did not have the working alarm.

Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: The transportation training for the listed director and caregivers is dated 7/18/2023.

Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must share the infant's daily report with the parent.

State rule 746.2431 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent"

Inspector's note: The infant daily report is written on the classrooms white board. Note: A photo was taken.

Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 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: One record did not contain a emergency contact.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: One record did not contain the required immunizations.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Six of six records did not contain the required annual training.

Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025.

Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"

Inspector's note: The operations emergency drill sheet was unavailable during the inspection.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025.

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operations fire inspection expired 7/21/24.

Corrected Jan 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2025.

Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025.

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operations fire inspection expired 7/21/24.

Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified by the state Jan 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).