The Childrens Courtyard

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 operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Corrected Nov 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: One child had expired medication.

Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play"

Inspector's note: Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that active play is withheld as a form of punishment.

Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Caregivers did not use good judgment when they allowed a child to play outside when oak levels were high and didn't follow the healthcare professional note.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 operation does not have a current fire inspection.

Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"

Inspector's note: One child's medication was not in its original container labeled with the child's name and the date the medication was brought to the operation.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Feb 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.

State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"

Inspector's note: Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have all of the medication listed on their food allergy plans present at the operation.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Feb 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).