The Childrens Courtyard

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: A caregiver did not count all children during a transition, as a result a child was left behind.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jun 22, 2026. 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: A child was found unsupervised.

Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jun 22, 2026. 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: It was observed a few outdoor play structures with chipped paint, rough edges and broken wood parts. The tire swing had bumps and also ripped areas around where children can sit.

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

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: Loose fill materials were not maintained at the proper depth around the a playground structure and around the bucket swing.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state Jun 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm as method of discipline.

Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).