The Childrens Courtyard

High risk Employees and caregivers must relate to children in the ways the state requires.

State rule 746.1201(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children"

Inspector's note: The caregiver was observed interacting abruptly with child who was not following directions. The caregiver did not show courtesy, respect or patience and was observed pulling the child and tipping their chin up to look at her. The child was observed crying. The caregiver did not comfort the child and was seen abruptly leaving the classroom after the incident.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 21, 2026. 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: The caregiver was observed grabbing the child's arm, moving him to the door of the classroom and tipping his chin up with her finger. The child was observed crying during the interaction.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 21, 2026. 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: During inspection, loose fill was compacted and not at proper depth in use zones on the playground.

Corrected Sep 30, 2026, verified by the state Sep 28, 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: Three medications for children with food allergies were expired.

Corrected May 6, 2026, verified by the state Apr 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children

State rule 746.2907(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children"

Inspector's note: Awaken children were not given an alternative activity during naptime.

Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025.

Medium risk Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children

State rule 746.2907(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children"

Inspector's note: Awaken children were not given an alternative activity during naptime.

Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver lifted a child by pulling the child's hand up inappropriately.

Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not use positive redirection when a child was at the classroom sink.

Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. 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: At the time of inspection, medication for 1 child was observed to be expired (10/2024).

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

Medium-high risk Release of Children

State rule 746.4101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Release of Children"

Inspector's note: An employee released the wrong child to a designated person.

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