The Children's Courtyard

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: The caregiver left a child outside on the playground for 13 minutes.

Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 caregivers files reviewed did not have in person CPR which allows them to practice on a CPR mannequin.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The playground areas did not have 6 inches of loose fill.

Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified by the state Apr 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: 8 out of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed were expired.

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

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025.

Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.

State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025.

Low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - TB Test"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025.