The Childrens 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: This standard was found to be deficient. A caregiver admitted to not completing Face to Name Checks and a child was left unattended on the playground for around 2.5 minutes.

Corrected Oct 12, 2026, verified by the state Oct 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children

State rule 746.3807(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: Two classrooms had epi pens in lock med bags which were not locked. These bags were located inside a first aid bag in a rolling cart on the floor of the classroom.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: One caregiver who cares for children and has been employed for over 90 days needed the hands on CRP and First Aid training. One caregiver was missing CPR and First Aid training and has been employed for over 90 days.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. 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: Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that child was grabbed by the arms (extremities) to be moved to a different location. This may result in the child's arm being pulled from socket.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants' needs must get prompt attention.

State rule 746.2401(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs"

Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that child was not attended to, and caregiver attending to other children and other chores instead of a child that required immediate attention.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazardous materials must be used, stored and disposed of safely.

State rule 746.3407(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials"

Inspector's note: Based on the gatherings during the investigation, it was determined concrete evidence exists to support that the school have not followed the instructions on the sanitizing solution.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 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: Based on the gatherings during the investigation, it was determined there is concrete evidence to support the school was over ratio.

Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: One staff that were present onsite during the visit were not shown to have background check in the system.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: There were 3 infants cared for at the front office by the director. Director was caring for children at the front as there was no extra staff.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 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: There were 3 infants cared for at the front office by the director. Director was caring for children at the front to avoid being out of ratio in infant room. This is the third time occurrence during visits.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: Staff files did not have trainings available for review during the visit.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 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: A caregiver had a total of 10 children in care. Five were ages 18M-23M and 5 were 2 years. Making the specified age group 18-23M.

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

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: Three out of five classrooms did not have the cots labeled.

Corrected May 21, 2025, verified by the state May 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: Staff files did not have trainings available for review during the visit.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state May 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).