The Children's Garden, A Place to Bloom

High risk Active-play equipment must have no pinch, crush or shear points.

State rule 746.4601(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points"

Inspector's note: Three outside plastic toys (two lawnmowers and an infant activity gym) were observed to be broken with sharp edges and cracks. NOTE: Compliance has been met as the items were removed.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: At the time, the playgroound surfacing appeared to be compact with no 6 inches of mulch in the use zone areas of the slide and exit areas.

Corrected Aug 8, 2026, verified by the state Aug 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The naptime child-to-caregiver ratio may be reduced by 50 percent only when the state's conditions are met.

State rule 746.1613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met"

Inspector's note: During naptime in the toddler 2 classroom, there was a total of eight children. There was a 17-month-old included in that total, which is considered an infant. Reduction for naptime is only allowed for 18 months and older, which does not include doing the specified age. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection when another teacher came into the classroom

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The first-aid kit's supplies must not be expired.

State rule 746.4003(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired"

Inspector's note: The first aid kit had two expired bottles of peroxide. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as they were removed.

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One of the six children's files was missing the immunization records.

Corrected Aug 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026. 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: Three of the six caregivers were missing the affidavit form 2985.

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Two of six children files evaluated did not have current immunization records available for review.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Nov 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Four caregivers does not have the required training in the following topics:Administering Medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?)

Corrected Mar 27, 2025, verified by the state Mar 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: The Director does not have the required training in the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?)

Corrected Mar 27, 2025, verified by the state Mar 12, 2025. 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: Cots are not labeled or assigned to children.

Corrected Mar 27, 2025, verified by the state Mar 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: 2 of 4 children's files did not have current immunization records on file.

Corrected Mar 27, 2025, verified by the state Mar 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).