The Learning Experience

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: Annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Corrected Sep 16, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.

State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"

Inspector's note: Emergency plans for children with food allergies were not on file.

Corrected Sep 2, 2026, verified by the state Sep 17, 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(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed using harsh and profane language towards the children under her care.

Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Concerns regarding discipline were not reported to licensing.

Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. 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)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed pinching a child ear as method of redirection.

Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk When the director is away, the caregiver in charge must have access to all records.

State rule 746.1013(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records"

Inspector's note: Person in charge did not have access to caregivers annual trainings information.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Oct 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: No feeding instructions for infants were no completed by the parents.

Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).