Tiny Blessings Academy

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: Caregiver did not give the correct ages of the youngest and oldest children in care when initially asked. NOTE: Caregiver corrected roster at inspection.

Corrected Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Food service and preparation must be safe and sanitary.

State rule 746.3317 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary"

Inspector's note: There was a gallon of milk observed in the refrigerator past its best by date. NOTE: Milk disposed at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: In the outdoor play area, there was grass overgrown in the corner. There was a broken umbrella on a bench in the younger children area. NOTE: Umbrella was disposed of at inspection.

Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026.

Medium risk The first-aid kit must be complete.

State rule 746.4003(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit"

Inspector's note: The in-house first aide kit was missing the instruction manual and tweezers. NOTE items were added to kits at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: In the outdoor play area, there was grass overgrown in the corner and the liner of the loosefill mulch was ripped and above mulch. Ivy/weeds overgrown on the fence.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jun 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: Caregiver did not give the proper ages of oldest and youngest child in their care.

Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified by the state May 15, 2026.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: There was garbage on the way to the toddler outdoor play area and garbage inside the toddler outdoor play area.

Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified by the state Apr 7, 2026.

Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.

State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: In the larger play area, the loosefill was overgrown with grass/weeds at edges, and there was a wire on the ground from the telephone pole in the play srea. Bottom of slide had under tarp exposed.

Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified by the state Apr 7, 2026.

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: Four caregivers did not have a copy of the education requirements for file.

Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified by the state Apr 7, 2026.

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a first-aid kit.

State rule 746.5617(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit"

Inspector's note: The first aid kit on vehicle used to transport children was not observed to be complete. The kit was missing a guide and antiseptic. NOTE: A second vehicle added but not currently in use did not have a guide, antiseptic and gloves. * Corrected at inspection, all missing items were added to both vehicles.

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

Medium-high risk Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure

State rule 746.4701(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure"

Inspector's note: A climbing structure installed on the second playground was observed to have an attached swing set. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the swings were removed fromo the structure

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: The mulch was not observed to be maintained at the appropriate depth. The tarp beneath the surfacing was observed to be exposed and torn.

Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Jan 13, 2026.

Medium-low risk Training Criteria - Certificate

State rule 746.1317(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Criteria - Certificate"

Inspector's note: A certificate was not availalbe to verify the successful completion of preservice training for 2 caregivers present at the operation.

Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Feb 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: One caregiver hired 1/6 did not have a notarized affidavit available for review. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the affidavit was completed during the visit.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: One caregiver hired 1/6 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the affidavit was completed during the visit.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: One of the restrooms used by children was observed to have ceiling panels that had holes, cracks and signs of water damage. The exhaust fans in both bathrooms appeared to be falling. The floors in the hallway directly outside of the bathroom was visibly separated and created a tripping hazard.

Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 27, 2025.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: A dead german roach was observed under a sink in a restroom used by children. NOTE: The same roach was observed during the inspection and the operation was infomred to dispose of it on 9/15.

Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 27, 2025.

Medium-high risk A hand-washing sink must be in the diaper-changing area.

State rule 746.3503(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area"

Inspector's note: The handwashking sink in the infant room was observed to have a bucket in it. Baby bottle on a drying rack were observed next to the sink. The sink is still be used for purposes other than hand washing.

Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 27, 2025.

Medium-high risk Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

State rule 746.5305 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mounting of Fire Extinguishers"

Inspector's note: A fire extingusher was observed to be sitting on the floor in a storage closet in the front of the buidling. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Fire extinguisher was mounted during the visit.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: One of the restrooms used by children was observed to have 2 ceiling panels that were cracked and bulding down. One of the panels has signs of water damage.

Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025.

Medium-high risk A hand-washing sink must be in the diaper-changing area.

State rule 746.3503(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area"

Inspector's note: The handwashking sink in the infant room was observed to have other itmes on and in the sink. Items observed includined cleaning spray and hand sanitizer, a bucket of water, toys and books, a children's tablet, and a walkie talkie.

Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

State rule 746.5305 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mounting of Fire Extinguishers"

Inspector's note: A fire extingusher was observed to be in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom designated for children

Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Food service and preparation must be safe and sanitary.

State rule 746.3317 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary"

Inspector's note: A bag of molded cutie oranges was observed in the kitchen. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, oranges were disposed during the visit.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a)(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs"

Inspector's note: Sign-in logs available did not have completed sign in/out times for all children Sing in logs rfor the 7/31-8/4 was not available.

Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025.

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.

State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"

Inspector's note: Documentation of emergency medical authorization was not available for 4 children being transported.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry emergency telephone numbers for each child.

State rule 746.5617(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child"

Inspector's note: Documentation of parent contacts and emergency contacts were not available for one child being transported.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be used whenever a child is transported.

State rule 746.5625(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care"

Inspector's note: The driver was observed exiting a bus after transporting children to school. The driver was observed exiting the vehile and looking through each window. After a few minutes, the electronic alarm was triggered and the driver returned and turned the alarm off.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 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: 1 caregiver was observed with 6 children 10mo-20 mo. The specified age group was 12-17 mo. The caregiver wwas over ratio by 1. NOTE: During the walkthrough, a second caregiver was observed in the kitchen area and entered the classrooom shortly before licensing.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025.

Medium-high risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a)(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs"

Inspector's note: Sign-in logs available did not have completed sign in/out times for all children Sing in logs rfor the 7/31-8/4 was not available.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025.

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 obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information that the driver allowed a child to exit the vehicle and walk unsupervised to pick up another child.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Crossing Street

State rule 746.5605(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Crossing Street"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was enough information to support a child was allowed to walk across the street to pick up a sibling from school

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: 2 staff were observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the Centralized background check Unit. One staff letf prior to end of inspection after receiving an ineligible notice.

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be serviced as required.

State rule 746.5307(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Extinguishers Serviced"

Inspector's note: The fire extingusiher located on the bus used to tranpsort was observed to be overcharged

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025.

Medium risk Access to Personnel Records

State rule 746.909 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Access to Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: The operation did not provide access to one personnel record upon request

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025.

High risk The operation must notify the state about additional services it offers.

State rule 746.301(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Additional Services Offered"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation they began providing transportation services.

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board.

State rule 746.5617(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children"

Inspector's note: List of children transported on 8/15 and 8/18 was not listed available for review

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.

State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"

Inspector's note: Documentation of emergency medical authorization was not available for any of the 14 children being transported.

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry emergency telephone numbers for each child.

State rule 746.5617(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child"

Inspector's note: Documentation of parent contacts and emergency contacts were not available for the children being transported.

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees who transport children must complete transportation-safety training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training"

Inspector's note: The director and driver and not have transportation training available for review.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a)(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs"

Inspector's note: Sign-in logs. available did not have sign out times and signatures. Some children signed in were listed by family last name and quantity. Logs did not list names of each child. Sign-in logs for all days where children were in care was not made available for review.

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025.