Union Christian Academy

Medium risk The operation's written policies must support inclusive services.

State rule 746.501(a)(30) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have a section in their operational policy regarding procedures for inclusive care for children with special care needs.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jun 29, 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: Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify CCR when a child was left on the operation's vehicle alone.

Corrected May 21, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

State rule 746.5605(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended"

Inspector's note: Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation it was determined that the operation left a child on the operation's vehicle.

Corrected May 21, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.

State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"

Inspector's note: The safety alarm on the operation's vehicle was not observed to be in working order at the time of the inspection.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play

State rule 746.2507(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play"

Inspector's note: The children at the operation have not had outside time since April 3, 2026.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have any documentation of caregiver observations from the month of March available for review as required by their probation conditions. The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.

Corrected Apr 16, 2026, verified by the state Apr 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: One child's file was missing a health statement.

Corrected Apr 16, 2026, verified by the state Apr 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The operation's Director and caregivers did not have the required training topics within their annual trainings.

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

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Three children's files were missing health statments. One child was missing custody documnetations.

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

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.

Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: One child was observed in a restrictive device for 1.5 hours.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A sleeping infant must be removed from a restrictive device.

State rule 746.2426(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a rocker for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: One classroom was left unsupervised for 14 minutes during naptime.

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: One caregiver interviewed reported that children may be in restrictive devices for up to 30 minutes without eating. Two children were observed in a restrictive device for over 30 minutes. The children were not eating during this time.

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Bottles must never be propped for an infant.

State rule 746.2419(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles"

Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed propping an infant's bottle with a blanket in a swing. The infant was not able to hold the bottle.

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 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: A caregiver was observed pulling a highchair with a child seated inside of it from the cafeteria, through the hallway and into the child's classroom. The child was not strapped in.

Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: A caregiver was observed leaving one child unattended in a classroom for about three minutes.

Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. 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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed popping a child with their hand.

Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025. 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(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: A caregiver left a child in a highchair with no food or activities for over two and a half hours to prevent the child from running in the classroom.

Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025. 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: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was subjected to harsh and profane language.

Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Meals and drinks must follow the state's nutrition and food-service rules.

State rule 746.3301(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks"

Inspector's note: A child was not offered lunch during lunch time.

Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.

State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"

Inspector's note: One child was observed being placed in a high chair. The child was not strapped in.

Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan

State rule 746.5204 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan"

Inspector's note: A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Authorization for emergency care for each child in care. Two students in care did not have emergency contact information brought outside during the fire drill.

Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025.

Medium risk Caregivers must follow the written activity plan.

State rule 746.2203(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver"

Inspector's note: One 18-23 month class and one three year old class did not follow their activity schedule time for outdoor activities. Despite the clear skies and temperature of 82 degrees, the caregivers made the decision to stay indoors and skip outdoor time.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 30, 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: Feeding instructions for one infant are not current.

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

Medium risk Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan

State rule 746.5204 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan"

Inspector's note: A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care, authorization for emergency care for each child in care, or thechild tracking system information for children in care.

Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified by the state Jul 30, 2025.

Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"

Inspector's note: Safety documentation for fire drills and documentation for testing or checking carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors were not documented for the month of June.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: The infant classroom had greater than an 18 month age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The youngest child in the room was three months and the oldest child in the room was 23 months. This was corrected at inspection when the 3 month old was moved out of the classroom.

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

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: The interior of one restroom sink cabinet in the infant classroom shows advanced signs of water damage and deterioration and dead cockroaches are located in the Pre-K classroom restroom.

Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified by the state Jul 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Signed Admission Form

State rule 746.607 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Signed Admission Form"

Inspector's note: A parent of two students did not sign admission paperwork.

Corrected Jun 20, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Children's records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"

Inspector's note: Two newly enrolled students do not have admission paperwork.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required records must be kept and made available to the state's inspectors.

State rule 746.801(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions"

Inspector's note: One infant requiring feeding instructions does not have feeding instructions on file.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Children's records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"

Inspector's note: The following information is missing from children's records: 1) six students need completed physician information 2) one students needs parent permission for emergency medical authorization 3) five students need a health statement 4) nine students need completed emergency contact information

Corrected May 26, 2025, verified by the state May 28, 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: Personnel trainings were not available for review during the inspection.

Corrected May 26, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

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

Inspector's note: Out of 15 children's files reviewed, 13 were found to be missing the following information: - Eight files did not have a parent signature. - Four files were missing documentation for emergency medical attention. - Three files lacked the emergency contact address. - Eleven files did not include the admission date.

Corrected Apr 21, 2025, verified by the state May 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: A storage room contains a bottle of laundry detergent accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection by moving the detergent to a higher shelf and closing the door.

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

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

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

Inspector's note: Eight children's files were reviewed and were missing the following: 1. Emergency medical attention documentation 2. Special care documentation 3. Emergency contact address 4. Provided operational policies 5. School name and phone number 6. Health Statement 7. Water activities

Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified by the state Mar 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).