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Based on review of the director's hours, it cannot be verified the director is present at least 30 hours a week. Log of the director's hours is not dated and has multiple days where the director is not signed out. According to the caregiver, the director was present today but left. Review of the log shows the director never signed in.

State verification recorded Oct 23, 2026.

Standard 746.1011(a) · Director present-Minimum 75%

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Oct 2, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026240361

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905823330

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Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. The caregiver could be seen standing near the door but did not open the door. At one point, both children present walked up to the door mistaking CCR for another caregiver. NOTE: CCR stood outside for approximately 7 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times before the caregiver opened the door.

State verification recorded Sep 25, 2026.

Standard 746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Sep 11, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026492237

Visit source ID

905823329

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Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. CCR stood outside for approximately 10 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times. The caregiver later acknowledged to CCR they were aware but they were waiting for the director to arrive before opening the door.

State verification recorded Sep 11, 2026.

Standard 746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 28, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026333903

Visit source ID

905823328

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An individual with a pending background check was observed to be present and given access to children prior to receiving notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)

State verification recorded Sep 11, 2026.

Standard 745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 28, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026414129

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905823328

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The naping area was not observed to have adequate lighting. The classroom was black with no lighting. No children or staff could be seen until CCR requested lights be turned on.

State verification recorded Aug 28, 2026.

Standard 746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 13, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026369935

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905823327

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The caregiver in charge of a group of three children 2-3yrs old was observed laying down on th floor on their personal phone while supervising naptime. NOTE: Two of three children were still awake during the inspection.

State verification recorded Aug 28, 2026.

Standard 746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 13, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026249169

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905823327

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Half an apple was observed in the refigerator uncovered, cut side down on a fowm bowl. The apple appeared to be browning.

State verification recorded Aug 28, 2026.

Standard 746.3317(8) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 13, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026449829

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905823327

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Documentation was obtained to verify pest control treatment was completed as obtained 7/13/2026. However, dead pest were observed in the bathroom, hallway, and kitchen area including on the seal of the refrigerator.

State verification recorded Aug 28, 2026.

Standard 746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 13, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026530138

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905823327

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CCR observed both dead and living pest in the operations kitchen area including inside the fridge, freezer and on the shelf where food is stored. NOTE: Pest control was last at the operation May 2026

State verification recorded Aug 13, 2026.

Standard 746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 3, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026484616

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905823326

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A new first aid kit was observed on the operations van, however there were no scissors nor thermometer. NOTE:Corrected at inspections a pair of scissors or thermometer were added to the kit.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.4001 · First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Jul 10, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026444621

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905823326

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CCR observed three booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023. NOTE:Corrected at inspection.The carseats were thrown away and new carseats were purchased at inspection.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.5607(b) · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Jul 10, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026244069

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905823326

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CCR observed a bucket of mop water in one of the restrooms. NOTE: Water was dumped out and bucket was removed from restroom.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.3701(9) · Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Jul 10, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026324463

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905823326

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The operation did not have current first aid training for two caregivers. The only First Aid training available to view expired 11/2023.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 14, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026238537

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905823325

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CCR observed a substance from the first aid kit located in the operations van had leaked out causing other materials in the kit to turn brown.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.4001(2) · First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026359012

Visit source ID

905823325

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The operation did not have current CPR training for two caregivers. The only CPR training available to view expired 11/2023.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 14, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026478976

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905823325

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The operation didn't have any past or future field trip transportation forms available for CCR to view.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.601(c) · Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026478974

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905823325

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It was observed that the Health and Sanitation inspection was last completed June 2, 2025.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026359013

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905823325

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CCR observed two booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.5607(b) · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026399089

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905823325

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A caregiver with a provisional background check with conditions stating that they may never be alone with children, was observed to be transporting a child alone during the inspection.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026278295

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905823325

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CCR only observed one exit gate was in the outdoor play area.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.4307 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026278294

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905823325

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CCR arrived at the operation and observed a caregiver in the hallway, who also allowed us access in the building. As CCR begin the monitoring walk through, the same caregiver was watching a class alone. When CCR asked the caregiver who was watching the children while they opened the door, the caregiver advised CCR that another caregiver was watching the children. CCR was able to confirm with the director that the caregiver who was suppose to be watching the children at that time was not present and did not report to work until 2pm.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026359014

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905823325

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It was observed in the restrooms that urine and feces were not disposed/sanitized of from the portable toilets.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.3407(11) · Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026519430

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905823325

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A child was observed being transported in the operations van, upon exiting the caregiver did not use the alarm. When asked to test alarm the caregiver used the key and was not aware of the button behind her on the door.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.5625(c) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026519431

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905823325

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Two caregivers that provide transportation, did not have any documented training.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 26, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026478978

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905823325

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CCR observed the fire extinguisher in the operations van to be empty, the pin had been removed and residue was seen in the passenger side door.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 30, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026439089

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905823325

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A three year old was observed in the infant room with a 10 month old child. There were 13 children in the building, the difference of the two is 18 months difference in age.

State verification recorded Jul 10, 2026.

Standard 746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026478975

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905823325

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