Tuck Street Early Education Center

During the inspection of the active play space, rotten boards with exposed nails were found on the ground, seating with splintering wood was observed, a jagged broken plastic tub was observed and green algae had begun to grow in the outdoor sink.

State verification recorded Sep 10, 2026.

Standard 746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 27, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

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1026460071

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The operation has earned many high weighted deficiencies since June of 2026, including multiple citations for employees engaging in prohibited punishments.

State verification recorded Sep 10, 2026.

Standard 746.201(9) · Complying with Laws and Rules

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Sep 4, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

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1026578193

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The operation did not make a report to CCR within two days of becoming aware that an employee used corporal punishment on a child in care.

State verification recorded Sep 10, 2026.

Standard 746.305(a)(6) · Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Sep 4, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578194

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A caregiver chose to flick a child in care in the mouth as a form of discipline.

State verification recorded Sep 10, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(1) · Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Sep 4, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578192

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905926456

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It was determined that the permit holder told staff not to comply with a DFPS safety plan and allowed the staff member to supervise children alone.

State verification recorded Aug 21, 2026.

Standard 746.201(9) · Complying with Laws and Rules

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 6, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026578188

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905926454

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It was determined that a child was unsupervised in a classroom.

State verification recorded Aug 21, 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

Aug 6, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578187

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A caregiver was observed during the walkthrough grabbing and pushing a child in the classroom as a form of discipline.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(3) · Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 7, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026421603

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905809011

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During the walkthrough two children were found alone in the classroom bathroom. They were two years old. There was no caregiver present in the classroom. This was corrected after approximatley one minute when the caregiver returned to the classroom and I notified them of the children in the bathroom.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 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

Jul 7, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026341325

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905809011

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A caregiver was observed standing over a child while talking harshly to them and yelling at them.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(5) · Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 7, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026381652

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905809011

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During an unannounced inspection, a caregiver was observed to be frustrated with a child who has special needs.

State verification recorded Jul 7, 2026.

Standard 746.1003(3) · Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 3, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026462276

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905809009

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During an unannounced inspection, a child was observed to be standing on top of a table. The caregiver did not remove the child from the top of the table until CCR entered the room.

State verification recorded Jul 7, 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 25, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026382374

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905809009

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During an unannounced inspection, a caregiver was observed to be on her phone. The caregiver immediately put her phone in her pocket when she realized that CCR was in the room.

State verification recorded Jul 7, 2026.

Standard 746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 25, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026462275

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905809009

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It was determined that a caregiver was not supervising children when they were fighting in the school age classroom.

State verification recorded Aug 21, 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

Aug 6, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578185

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905926453

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During a walkthrough of the operation, multiple children were able to walk out of a classroom and a child was observed to be jumping out of a chair without any redirection. It was also found that a child was able to stab multiple children with a pencil with no redirection from a caregiver.

State verification recorded Jun 25, 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 16, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026329037

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905809008

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The operation had two caregivers engage in a physical fight at the operation in the infant room with infants present and did not notify the parents of these infants of this situation until several days later.

State verification recorded Jul 7, 2026.

Standard 746.307(b)(4) · Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 26, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026662335

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905926452

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The operation had two caregivers engage in a physical fight at the operation in the infant room with infants present.

State verification recorded Jul 7, 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

Jun 26, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

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1026676994

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The operation designee asked the Director to avoid or delay reporting a serious incident to parents that required reporting to parents.

State verification recorded Jul 7, 2026.

Standard 746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 26, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

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1026676997

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This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. During an inspection, DFPS observed a write up in an employee's file stating that there was a verbal altercation in a classroom and profanity was used.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(6) · Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 17, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578182

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905926451

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This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. During a visit to the operation, CCI observed children walking out of a classroom without a caregiver's knowledge.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.1205(a)(5) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 17, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578180

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905926451

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This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver slapped their own child while at the operation.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.2807 · Employees Discipline Own Children

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 17, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578176

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This investigation was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. A parent observed a caregiver yank on a child in care.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(3) · Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 17, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578175

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905926451

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This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. The operation has had a high number of repeated deficiencies in a short period of time.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.201(9) · Complying with Laws and Rules

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 17, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578181

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905926451

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This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Multiple staff members stated that they were vaping on the operation's premises.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.3703(d) · No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 17, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578178

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This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Multiple staff and parents have observed a caregiver yelling at children in care.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(5) · Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 17, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578177

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This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver stated that she hates the children and does not like them. This statement was made to a parent, in front of the children, and to a child.

State verification recorded Jul 21, 2026.

Standard 746.1201(2) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 17, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578179

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On 5/7/2026, the DFPS investigator observed a child unsupervised by their caregiver for approximately three minutes.

State verification recorded May 22, 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

May 8, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026578174

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905926450

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This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with caregivers, it was determined that the caregivers are not consistently filling out and sharing the infant daily reports with the parents which includes information about diaper changes, food/bottles consumed, times the infant slept, infant's general mood for the day and summary of the infant's activities.

State verification recorded Apr 13, 2026.

Standard 746.2431 · Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 9, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026662328

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905926448

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This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with multiple parents and review of incident reports, it was determined that parents have not been receiving same day communication regarding minor injuries that their children received while in care.

State verification recorded Apr 13, 2026.

Standard 746.307(c) · Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 9, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026671501

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This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with multiple parents, it was determined that their children's diapers are not being promptly changed.

State verification recorded Apr 13, 2026.

Standard 746.3501(1) · Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 9, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026664928

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