Lil' Cats Child Development Center

746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Four children's files were reviewed. Child #3 does not have a signed parent's rights form. Child #4 Is missing an address for the emergency contact and a health statement from page 4 is not checked and signed.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

746.901 · Required Personnel Records

Four employee files were reviewed. Employee #1 is missing a photo id, cpr/1st aid card, and notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #2 is missing a hire date and a notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #3 is missing a photo id and cpr/1st aid card.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime

During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.

Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime

The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

The record was not available at inspection.

Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

746.113(a) · Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed

During inspection it was found that the permit holder is not ensuring that the director and staff are following the minimum standards including record keeping, supervision, and ratios.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

746.2401(7) · Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

746.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have any current enrollment forms for the children including shot records, emergency medical treatment permission, etc.

Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

746.1003(1) · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

During the inspection it was found that the director has not enrolled in any classes to complete business management training for her ceritifcate and is not fullfilling the role of director as she is required to be in a classroom all day. The records and required documents are not maintained.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

746.801(8) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

The records were not available during inspection.

Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

746.1613(a)(4) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

During inspection at naptime there were two teachers in the building each supervising a group of children and an additional person was not in the building.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

746.2207(c)(4) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

746.1613(b) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio

Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

During inspection, current staff do not have a peronnel file showing hire dates, birthdate, graduation info, that handbooks have been reviewed and that orientation was completed. There are no training certificates available for review.

Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

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

During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.

Corrected by May 28, 2025

746.2431 · Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.

Corrected by May 28, 2025

746.2419(7) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.

Corrected by May 28, 2025

746.1205(a)(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

During inspection, a caregiver was not aware of how many children were in their care. During inspection, the caregiver identified and counted children and got a list to check name to face.

Corrected by May 28, 2025

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

During inspection the infant room was observed to have six infants with 1 caregiver. The room came into ratio when another caregiver was brought into the room.

Corrected by May 28, 2025

746.5209(c) · No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

Prek room has chairs in front of outdoor exit door and door cannot be easily exited in the event of an emergency and cannot be accessed to get to the playground.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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

Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

746.4309 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2025