Tree House Kids Dessau Center

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

On the large playground, it was observed that there were multiple bolts protruding more than 1cm up from the plastic barrier structure surrounding the loose fill surfacing. The bolts were not properly connected according to manufacturer instructions and poses a tripping or entanglement hazard. There was chipping paint observed on the wall in the two-year-old classroom.

Corrected by Nov 28, 2025

746.2415(a)(1) · Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

A prohibited baby walker with wheels/rollers was observed in the infant outdoor play area. * This was corrected at inspection when the walker was removed from the property.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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

Current First aid and CPR certifications were unavailable to review for 4 or the eight staff working at the operation.

Corrected by Nov 19, 2025

746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

Current fire inspection report was unavailable to review.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2026

746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

An infant was observed asleep with a blanket and pillow inside the crib. This was corrected when the items were removed per CCR request.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

746.1309(d) · Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

Infant teacher's shaken baby and SIDs was not available to review.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

746.2415(a)(1) · Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

A baby walker was observed in the infant room.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The outdoor slides do not have a loose fill depth of 6 inches.

Corrected by May 9, 2025

746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

Six children did not have a health statement present at the operation.

Corrected by May 9, 2025

746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A caregiver moved the infant out of the restrictive device during inspection.

Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

746.613(a) · Required Immunizations

Four children did not have current immunization records.

Corrected by May 9, 2025

746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

The operation had no documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills being done in the last year.

Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

746.623(2)(D) · Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine

Four children's immunization records did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.

Corrected by May 9, 2025

746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

One outdoor slide had no loose-fill at the exit of it and the ground/dirt was visible.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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

The operation had no playground maintenance checklists available for review.

Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

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

Two staff did not have personnel and training records available for review.

Corrected by May 9, 2025

746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation has not had a Sanitation inspection completed within the last 12 months.

Corrected by May 23, 2025

746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Two electrical outlets were observed without covers on them in the outdoor play areas.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

One child did not have complete admission paperwork.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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

Two caregivers did not have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

Two caregivers did not have current training in pediatric CPR.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

746.5307(a) · Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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

Three trash cans with garbage observed in them were present in the classrooms with children and did not have a lid or cover them.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Observed one teacher with six infants, ages 3 to 12 months. This was corrected when the second teacher arrived back to the classroom.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Observed a water hose sitting loosely on the playground.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

Current saniation inspection was not available for review. The operation noted they paid and contacted the health department on 9/23/2022

Corrected by Oct 21, 2022

746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

Two caregivers had 4 out of the 24 annual clock hours required.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2022

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

One caregiver present at the operation and supervising children in care did not have a current background check on file.

Corrected by Sep 27, 2022

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

Renewal CPR and first aid certifications were not available for review for eight staff members.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2021

745.621(a)(2) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

One caregiver supervising children in care had an inactive background check on file. This was corrected when the director resubmitted the caregiver's background check.

Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

Training hours for the two infant teachers were not available for review.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2021