Ella Austin Child Center

746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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

It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

746.611(a)(1) · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2025

746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.

Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

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

A bench is separating and has exposed screws.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

746.203(2) · Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2025

746.3505(b) · Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

746.3407(13) · Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2025

746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

746.405(a) · Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers

Emergency numbers were not posted.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2025