Ms Idas Child Care Center

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

Two caregivers were required to watch the toddler and pre-k classes at naptime, and there was no additional caregiver in the building. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and another caregiver returned to the operation.

Corrected by May 7, 2026

746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

There was a can of Lysol spray left on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.

Corrected by Mar 12, 2026

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

A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the front door and left their class briefly unsupervised. Another caregiver was sitting in an office adjacent to the classroom instead of in the classroom, leaving their class unsupervised. These were corrected when both caregivers returned to their respective classrooms.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

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

A caregiver stated that they had nine children when there were children in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had ten children.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

There was a bottle of Clorox wipes left on a bookshelf in the pre-k class within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands before putting the infant down after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver lifted the infant up to the sink to wash their hands.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

One of the slides on the playground had loose-fill that had compacted and was not six inches deep. There were also two small slides, a seated merry-go-round, and a piece of bouncing equipment that did not have any loose-fill.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2026

746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

The CPSC form was last signed in October 2024.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2026

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One of the infant caregivers briefly stepped out of the infant room, leaving six infants with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2026

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The ramp down to the playground had broken boards on one side of the railing, and there was a loose board on the shed that had exposed nails.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2026

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

One infant who was still on formula didn't have feeding instructions updated for February or March.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2026

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

There were no playground checklists available for review.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

The operation did not have a list of employees posted where parents could view it.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

The parent handbook was missing parents right information, procedures for accomodating children with special needs, procedures for employee vaccinations, a policy about daily health checks, information on the benefits of physical activity, a plan for indoor physical activity to occur when children can't go outside, information on how parents can review minimum standards online, and policies for applying insect repellant and sunscreen.

Corrected by Oct 17, 2025

746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

The infants in the infant room were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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

A 5-month-old infant was sleeping in the crib with a burp cloth. This was corrected during the inspection when the burp cloth was removed from the crib.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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

The infant caregivers and the director did not have training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for 2024.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

There was TV playing in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that screen time can't be used for children under two and the TV was turned off.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

There were two caregivers with a group of 13 children whose specified age was 18-23 months. One of the caregivers briefly left the classroom, leaving the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

746.4003(b) · First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

Some antibiotic and anti-itch cream in the first aid kit had recently expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were disposed of.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

The first aid kit was missing tweezers, gloves, and a first aid guide.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Of the four infants who were still on breastmilk or formula, two did not have feeding instructions on file and one had feeding instructions that were last updated in August.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

The operation did not have a signed children's product certification form verifying that the director had reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.

Corrected by Oct 8, 2024

746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Uncovered outlets were observed in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed on the outlets.

Corrected by May 14, 2024

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

There were no playground maintenance checklists available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a check of the playground and completed a playground maintenance checklist.

Corrected by May 14, 2024

746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing 15 out of 24 hours of annual training, one was missing training in preventing emergencies due to allergies, one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, and one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing emergencies due to allergies, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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

There was a slide under five feet tall with no loose-fill in the use zones.

Corrected by Jun 28, 2024

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

A child was sent to the bathroom without being accompanied by a caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the child returned to the classroom and the caregiver was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom alone.

Corrected by May 14, 2024

746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

Out of the four children's records reviewed, two were missing health statements, two needed updated immunization records, and one was missing hearing and vision screening results.

Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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

One infant's written feeding instructions had not been updated since March.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

There were a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to a shelf out of the reach of children.

Corrected by May 14, 2024

746.901 · Required Personnel Records

Out of the four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of background check requests, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a copy of her GED.

Corrected by May 21, 2024

746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

A slide and a rocking plane was observed on the playground without loose fill.

Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

During the inspection the last fire drill was documented in March 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by a fire drill being condcuted.

Corrected by Nov 8, 2021

746.1305(b) · Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

During the inspection there was no documentation of a infant caregiver having the required pre-service trainings for caring for children under 24 months.

Corrected by Nov 19, 2021