South Congress Kindercare

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Inspector's note: A caregiver failed to promptly change a diaper after a parent made mention of the soiled diaper. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not complete an incident report for an inappropriate discipline incident that placed a child at risk. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-24.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver dragged a child by her wrist from one area of the playground to another. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-24.
• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: It was found that an inappropriate discipline incident occurred, but the operation did not report it to CCR. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-24.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver used harsh language when speaking to children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-24.

• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: A child was hurt in care on 3/6/2026, and the operation did not call CCR to report the incident. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-17.

• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not help a child wash their hands after diapering. She was walking him back to his napmat when I asked her to wash his hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-27.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The Children's Product Safety record was last completed on 1/10/2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-26.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: Two children have food allergies listed on their enrollment forms and neither child has an allergy action plan signed by a health care professional. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-26.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The sanitation inspection was dated 6/24/2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-10.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The fire inspection was dated 4/16/2024. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-21.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a file available to review for one caregiver. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-03.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: The last fire drill was documented 12/8/2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-26.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
  Inspector's note: Of the ten children files, two children did not have complet enrollment forms. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-03.
• Critical Required Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Of the ten children files that were reviewed, 6 either needed updated records, or the record was not there at all. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-03.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Inspector's note: Of the 10 children files I reviewed, 5 needed emergency care authorizations. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-03.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Of the ten children files reviewed, five did not have a statement of good health. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-03.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Inspector's note: A toddler was injured by a rough edge on a toy that is meant to be used by preschool aged children, according to the listed instructions. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-18.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was discovered three caregivers had CPR/First Aid certificates that were from online-only sources. The caregivers did not do practice on a CPR manikin as part of the training as required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-23.

• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: The operation didn't notify Child Care Regulation that there were allegations that the child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-08.
• Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Inspector's note: The operation didn't notify a child's parents that there were allegations that the child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that the operation recently left a cleaning chemical accessible to children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-11.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: At the conclusion of this investigation, it was determined that a child in care was found unsupervised on the operations playground during operation hours. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-10.
• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Inspector's note: The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent and have them sign it within 2 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-10.

• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have documentation of recent emergency drills or checks of their fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, or CO detectors. This was corrected at inspection when the operation completed the drills and checks in front of the inspector. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: I conducted a follow-up inspection and re-reviewed children's records for completion. Out of the ten records reviewed, two were missing immunization records, three required updated immunization records, and one was missing a health statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: The operation is frequently out of compliance with the required staff-to-child ratio, particularly during the morning hours. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-22.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Inspector's note: Three employees did not have completed copies of their orientation to the center. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-06.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: Three employees did not have current CPR training or proof of certification. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-13.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: One employee was short their 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-13.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: One employee's file was missing a copy of their identification, several files lacked a date of hire, three files did not include documentation of how employees meet education requirements, and three files were missing notarized affidavits. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-13.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: Out of ten children's files reviewed, four were missing health statements, one lacked documentation for authorization of emergency care, one was missing immunization records, and two had outdated immunizations. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-13.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have their most recent investigation results or the required emergency numbers posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-28.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: A classroom was out of ratio. The allowed ratio for a median age of five years is 22 children per caregiver, but the classroom had 25 children with only one caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-14.
• Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Inspector's note: Children did not wash their hands before being served lunch. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-14.
• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  Inspector's note: Food was being served directly on a shared table between three children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-14.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: Caregivers were found using prohibited forms of punishment, including yelling and corporal punishment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
  Inspector's note: A caregiver pushed a child's arms down to stop them from engaging in a specific behavior. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-23.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: An employee without a submitted background check was present in a classroom with children. The employee was asked to leave. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-10.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. The specified age group for one classroom was six years old, with an allowed ratio of 1:26. The other classroom had a specified age group of four years old, with an allowed ratio of 1:18. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-10.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was unable to intervene promptly in a fight that broke out between several children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-27.
• Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: No incident reports were created for the children involved in a non-routine situation that could have placed them at risk. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-27.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  Inspector's note: Two classrooms were observed not adhering to their written activity plans. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-27.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Evidence was found during the investigation that classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-27.
• Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify a parent that their child was involved in a non-routine situation that could have put the child at risk. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-27.
• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: The operation did not report a fight that broke out between several children to licensing. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-27.

• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-10.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: A child did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-10.

• Critical Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  Inspector's note: Several classrooms were observed to have remnants of old food and spilled drinks present on both the tables and floors, which are areas frequented by the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Inspector's note: Two new employees did not have their orientation to the center documented. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: An infant caregiver did not have documentation of their SIDS and shaken baby syndrome training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
• Non-critical Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
  Inspector's note: The operation faces challenges in providing second servings of food to the children. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Evidence was found during the investigation that classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have an annual fire inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-26.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: There were seven caregivers missing trainings in the required topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-24.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: There was a caregiver that did not have a current training in pediatric CPR. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-11.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: There was a classroom out of ratio that had five infants to one caregiver with a specified age of 11 months. The correct ratio is one caregiver to four infants with that specified age group. This was corrected when the operation released a child to their parent and the fifth child was moved to another classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-27.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: There was a lack of supervision when a child was bit 8 times in the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-07.
• Non-critical Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Inspector's note: A child was bitten while in care, and parents were not notified about the bite marks. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-07.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: A current fire inspection was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-22.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: A child was left alone for 5-10 minutes unsupervised. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-29.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have the Keeping Children Safe poster or the Parent Notification poster. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-30.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: The infant room was out of ratio. There were 11 infants with 2 caregivers. The specified age group of the room was 0 - 11 months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-26.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current annual sanitation inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-21.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: Five caregivers did CPR classes that were fully online. These classes did not include the required practice with a CPR manikin. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-21.