Union Christian Academy

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation it was determined that the operation left a child on the operation's vehicle.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify CCR when a child was left on the operation's vehicle alone.

746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play

The children at the operation have not had outside time since April 3, 2026.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The safety alarm on the operation's vehicle was not observed to be in working order at the time of the inspection.

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

The operation did not have any documentation of caregiver observations from the month of March available for review as required by their probation conditions. The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

One child's file was missing a health statement.

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The operation's Director and caregivers did not have the required training topics within their annual trainings.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

Three children's files were missing health statments. One child was missing custody documnetations.

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.

746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a rocker for at least 20 minutes.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

One child was observed in a restrictive device for 1.5 hours.

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

One classroom was left unsupervised for 14 minutes during naptime.

746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

One caregiver was observed propping an infant's bottle with a blanket in a swing. The infant was not able to hold the bottle.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

One caregiver interviewed reported that children may be in restrictive devices for up to 30 minutes without eating. Two children were observed in a restrictive device for over 30 minutes. The children were not eating during this time.

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was subjected to harsh and profane language.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

A caregiver was observed pulling a highchair with a child seated inside of it from the cafeteria, through the hallway and into the child's classroom. The child was not strapped in.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

A caregiver was observed popping a child with their hand.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

One child was observed being placed in a high chair. The child was not strapped in.

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 was observed leaving one child unattended in a classroom for about three minutes.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

A caregiver left a child in a highchair with no food or activities for over two and a half hours to prevent the child from running in the classroom.

746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks

A child was not offered lunch during lunch time.

746.5204 - Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan

A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Authorization for emergency care for each child in care. Two students in care did not have emergency contact information brought outside during the fire drill.

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

Feeding instructions for one infant are not current.

746.5204 - Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan

A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care, authorization for emergency care for each child in care, or thechild tracking system information for children in care.