Handprints Academy

746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

A health inspection was conducted at the operation 4/21/26. The health department has recommended to CCR that the operation closes until all repairs are complete due to possible hazards to children and staff.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to remove glass from the playground after a vehicle was crashed into the area.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

The permit holder failed to ensure building maintenance and repairs were made in a timely manner, which resulted in significant water damage and the development of mold throughout the facility. The permit holder also failed to ensure child care regulation was notified of the unsafe and unsanitary environment of the facility. Additionally, the permit holder allowed children to continue receiving care in the operation despite the building being in these unsafe and unsanitary conditions.

746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP

Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it has been determined that the operation severed the children in care sugary beverages for several days.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The director failed ensure timely repairs were made, which led to the development of mold within the operation.

746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

The operation failed to notify licensing of significant water damage and visible mold growth throughout the facility that created an unsafe and unsanitary environment.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

Extensive mold and water damage was observed in four classrooms within the operation. Carpets were observed saturated with water, and visible mold growth (green, blue, and black in color) was present along the walls. The classroom doorways were covered with black plastic that had been stapled in place, restricting access to see those areas. Ceiling tiles had fallen from the roof and remained on the floor without being cleaned up. Additionally, large trash cans and plastic wading pools were placed underneath open ceiling in some of the classrooms with standing water inside. These conditions reflect a significantly unsafe and unsanitary environment.

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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

The operation failed to show good judgment and competency when continuing to provide care in an unsafe and unsanitary environment.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Restrooms used by the children have rust on the toilet paper rollers. CCR observed several stains on toilet seats.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Several electrical outlet covers were found without an electrical safety cover.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

Broken wooden fixtures for plants were observed on the entrance to the play yard.

746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

A child with special needs was observed crying. Caregivers did not attend to the child in a timely or appropriate manner.

746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation

The operation did not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide testing for CCR to view.

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

CCR observed loose fill less than the required height of six inches on the outdoor activity play space.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

The operation did not have an active play maintenance checklist available for CCR to view.

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

Cleaning supplies were found in child care rooms in unlocked cabinets during inspection.