Northstar Preschools - St George

R381-100-10(2)(a)-(d) — Mixed age group ratios and group size

The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-10(2) by not ensuring that child-to-caregiver ratios were maintained, and that they separated any single-age group that reaches their maximum group size. In Room Two A, there were 12 older toddlers and one 2 year old with two caregivers. The maximum single age group size for older toddlers is 10, with a 1:5 ratio per caregiver. This was a repeat rule noncompliance, as noted on 04/25/2025. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Repeat noncompliance. Civil money penalty: $600. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On March 26, 2026, the licensor verified that the provider opened an additional room and moved three of the older toddlers to the new room with one caregiver, bringing the ratios and group size in Room Two A to 1:5 with 9 older toddlers and one 2 year old with 2 caregivers, as stated in rule.

R381-100-6(12)(a)-(b) — Children's admission and health assessment reviewed, updated, signed, and on-site

The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule R381-100-6(12)(a)-(b) by not having complete children’s records. In the facility, the admission and health assessment forms for two children had not been reviewed, updated, and signed annually by a parent or guardian. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On June 12, 2025, the licensor verified that the children's records were reviewed, updated, and signed by a parent within the last 12 months, as stated in rule.

R381-100-10(2)(a)-(d) — Mixed age group ratios and group size

The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule R381-100-10(2)(a)-(d) by exceeding the number of children in the caregiver-to-child ratio. At the time of the inspection In room 4, the provider was over ratio by one child. The ratio is 1:12 and there were 13 children. In room 7, the provider was over ratio by one child. The ratio is 1:14 and there were 15 children. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On April 25, 2025 The licensors verified that the Licensee came in ratios in each class room as stated in rule

R381-100-11(1)(a)-(f) — Provide and maintain active supervision

The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule by not providing and maintaining active supervision of each child. In room 6, the caregiver stated she had 14 children in her group. The licensor counted 13 children. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on March 24, 2023. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Repeat noncompliance. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On April 25, 2025, the licensor verified that the caregiver recounted and then knew the number of children in their care as stated in rule.

R381-100-13(4) — Choking hazards inaccessible to children under 3

The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule R381-100-13(4) by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. In room 6, there were choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On April 25, 2025, the licensor verified the Licensee made the choking hazards inaccessible to children as stated in rule.

R381-100-13(9)(a)-(d) — Toxic/hazardous chemical requirements

The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R381-100-13(9)(a)-(d), by not ensuring that hazardous chemicals were inaccessible. In room 7 and 8 there were cleaning products under the sink in an accessible cupboard Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On April 25, 2025, the licensor verified that the provider made the cleaning products inaccessible, as stated in rule.

R381-100-19(14)(a)-(c) — Sand, gravel, shredded tires cushioning requirements

The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R381-100-19(14)(a)-(c) by not ensuring that protective cushioning met the required depth. On the Big Playground, the gravel used as cushioning measured at an average depth of 5.33 inches deep. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on September 09, 2023. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Repeat noncompliance. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On June 12, 2025, the licensor verified that the cushioning met the required depth, as stated in rule.

R381-100-24(13)(a)-(d) — Baby food, formula, breast milk brought from home requirements

The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R381-100-24(13) by not ensuring baby food, formula, or breast milk that is brought from home is properly labeled. In the infant's classroom there were bottles not labeled with the child's name or the date and time of preparation. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On June 12, 2025, the licensor verified that food, prepared formulas, and breast milk brought from home were properly labeled with the name of the child, and the date and time of preparation, as stated in rule