Tarkington Learning Center

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 Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The operation has not had a health inspection since 8/28/2024 Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Inspector's note: Attendance records for the director/owner were not available during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-31.
• Critical Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Inspector's note: CCR observed two fire extinguishers accessible to children on the floor in the school-age classroom. Correction made: The caregiver stored the fire extinguisher, and it was inaccessible to the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  Inspector's note: The infant caregiver is not completing daily reports for infants to share with parents. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-24.
• Non-critical Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  Inspector's note: The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-24.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: CCR observed cleaning supplies stored under an unlocked sink cabinet in both the toddler and school-age classrooms. Additionally, cleaning wipes, diaper ointments, a toy, baby wipes, and specks of dirt were noted on the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction made: The caregiver removed the cleaning supplies and ointments and cleaned the diaper table. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/28/2024. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-31.
• Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
  Inspector's note: CCR observed two stationary equipment: a play equipment with a slide and a rocking equipment seat, not located within 6 feet away from the to-fro swing structure. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  Inspector's note: One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-23.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-07-23.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Inspector's note: There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  Inspector's note: There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-11.
• Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  Inspector's note: There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-02.
• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-26.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-02.

• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.