Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.8
- Local median
- 1.97
Precious Years Day Care Center Inc
4224 Crawfordville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32305
- License:
- C02LE0278
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 93
- License expiration:
- June 7, 2027
Typical cost: $1,001 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,001 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $46.19 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Leon County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Precious Years Day Care Center Inc from January 31, 2023 through April 28, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 4, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of October 15, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
Three later inspections, from October 20, 2025 through April 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 36
- Higher-concern violations
- 16
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 32305
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 2.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 13, 2023May 17, 2024September 4, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 23, 2024May 1, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 17, 2024August 23, 2024Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 13, 2025March 4, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 29, 2024August 23, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS the facility did not have documented proof that (1) childcare personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 Corrective Action due. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for (1) childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K LS observed facility roster failed to add end date for (4) employee. Corrective action due. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Based off of investigation it was found that Childcare personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B Per CCF Handbook, section 2.8, B. The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. (Page 19) Corrected at time of inspection. LS is referring provider to mandatory training and refer back to discipline policy. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Enforcement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Based off of investigation it was found that the owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Per CCF Handbook, section 8.2, A. Acts or omissions that meet the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, F.S. or Chapter 827, F.S., constitute a violation of the standards is section 402.301-.319, F.S., and will support imposition of a sanction, as provided in Section 402.310, F.S. (Page 63) Corrected at time of inspection. LS is referring provider to mandat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Corrected at time of inspection. LS had provider do emergency lockdown drill and gave technical assistance on conducting emergency preparedness drills. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [20 four year old children] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [23 four year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio on 02/27/25: 1-year olds 6:1 2-year-olds 6:1 3-year-olds 12:1 4-year-olds/ Afterschool 17:1 Additional personnel present 1 Ratio on 03/04/25 - Follow up visit needed 1-year olds 6:1 2/3-year-olds 11:1 4-year-olds 23:1 Out of Ratio @ 3:01pm Ratio was corrected when 1 additional personnel arrived at the facility at 3:15pm. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was given regarding maintaining ratio at all times. Ratio was corrected when Director arrived at the facility and entered 4-year-old classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [(14) 2-3year-olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [(14) 2-3year-olds] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A ratio of [ 2] childcare personnel for [ (14) 2-3year-olds] children is required. A ratio of [ 1 ] child care personnel for [ (14) 2-3year-olds ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Corrected at time of inspection. FSC observed provider place another staff member in the classroom to put ratio back in compliance. FSC observed majority of the children are 2-year-old. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed (1) volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed the facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours (1) volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed one child's nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D Pictures were taken. Corrected at time of inspection. Child was moved to another area. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[a fire drill for the month of july.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed the written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following: [ a fire drill for the month of July. ] . CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Corrected at time of inspection. FSC had provider complete fire drill during nap time. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed the credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Family Services Counselor observed cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. Provider moved items so they are accessible to the children. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC was monitoring playground equipment there were multiple wasps on the equipment. Upon further observation there were 4 wasps' nest in each corner of the building. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was given.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed top of fence with gaps. Fence connectors or zip ties needed to close gap at the top of the fence. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F FSC observed leaves build up at the base of fence, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. FSC observed moss growing on fence and needs to be removed. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The floor mats available for children in care were torn. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
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- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed expired in milk in refrigerator. Milk expired on 4/28/24. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Provider disposed of expired milk. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed food substitutions being served but not noted on the menu. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance given. Provider added substitutions to the menu at the time of inspection. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand sanitizer was used in place of hand washing with soap and running water. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, B (Section 12.2, number 2) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed a teacher use sanitizer on a child's hand after changing a diaper. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance given. Teacher took child to closest bathroom not located in classroom to wash hands. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A (Section 12.3, number 1) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Diapering occurs in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A No handwashing stations in 1 year old classroom or 2-year-old classrooms. In order to maintain supervision requirement Teachers have to take all the children to the nearest sink to wash hands after each diaper change. No additional personnel is present in classrooms to assist with this. Portable sinks should be placed in 1 year old classroom and 2-year-old classrooms or add additional staff in classrooms at all times. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance given. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J (Section 12.3, number 7) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Trash containers in 1 year old classroom and 2-year-olds classroom must have a securely covered container. Corrective action needed. Technical Assistance given. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Red Climber and Swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ Red Climber and Swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K 2 personnel in the Clearinghouse did not have end dates. Corrective action needed. See Supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not complete 40-hr training before returning to the industry. See Supplement. Corrective action need
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental initiated employment prior to employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A five year employment history verification was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental did not receive a 5-yr employment history check prior to hire.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-13
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A five year employment history verification was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed staff file employment verification not completed. Staff ISD was on 4/4/23. Director called to verify employment. Completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1.2, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. Corrective action: LC went over protocol with the director and will from here on out make sure to contact the facility's LC and DOH immediately.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed students file with no immunization form. See supplemental. Corrective Action Needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed expired immunization form in student file. See supplemental. Corrective Action Needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed students file with missing physical form. Corrective Action Needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed missing and expired CAN forms in personnel files. The assistant director had staff sign the form. FSC reviewed 8 personnel files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed staff did not sign good moral character. Assistant director had staff to sign the form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed staff not added to clearinghouse roster. DOH 11/28/22. Assistant director added staff to clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the current process for ensuring all staff members are properly documented in the background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent findings regarding the maintenance of employee rosters in the background screening clearinghouse. This question helps clarify how the center currently manages these records to ensure compliance.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on 04/28/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff involved in transporting children have completed the required safety training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that documentation for transportation safety training was missing for some personnel. Asking about this helps parents understand the current verification process for staff safety training.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on 04/28/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team monitor classroom ratios throughout the day to ensure they remain within state requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show instances where staffing ratios were not met. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures for maintaining appropriate supervision levels.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on 04/28/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that nap time arrangements are set up safely and consistently for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate past findings related to nap space safety and distancing. This question helps parents understand the current practices for maintaining a safe sleep environment.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on 04/28/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the center's daily routines and any changes to staff or policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for building trust and ensuring parents are informed about the daily care environment. This question helps families understand how the center keeps them updated on operational practices.