Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.38
- Local median
- 0.17
Tip Top 24 Hour Academy
2038 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
- License:
- C04DU1062
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 8:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- May 19, 2027
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Duval 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 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Tip Top 24 Hour Academy from May 8, 2023 through April 14, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 14, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 14
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32210
Compared to 64 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.36
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 16, 2024September 5, 2025October 16, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 16, 2024April 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was released to an individual known by the child and/or the childs custodial parent/legal guardian in a manner not authorized in writing by the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, E General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist conducted an investigation on allegations of a child being transported from the facility to the providers personal home. The parent of the child stated they never gave the provider permission to transport their child from the facility to the providers home. The provider stated that the mother gave verbal consent to childcare personnel at the facility and handwrote in the childs file that mom verbally agreed. The mother of the child denies giving permission. Insufficient evidence was provided to show the parent/legal guardian of the child gave permission. No written documentation with the parents signature was available to view. This has been resolved; the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-20
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 2.7, C General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- An agent from the Department, interviewed the childs parents. Per parents, the provider was not given consent to transport their child from the facility to the providers home. The parents were called to pick up their child from the providers home prior to having knowledge of their child being transported. This had been repeated by the provider in which the father of the child started questioning the mother of the child. The father thought it was weird that the provider would take the child to their personal home and call them to pick up their child somewhere other than the daycare. This was resolved; the child is no longer attending the facility. 2.7 Field Trip Activities A. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Field Trip Permission
- Official code
- 10-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist conducted an investigation and reviewed the training documents/transcripts of the individuals caring for the child when the parents made the allegations. One childcare personnel, S.M., was hired according to the providers Clearinghouse Roster, on 2/3/25 and added into the roster on 4/10/26. As of 4/20/26, training transcripts for childcare personnel, S.M., shows childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. This has been resolved: childcare personnel were terminated from employment on 4/14/26. Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The reinspection was completed off-site via email submission on 10/16/25. The Licensing Specialist arrived for an on-site inspection and observed the freezer and refrigerator to still have bugs and needing a good clean up. Licensing Specialist explained how to bring it back to compliance, to childcare personnel, T.D., in which she stated she would do it herself and handle it. Provider submitted images via email at 1:12 P.M. on 10/16/25, to licensing specialist showing the refrigerator and freezer has been disinfected and cleaned down. All food has been covered and labeled. There are currently no signs of rodent and or vermin observed in the images. 3.1 General Health and Safe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed the freezer and refrigerator in the food prep area. Small dead bugs were visible in both the freezer and the refrigerator. A spill of some sort was visible creating a sticky area inside the freezer and refrigerator. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is us ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Epipen (Epinephrine Injection)], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed an Epipen sitting n top of a shelf, in the office area. The medication was missing its original container. Two bottles of Infant Tylenol were also observed. The medications were missing Guardian permission forms. Medications were also expired. This was resolved when the provider gave the medication back to the parent.6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements:A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed camera footage of an incident that occurred in the preschool classroom area between childcare personnel, D.D., and a child. In the video, childcare personnel were seen pulling a child multiple times by the arm, trying to get the child's attention and redirect them into a center. Child was seen walking away; no injuries were visible from the footage. 8.2 Child Safety C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- In the operator's absence the child care personnel in charge did not meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years. CCF Handbook, Section 2.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Licensing Specialist was able to meet with three childcare personnel. Childcare personnel who reported was left in charge (D.D.), in the operator's absence did not meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years. 2.2 Minimum Age Requirements Child care personnel of at least 21 years of age must be in charge of the program and must be on the premises at all times during operating hours. Action Plan: Provider will choose someone that meets the age requirement of 21 years old to operate in her absence.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Minimum Age Requirements
- Official code
- 02-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed in the preschool room, on top of the half wall, aerosol sprays out in the reach of children, (A Lysol spray). Children were asleep on their mats. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Action Plan: Provider will assign a space to store such products, that will not be accessible to the children in care. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable product ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed the infant room did not have the room capacity posted. 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. Action Plan: Provider will post the capacity in a conspicuous location within each room. This will be monitored at the reinspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed there was no soap and paper towels available by handwashing sinks or nearby children's toileting facilities. 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities H. Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom Action Plan: Provider will conduct a walk-through of the facility daily to ensure there is sufficient soap and or paper towels for handwashing. Supplies will be kept in the reach for children and accessible, childcare personnel will supervise the children closely and assist them if needed. Standard ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [for the month of July 2024.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the fire drill log, posted on a wall, was missing a fire drill for the month of July 2024 .3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [sharp edges were visible from broken plastic on the steps of the play equipment and throughout the structure which seemed to be covered by blue tape which ripped as well.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed the outdoor play structure has areas with broken plastic, sharp edges and areas that were covered with blue tape in which the tape also seemed to have rips and tears. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Action Plan: Provider is to ensure the broken playground equipment is not accessible to the children by the due date. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist walked into the Infant room and reviewed the Attendance log. Childcare Licensing Specialist observed that the Childcare personnel failed to record the arrival time for the two infants in attendance. Action Plan: Licensing Specialist will review and monitor all sign in sheets closely and assist the provider with training on documenting attendance and maintaining rosters. Arrival and Departure times will be monitored at the reinspection. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the pu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor verified with DCF Training website that one staff member has still not completed the 40 hour training requirement. Corrective action will be for the staff member to complete the 40 hour training requirement by the due date and notify this Counselor of her completion. This was not an on-site inspection. (HANBOOK) Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- The facility did not follow their written disciplinary policy, in that a child received a scratched on her shoulder/neck area because the teacher grabbed her to put her in another area of the classroom. This was corrected at the time as the child is no longer attending the childcare facility. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. F. The following discipline techniqu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent or director's signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to complete the accident/incident report in that there was no signature from the parent or director was missing. This was corrected at the time of inspection as the child no longer is attending the facility so no signatures can be obtained. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 9, number 4) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A 3 year old child stated that the teacher punched him in the eye and scratched his nose because he would not stop crying during nap time. A preliminary medical assessment found that bruising around the child's eye was consistent with being punched in the eye as the child described and not with being injured on the playground playing with bean bags and football as the day care alleged. The counselor is providing technical assistance on written disciplinary and expulsion policies: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care fa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed ratio in the classroom with a mixed aged group of children consisting of ages 3, 4, 5, and a 1 year old that was being held by a staff member. Counselor informed the staff that the presence of the 1 year old in the group was putting the classroom out of ratio. In order to bring the classroom back into compliance, the staff member took the 1 year old child to the infant classroom. The standard was corrected at the time of inspection. Ratio during non-compliance: Infants - 1:3 Twos and Threes - 1:10 Threes, Fours, Fives and a One year old 1:13 Ratio was corrected at the time of inspection to: Infants - 1:4 Twos and Threes - 1:10 Threes, Fours, and Fives - 1:1 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [a 13 year old child was allowed to serve snack to children in care and a child with a peanut butter allergy was served and ingested peanut butter crackers], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A 5 year old child was served peanut butter crackers as a snack by a 13 year old child. The 5 year old ingested the peanut butter crackers which resulted in the child going into anaphylactic shock and being treated at the hospital. The 13 year old should not have been passing out snack to other enrolled children at the facility without adult supervision. The lack of supervision resulted in the 13 year old giving a child food that they had a known allergy to and was easily preventable with the proper supervision. The standard was completed at the time of inspection due the child being disenrolled from the facility. Counselor is providing technical assistance on supervision: 2. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child was given [peanut butter crackers] after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G (Section 17.3, number 8) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Based on evidence and information gathered during this complaint investigation, counselor determined that on May 8, 2023 a 5 year old child with a nut allergy was given a snack that consisted of peanut butter crackers. The child ate the snack and went into anaphylactic shock. The parent had informed the provider that the child had nut allergies, it was written on the child's enrollment form and the provider had the child's name and known allergies posted on two separate allergy lists, one being in a classroom and the other one being in the area where the snack was served. Staff were able to verify that the peanut butter crackers that were given to the child were from the same ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-13
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Correction / follow-up note
- The posted meal and snack menu did not have a date and based on the date of the incident being Monday, May 8, 2023 the menu items listed on the posted menu for Monday did not have anything listed that would contain peanut butter, specifically peanut butter crackers were not listed on the menu as a substitute for snack. Goldfish and grape juice is the snack that was listed on the planned menu. The provider failed to date the menu and failed to note substitutions for snack. As a corrective action, the provider will submit all planned menus for the months of June and July within 10 days. Counselor is providing technical assistance: H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, writte ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E (Section 15, numbers 2 and 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Based on evidence and information gathered during this complaint investigation, counselor determined the provider did not immediately notify the child's parents or seek emergency services for a child that had a nut allergy and was given peanut butter crackers as a snack. The child ate the peanut butter crackers which caused his body to break out in hives and his throat to swell, the child to vomit, and have irregular breathing. The child went into anaphylactic shock. This standard was resolved at the time of inspection. The mother was made aware that something was wrong with her child when she arrived to pick him up at the end of the day. The child is no longer enrolled at th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Prescription or nonprescription medication provided for a child was not dispensed when needed in that [a child had an allergic reaction to peanut butter and was not given his epi pen that was provided by the parent]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A
- Report comments
- Based on evidence and information gathered during this complaint investigation, counselor determined the provider did not administer medication to a child when it was needed. The child had an epi pen on site when he was given and ate peanut butter crackers despite having a nut allergy. However, the staff did not administer the epi pen to the child and the child went into anaphylactic shock. This standard was resolved at the time of inspection, the mother arrived and got medical treatment for the child. The child is no longer enrolled at the facility. Counselor is providing technical assistance: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [schoolagers] group was inadequate in that [the Director's 4 teenage children/relatives are allowed to roam around the facility and in and out of classrooms unsupervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the Director's 4 teenage children/ relatives walking around the facility and in and out of classrooms unsupervised. One was seen holding a small child on their hip and doing other assisting type tasks. Two were observed sitting outside the fenced playground area on a bench outside the facility itself. Corrective action consisted of the Director completing enrollment paperwork for the 4 teens at the time of inspection. (HANDBOOK) Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outs ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed during the van inspection that the alarm was not working properly and never went off. Corrective action will be for the Provider to have the alarm repaired and notify the Counselor that it is functioning properly so the van can be reinspected by the due date. (HANDBOOK) Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed an infant sleeping in a rocker/ glider wrapped in a blanket. Corrective action took place during the inspection when the infant was removed from the rocker to participate in the facility fire drill. (HANDBOOK) Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed all 8 staff files. Two staff members (DD & TD) have not completed their 40 hour Child Care Training requirement. The same two staff members were given Technical Assistance on the last inspection by a previous Counselor that this training needed to be completed by 12/31/2022. Corrective action will be for the staff members to complete their 40 hour child care courses and notify the Counselor by the due date of their completion. (HANDBOOK) Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted sco ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [left their classrooms to go to the outside playarea and/or out of the facility when practicing a fire drill.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed that staff did not have attendance rosters when they took their classes to the outdoor playground and when the facility practiced a fire drill for this Counselor. Corrective action will be for each classroom to have a current updated attendance roster that the staff will take with them whenever they leave the classroom space by the due date. (HANDBOOK) Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child car ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
Could you walk me through your current process for documenting and verifying parental consent for child transportation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate a concern regarding the release of a child for transportation without proper written authorization. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all transportation permissions are clearly documented and verified with families.
- Context
- The finding was noted as resolved at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the storage of medications to ensure they are kept in their original containers and have current permission forms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 identified issues with medication storage and missing authorization paperwork. Asking this helps parents understand the current procedures for keeping medical items safe and properly documented.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How do you foster positive interactions between staff and children to ensure a supportive and encouraging environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from July 2025 noted a concern regarding the nature of staff interactions with children. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current staff guidance policies and behavioral expectations.
- Context
- The finding was resolved at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to maintain a clean and sanitary environment, particularly in food preparation and storage areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show repeated findings related to facility sanitation, including the presence of vermin and maintenance of kitchen equipment. This question allows the director to explain the current daily cleaning and inspection routines.
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Finding-specific
Can you describe your approach to staff training and how you ensure all personnel meet the required qualifications before working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 and 2026 highlight repeated concerns regarding staff training requirements and minimum age standards. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff credentials and ongoing professional development.
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