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A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc

9762 Deer Lake Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32246

License:
C04DU1115
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
172
License expiration:
September 22, 2026
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

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc from January 17, 2023 through May 27, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved facility condition.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32246

Compared to 28 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.71
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.57

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that areas of the facility were in need of cleaning due to rodent fecal droppings being present in the facility. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 used by children. D ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed via testimony, documentation and evidence that the facility had a health deficiency having moderate potential for harm to the child in care due to the facility having rodent fecal droppings and rodent activity in the facility. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements Corrective Action: Licensing Specialist will conduct an on-site reinspection inspection of the facility after the corrective action due date.
Correction status
Due by July 7, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed two separate half tires locate on the playground for climbing purposes that had multiple areas on the tire that were broken with cracks and/or holes that posed a low potential for harm to children. Licensing Specialist also observed a spinner/merry go round that had peeling paint in multiple areas that exposed rust areas. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Corrective Action: Provider is to repair areas & submit photographic evidence to Licensing Specialist via e-mail.
Correction status
Due by June 7, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed a total of 7 bottles and/or sippy cups that did not include last names and/or first and last names during inspection. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily Corrective Action: Provider is to submit a plan of action to ensure future compliance with bottle/sippy cup labeling to Licensing Specialist via e-mail.
Correction status
Due by May 15, 2025
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one staff member with child care industry and facility employment start date of 4/15/2024 did not begin the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Courses within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The one staff member began training during inspection, on 9/9/2024. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one staff member with employment date at the facility of 2/1/2024, and a child care industry start date of 9/13/2016 that had a background screening clearance eligibility letter on file for 1/31/2022. Counselor observed per 5 year employment history check conducted by provider, that the one staff member's last date in the child care industry was on 12/21/2022 until employment date at the facility on 2/1/2024. Therefore, the one staff member had a 90 day break in-service with their background screening clearance letter. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under th ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one personnel with employment date at the facility of 8/21/2023 that has not started the 40 hour introductory child care training course as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employmen ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one staff members training transcript during inspection that had not begun the 40 hours introductory child care training courses within 90 days of employment in child care industry. Staff member started in the child care industry on 11/10/2022 and became employed with the facility on 6/27/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one staff member with employment date at the facility of 4/24/2023 that did not complete the school readiness training as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the School Readiness Handbook for Licensed, License-Exempt, and School-Age Center-based Programs: 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness prov ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 13, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Written directions on the prescription label, the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [Albuterol Inhaler prescription directions were different than medication form directios. Wal-Dryl directions stated for children 2 to 5 years- do not use unless directed by a doctor. There was no prescription present during inspection.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 2 medications during inspection that did not follow the manufacturer's label or prescription label from the child's doctor for dispensing prescription or non-prescription medication. One child had an Albuterol Inhaler present that not in original container and medication form had different directions than the prescription label. A second child had the medication Wal-Dryl present during inspection, however according to the manufacturing label children 2 to 5 years- do not use unless directed by a doctor. Counselor did not observe a prescription present during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.5 Medication C. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-06
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The facility did not maintain a record for each child who received medication while in care. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F (Section 16, number 6) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 3 medications during inspection, 1 for Ventolin and 2 for an Epi Pen that did not have a medication form on file for counselor to review during inspection .One Epi Pen expired 8/2023. The second Epi Pen, the child no longer attends. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.5 Medication F. The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or signed by the program per ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-11
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]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed all 125 enrolled children's records records during inspection. Counselor observed the 113 immunization records during inspection that were on file. Counselor observed during inspection that 12 children's immunization records were not on file for review or had expired. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 13, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed all 125 enrolled children's records records during inspection. Counselor observed the 113 health records during inspection that were on file. Counselor observed during inspection that 14 children's health records were not on file for review or had expired. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal gua ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 13, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A (Section 19.2, number 7),(Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed that there were 125 children enrolled at the facility. Counselor observed all 123 children's records during the inspection. Counselor could not observe two children's records due to the record or copies not being maintained at the facility and available for review during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 11, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the following ratio during inspection: -- Mixed age group of Infants and 1 years old- 2 staff; 6 children (There were 3- Infants and 3- 1 years old) --Infants- 1 staff; 3 children --4 years old- 1 staff; 15 children --3 years old- 1 staff; 16 children --Mixed age group of 4 and 5 year old- 2 staff; 16 children (There were 3- 4 years old and 13- 5 years old) --1 years old- 2 staff; 9 children --Mixed age group of 4 and 5 years old- 2 staff; 15 children (There were 1- 4 year old and 14- 5 years old) --1 years old- 2 staff; 10 children --Mixed age group of 2 and 3 years old- 2 staff; 18 children (There were 8- 2 years old and 10- 3 years old) --2 years old- 2 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one child with 3 breastmilk bags in the infant room that did not include their last name on all 3 breastmilk bags during inspection. Counselor observed a second child with 2 bottles in the infant that did not include the follow last name on the bottles. Provider wrote both children's first and last names on the breastmilk bags and bottles during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Corrective ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after each diaper change, prior to eating, and using hand santizier and not washing hands]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed a one year old classroom that did not utilize their handwashing sink. The staff members stated that they utilize hand sanitizer and do not wash their hands. Counselor observed a 2 year old classroom that has a portable sink that did not have any water in the tank below. Counselor observed one staff member change a child's diaper and she did not wash her hands or the child's hands afterwards. The staff member went to change another child's diaper prior to washing her hands from the previous child's diaper change. Counselor observed the situation and gave technical assistance. The staff member stated that there was not any water in the portable sink the entir ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed one staff member with employment date 3/21/2023 that did not have documented proof during inspection that they completed safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome within 30 days of hire. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Desitin ], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one child with Desitin present in the one year old classroom that did not have a written authorization form present during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-01
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Written directions on the prescription label, the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [there were no directions on the cornstarch for how to apply the cornstarch to a child during diaper changes]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one child with cornstarch present in the 1 year old classroom during inspection. Counselor did not observe any directions on how to apply the cornstarch to a child during diaper changes. The counselor also observed that the cornstarch had expired on 12/9/2022. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original co ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 4 staff members employment history check that did not have checks completed for all of the required information during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, includ ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one staff member with an industry start date of 8/8/2021, that left the in 11/2022 and did not become employed with the facility until 5/4/2023. The staff member had a background screening clearance eligibility letter with the date 7/26/2022. Therefore there was a 90 day break in service. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: #45-07 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one staff member with employment date of 5/8/2023, Background Screening Clearance Eligibility date of 4/27/2023 that has lived in the state of Georgia within the past 5 years. Counselor did not observed a Sexual Offender/Predator search or a child abuse and neglect registry search for Georgia completed during inspection. Counselor observed a second staff member with employment date of 3/23/2023, Background Screening Clearance Eligibility date of 1/25/2023 that has lived in Maine within the past 5 years. Counselor did not observe the second staff member to have the criminal history search or the child abuse and neglect registry search for Maine completed dur ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-11
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed in the one year old classroom, one table that children utilize to eat from during meals and snacks, stored in one of the bathrooms. Counselor observed in the one year old classroom, an arch shaped soft climber and 2 bouncy balls stored in the second bathroom. Counselor observed the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen during inspection that was holding water in all 3 sinks and would not drain. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements Corrective Action: The staff member removed the items above from the bathrooms back into the classroom and disinfected and sanitized the table, clumber a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 23, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed one ceiling tile in the one year classroom that was sagging and had several brown strains on the ceiling tile. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements Corrective Action: Provider is to repair area and replace ceiling tile. Counselor will re-inspect.
Correction status
Due by January 23, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed two bottles during inspection that had the child's first name, however the child's last name was missing on the two bottles. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Corrective Action: Staff member wrote the child's last name on the two bottles during inspection. Therefore, standard was completed at time of inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one staff member with child care industry start date and employment date at the facility of 9/6/2022 start school readiness training on 9/12/2022. As of inspection date, staff member has not completed the school readiness training. Counselor gave technical assistance from the School Readiness for licensed, licensed exempt and school age based center programs Handbook: 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This tim ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 27, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Written directions on the prescription label, the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [a staff member administered the wrong dosage of a medication to a child than what was prescribed ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
Inspector notes
Counselor observed a medication that was administered to a child on 1/17/2023. The prescription stated that the child was to take 1.5 mL twice a day by oral route as directed for 30 days. Counselor observed the medication form that stated the incorrect name of the medication and the dosage to be given stated 2 mL. Counselor observed that the staff member gave the child the medication on 1/17/2023 at 10:00 AM for 2 mL, however the prescription for the medication stated the dosage to be 1.5 mL. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.5 Medication C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custod ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-06
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
Correction / follow-up note
Staff member administered medication to a child and counselor did not observe documentation of education on proper administration procedures on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.5 Medication I. Prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures. Corrective Action: All staff members are to sign their understanding of maintaining CCF Ha ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 23, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-18

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

What is your current process for ensuring that all staff members have their background screening clearance updated correctly after any break in service?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate that a staff member's background screening was not updated following a break in service. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the facility monitors staff eligibility requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain your procedures for documenting and storing medication to ensure that all required forms are complete and accurate?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 noted instances where medication records were missing or did not match the provided instructions. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages health-related documentation for children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the facility take to maintain a clean environment and prevent pest issues?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from May 2026 show a finding related to facility sanitation. Asking about current cleaning and maintenance routines helps parents understand how the center manages its physical environment.
Context
A correction is currently due by July 7, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all children's health and immunization records remain current and on file as required?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that maintaining complete health and immunization records has been a topic of concern in multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes in place to keep student files up to date.
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What is your process for tracking staff training completion to ensure all personnel meet the required timelines?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection reports indicate that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility manages professional development and compliance for its team.
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