Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.29
- Local median
- 1.5
Ellie's Day Care Center, Inc.
449 Bell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601
- License:
- C05HE0046
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 71
- License expiration:
- June 5, 2027
Typical cost: $693 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$693/mo
Median daily rate: $32.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hernando 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 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Ellie's Day Care Center, Inc. from January 9, 2023 through April 24, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 7, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 21, 2026.
Two later inspections, from February 6, 2026 through April 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 39
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 13 local median in 34601
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 3
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 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023April 28, 2025August 21, 2025January 7, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023April 28, 2025January 7, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023April 28, 2025August 21, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023April 28, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023August 1, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed paneling missing from the back of the building allowing children to crawl under the building. Technical assistance provided that the facility must be in good repair at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 [the equipment has peeling paint and rust on the surface. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed peeling paint on the blue tunnel and red tunnel. Counselor observed peeling paint and rust on the blue stationary house. Counselor observed plastic playhouse had broken plastic pieces where children climb. Counselor observed bench seat is missing from table and metal bars are exposed. Technical assistance provided that the play equipment must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition for the children to use.
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides, swings, and playhouse on the 1s and 2s playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the fall zone surface was not maintained under the slides, swings, and playhouse on the 1s and 2s playground. Mulch needs to be redistributed on the 3 and up playground. Technical assistance provided that the ground cover or other protective surface in the fall zones must be maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed staff listed on supplemental had outdated Attestation of Good Moral Character forms on file. Technical assistance provided that all employees must have a current July 2024 version of the Attestation of Good Moral Character forms on file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed carpet in the main classroom, 1 year old classroom, and 2's and 3's classroom to be in need of cleaning due to spilled drinks, dirt, and food. Technical assistance provided that all areas in the facility need to be cleaned and maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the main classroom, 1 year old classroom, and 2's and 3's classroom had peeling paint. Technical assistance provided that all walls need to be in good repair to ensure the safety of the children. Main classroom - peeling paint in the middle of the wall above the table. 1 year old classroom - peeling paint on the bottom of the wall behind the door. 2's and 3's classroom - Peeling paint above cabinet, above toy bins, and in the corner of the room.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed outlets to be uncovered in the main classroom, 1 year old classroom, and 2's and 3's classroom. Technical assistance provided that all outlets need to have covers in place to ensure children's safety. Main classroom - under "happy" poster. 1 year old classroom - on the bottom of the wall. 2's and 3's classroom - next to toy bin.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the staff listed on supplemental did not follow the discipline policy. Technical Assistance provided that childcare personnel must comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Director resolved the issue at time of inspection as the staff listed on supplemental is no longer employed.
- 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
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- At time of complaint, Counselor observed that incident reports were not made the day the incident occurred. Technical Assistance provided that documentation needs to be completed at the time the incident occurs. Owner completed at the time of inspection by documenting the incident.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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
- Inspector notes
- At time of complaint inspection, Counselor observed that staff listed on supplemental did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Technical Assistance provided that childcare personnel and volunteers employed ten hours or more per month must have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Owner resolved by terminating staff member.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the carpet in the 1- and 2-year-old room to be dirty. Counselor conducted wipe test on carpet to determine if the spots were stains and the spots were wiping off, therefore, the carpet needs to be cleaned.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Report comments
- The playground had styrofoam cups and empty potato chip bags all over the ground. Counselor advised Director to walk around in the morning before the children go outside to ensure it is clean. Resolved at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed gap in the fence due to neighbor's tree falling on the fence.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hand washing sink is inoperable due to leaking pipes]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed hand washing sink was leaking. Director advised that sink is inoperable due to leaking pipes.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 [paint is chipping off the equipment and wood is rotten on stationary house]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed red paint chipping off the red stationary vehicle. Counselor observed rotten wood on the blue stationary house. Counselor advised Director that all equipment used in the outdoor play area must be maintained in a safe manner.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplemental had an expired Director's credential as of 02-25-2025.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplemental did not complete the annual blood exposure refresher training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed children listed on supplemental had expired immunization and physical forms.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed children listed on supplemental did not have a physical on file. Counselor advised Director that the physical needs to be on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed children on supplemental have expired physical forms.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the 4 year old classroom did not have a completed attendance roster].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the attendance log was not filled out. Counselor advised staff that the attendance log needs to be filled out as children arrive in order to account for their children in case of emergency. Staff completed attendance log at time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- Facility's current fire inspection expired 4/4/2024. Emergency drill was conducted on today 4/30/2024 with Counselors present.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [missing second drivers signature for 11/3/2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Report comments
- Driver's signature missing
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the air conditioning, vents, window seals and blinds contained dust. Counselor observed the carpet/rugs to not be in sanitary condition. The provider will need to have the carpet/rugs cleaned. Provider will need to clean, replace, or remove all air conditioning, vents, window seals, and blinds that contain dust. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all areas of the facility is in clean and sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the seating the facilities vehicles had rips and tears in the seating. Provider will need to fix, replace, or remove the seats in both vehicles. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all seating is in safe and sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a screwdriver, stapler remover, scissors, scraper, box cuter, hand sanitizer, and shaving cream in reach of children. Completed at time of inspection. The provider removed the object out of reach of children and stored them out of reach of children. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all knives/sharp tools are out of reach of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the wood fence had sharp jagged edges and nails sticking out. The provider will need to fix, replace, or remove all nails and sharp jagged edges from the fence. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all play areas are in safe and sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the metal gate around the playground was not a minimum of 4ft in height. The provider will need to raise or replace the gate to reach a minimum of 4ft in height. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all gates are at least 4ft in height.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the wood fence had gaps more than 3 and a half inches. Shed was unlocked and allows the children to have access to hazardous materials. The provider will need to close all gaps so that children and/or animals will not be able to enter or exit the playground. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all gaps are less than 3 and a half inches wide.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the bedding/linens in the two year-old classroom was stored in an unsanitary manner next to other children's belongings. The provider will need to fix, replace, or remove the bedding/linen and store them in a sanitary manner. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all bedding/linen is stored in a sanitary manner.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the two and three-year-old classroom did not have a diaper changing procedure posted. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all diaper changing areas have the diaper changing procedure posted. Completed at time of inspection. The provider posted the diaper changing procedure in the diaper changing areas.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [Chip paint and hole in the wall outside of building. ] and pose a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the walls in the ones, two's, and threes classroom had chip paint on the walls. Counselor observed the wall outside of the facility in the toddler playground had a hole near the pipe. Provider will need to get the chip paint and hole fixed, replaced, repainted, or removed. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all toys, equipment and/or furnishings are in safe and sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The resilient surface under the [Red and yellow climber] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the one-year-old classroom did not have resilient surface under the yellow and red climber. The provider will need to remove, replace, or add resilient surface under all fall zones in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all fall zones have resilient surface.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Toddler playground ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the toddler playground did not have 6 inches of resilient surface plus 6 feet around all fall zones. Provider will need to add resilient surface to all fall zones on the toddler playground. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all fall zones have at least 6 inches in depth of resilient surface and 6 ft around the perimeter.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the facility to not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. The provider will need to complete a exposure plan training for all child care personnel employed. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel have annual refresher education of the facilities exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Emergency information was not posted on or near all telephones in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the phones did not have the emergency #'s posted on or nearby. Completed at time of inspection. The provider posted the emergency numbers by all phones. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all phones have the emergency numbers posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the medication observed did not describe the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all medication have a description of the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis on file. Completed at time of inspection. The provider had the mom to fill out the medication form with the description describing the symptoms.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-22
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have enrollment dates on their enrollment forms. Provider will need to fill out the enrollment date section on the forms for the children listed on the confidential page. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children enrollment forms are filled out in its entirety.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 [Chipped paint on toys in the play area. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the chipped paint on the playground on the blue seating house area for children and the blue tunnel toy. Provider will need to replace, repaint, or remove the toys. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all equipment is in a safe and sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain the current process for ensuring that all staff background screening documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 show that some staff records were missing current attestation forms. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these important personnel documents.
- Context
- The facility was required to address this by January 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that electrical outlets are properly covered and inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection records have noted concerns regarding uncovered electrical outlets in various classrooms. This question helps parents understand the center's daily safety checks for the physical environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team monitor and support staff to ensure they are consistently following the center's disciplinary policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from August 2025 noted an instance where staff did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policies. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent care standards.
- Context
- The report indicates the staff member involved is no longer employed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for inspecting outdoor play areas to ensure fencing and equipment remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records have identified multiple instances where fencing or outdoor play equipment required maintenance. Asking about the current routine helps parents understand how the center keeps play areas secure and well-maintained.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all areas of the facility are kept clean and in good repair on a daily basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections have noted findings related to facility cleanliness and maintenance. This question allows the director to explain the current cleaning schedule and maintenance practices.
Related violations