School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
40
License expiration:
September 8, 2026
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 inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Ms. Cassandra's Happy Land Daycare Center from February 9, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 29, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of August 15, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from August 15, 2025 through March 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
15
5 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
35
17 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
8
6 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
4
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 13 local median in 34601
Compared to 12 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
2.33
Local median
1.5
2.33This provider
1.5Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
20%
Local median
20%
20%This provider
20%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
53%
Local median
38%
53%This provider
38%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
4
Local average
3
4This provider
3Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
The facility's transportation log did not include [arrival and departure times]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed that the transportation log did not include arrival and departures times for July 11, 2025, June 5, 2025, June 9, 2025, and June 13, 2025. Technical Assistance provided that the arrival and departure times need to be documented when arriving and leaving.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed AC vents and ceiling fans to be in need of cleaning. Technical Assistance provided to ensure they are clean at all times.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed the following: Broken window in 3's and 4's classroom. Peeling paint throughout the classrooms and hole in the ceiling in the 3's and 4's classroom. Toilet seat peeling. Outlet is broken in 3's and 4's classroom and must be in good repair. Urinal is out of service with trash bag around it. Seats in vehicle need to be repaired due to tears in the fabric. Technical Assistance provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed that the separate closet was unlocked and had cleaners and paint accessible to children. Technical Assistance provided to keep the closet locked or place chemicals out of reach of children.
The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed gaps in the following areas: Entrance gate to the playground has a gap of 4.5 inches when closed. Wooden fence has a gap at the bottom in the corner of the playground. Wooden fence has board separated at the top with a gap greater than 3.5 inches. Technical Assistance provided that the fencing walls and gates need to be maintained to prevent children from exiting the outdoor play area.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed playpens up against each other. Technical Assistance provided playpens, cribs, play yards, and other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child must be separated by a minimum of 18 inches.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed staff in the food preparation area without proper head coverings while preparing food. Technical Assistance provided that proper head coverings must be worn while working in the food preparation area. Staff members covered their head at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed expired baby food from June 2025. Technical Assistance provided that food needs to be discarded after the expiration date.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed bottles and sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with child's first and last name. Technical Assistance provided to label all bottles and sippy cups. Staff in charge corrected at the time of inspection by labeling each bottle and sippy cup with child's first and last name.
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: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed that proper handwashing procedures were not posted in the toileting area and the kitchen at the handwashing station. Technical Assistance provided that handwashing procedures including times that handwashing is needed, must be posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed bottle and attendance log placed on diaper changing table. Technical Assistance provided that items unrelated to diaper changing are not to be placed on the diaper changing area. Resolved at the time of inspection. Staff moved the bottle and placed the attendance log on the shelf.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed diapering procedures were not posted in the changing area. Technical Assistance provided that the diaper changing procedure needs to be posted in the changing area.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
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 [basketball hoop frame was broken and collapsed and play stove was broken and torn apart in the play area.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed the basketball hoop frame was broken and collapsed in the play area. The play stove was broken and torn apart in the play area. Playhouse was not sanitary in the sense that empty water bottles were inside of the playhouse. Technical Assistance provided that the basketball hoop frame and play stove must be removed immediately to ensure the safety of the children. The equipment must be maintained in a sanitary condition for the children to use.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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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 [playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed that the resilient surface was only 1.5 inches around blue, yellow, orange, and green playhouse. The resilient surface was 3.5 inches around the stationary vehicle. Technical Assistance provided that the resilient surface must be a minimum of 6 inches.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Cotton balls or applicators]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed that the First Aid Kit in the transportation vehicle was missing soap, hand sanitizer, cotton balls and-or applicators. Technical Assistance provided that the first aid kit must be complete at all times.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
Official code
37-06
Higher concern: Background screening
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The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor and Operations Review Specialist observed that the Employee-Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel was not maintained in the Clearinghouse. Technical Assistance provided to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed staff in the two- and three-year-old classroom, did not have an updated attendance record for the day. Technical Assistance provided to check off the children as they arrive and depart. ENFORCEMENT
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
Counselor observed staff listed on Supplemental did not begin 40-hour training.
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed broken window in infant classroom.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed torn diaper changing mat in infant room.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint, rotten wood, exposed nails]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Yellow and green stationary vehicle on playground has chipping paint. Swings need to have mulch redistributed on the fall zone. Green, orange, blue, and yellow plastic climber has mold all over it. Wood around playground equipment is rotten. Red and yellow stationary car has chipping paint, rust, and sharp corners. Wooden playhouse climber has loose boards up top, rotted wood on the bottom, and a nail exposed. Red teeter totter has chipping paint. Various outside toys need to be cleaned. Yellow horse has chipping paint. Blue playhouse is cracked on the roof.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
Employee listed on supplement did not complete her training within 12 months from the date she started training,
Correction status
Due by May 21, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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)
Report comments
Employee listed on supplement did not start the DCF training within 90 days of hire.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
All 8 staff did not complete annual refresher for blood exposure training.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Employee listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired 02/13/2025. Counselor reviewed all 8 staff files.
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 17.1, number 2) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Cook was not wearing a hair net. Completed at time of inspection when cook put on head covering. TA given about staff wearing proper hair cover and gloves when working with food.
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]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection counselor observed children playing outside in the front right-side yard of the facility were tripping hazard and hole in concrete by the tree were observe. TA given to the director to fill repair the area to avoid tripping hazards. On the 2-year classroom counselor observed a small cracked on the door glass door per director the room is not in use at the moment. TA was given to director to keep all rooms in good repair at all times. Completed at time of inspection room is not being use.
Correction status
Due by May 31, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [paint brushes were observed in the sink ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 12.2, number 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Counselors observe paint brush in the hand washing sink. Completed at time of inspection when the teacher removed the paint brushes. TA given to director to use the hand washing sink for handwash only.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-03
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
Childcare listed on the supplemental did not start the introductory training within 90 days of employment. TA given to director all childcare staff must start training within 90 days of employment. Completed at time of inspection staff stated training 7/24/23.
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 the staff listed on the confidential page did not complete the required training before being left unsupervised with children. Completed at time of inspection the director went in the classroom with the personnel. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel left unsupervised with children complete the required training.
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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the required training within a year of starting in the industry. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working with children complete the required training within 12 months of starting in the industry but not exceeding 15 months. Completed at time of inspection. The personnel left the facility. The personnel will need to complete the required training before being left unsupervised with children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider listed on the confidential page had an expired background screening and was in the classroom with the One-and Two-year old's. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all personnel have up-to-date background screenings. Completed at time of inspection. The personnel left the facility. The personnel will not be able to return until the background is up to date.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8 One-and Two-year-old's ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Other agency personnel observed the director to have 8 one-and two-year-old's. Completed at time of visit, other agency personnel gave technical assistance and brought two of the two-year-old's to the three-year-old class. Counselor commenced the complaint on 2/9/2023 and the provider was in ratio. 1:6 One-and Two-year-old's (2/1's; 5/2's) 1:9 Three-and Four-year-old's (4/3's; 5/4's) 2:5 MIXED (2/1's; 1/2; 2 Infants)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
Inspector notes
Other agency personnel observed the one-and two-year-old class watching cartoons. Completed at time of visit. The other agency personnel informed the director that watching cartoons was not developmentally appropriate.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Other agency personnel observed the children to be napping in a double stroller. Corrected at time of visit, other agency personnel addressed the situation and informed the childcare personnel that it didn't meet standards and constricting to physical and social development.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-01
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 maintaining accurate daily attendance records for each classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in July 2025 show that attendance records were not available for review at that time. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures accurate tracking of children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that transportation logs are consistently updated with arrival and departure times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that transportation logs were missing specific arrival and departure times. This question allows the center to explain how they now manage these documentation requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are properly registered and maintained in the background screening system?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from July 2025 indicate that the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the required screening clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand the current administrative practices for staff screening.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for inspecting outdoor fencing and gates to ensure they remain secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from July 2025 show that gaps were observed in the playground fencing. Asking about the current maintenance routine provides insight into how the center keeps the outdoor play area secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the storage of cleaning supplies and hazardous materials to ensure they are always inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked closet. This question helps parents understand the current protocols for storing hazardous materials safely.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.