School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
38
License expiration:
February 8, 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
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Latest inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Grace Education Academy, Early Learning Center from January 11, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 5, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of May 19, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from May 19, 2025 through June 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
19
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
39
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
7
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
5
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34609
Compared to 19 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
2.05
Local median
0.27
2.05This provider
0.27Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
21%
Local median
8%
21%This provider
8%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
47%
Local median
23%
47%This provider
23%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
5
Local average
0.74
5This provider
0.74Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
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Staff listed on supplemental did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. T/A: All staff need to complete preservice training in the given time frame required by the handbook.
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[a drill for September ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Facility did not complete a drill for September 2024. Counselor conducted a drill at time of inspection. Last Fire Drill conducted on 8/21/2024. Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on 6/17/2024. Fire Drill during naptime was conducted on 6/17/2024 Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on today 10/1/2024 Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on 6/17/2024 Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on 8/5/2024
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-08
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 began training within 90 days of hire.
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
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Employees listed did not complete the SR training prior to 6/30/2024
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on supplement immunization expired 9/30/2024.
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
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Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Employee listed on supplement does not have a background screening. Employee was moved across street to the facility's office.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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
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Staff listed below does not have the annual refresher training of the blood to exposure plan.
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
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10 children listed on supplement immunizations expired.
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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]
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Children listed on supplement does not have a physical on file for Counselor to review.
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Report comments
The facility does not have person that can fill the role as a director that has a Director Credential. The facility should get a director credential staff.
Correction status
Due by August 13, 2024
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
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The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
Inspector notes
The Director stated that she is not at the facility a majority of hours that the facility is operating. The Provider emailed her hours at the facility. The Director stated that she understands that the Director has to be at the site a majority of hours that the facility operate. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the Director should be at the facility majority of hours.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-05
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor found that a teacher working did not have a background screening. The Teacher left the facility during the inspection and will no longer work at the facility. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all childcare personnel should have a background screening completed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
Report comments
Counselor found that several students were not signed out/in at arrival and departure. The Parents/Teachers were added times to the arrival and departure times at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that they must ensure that arrival and departure times are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slides and swings]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that the swings and slides need to have a 6-inch resilient surface underneath and around the play equipment. Roots that cause a tripping hazard need to be removed or buried. Counselor observed a cable wire in the playground that needs to be removed or buried.
Correction status
Due by January 12, 2024
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 13 children listed on the supplement with expired immunizations.
Correction status
Due by January 12, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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Child listed on supplement does not have a physical on file for Counselor to review.
A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor arrived at the facility an observed 1 staff with 7 children - 1 infant, 6 - 1 year olds. A teacher arrived within 20 minutes. 1 staff: 6-3 yoa 1 staff: 12-4 yoa 1 staff: 7-2 yoa
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
Inspector notes
Counselor observed missing outlet covers in the VPK classroom. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all outlets are covered and not accessible to children. Completed at time of inspection. Personnel covered the outlets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
Inspector notes
Counselor observed an infant asleep in a swing with a blanket. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. Completed at time of inspection. The personnel placed the infant in a crib without the blanket.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the physical environment form was not completed for indoor equipment inspections. Provider with need to conduct monthly inspections for indoor equipment. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that indoor equipment inspections are conducted monthly at a minimum.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the physical environment form was not completed for outdoor equipment inspections. Provider with need to conduct monthly inspections for outdoor equipment. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that outdoor equipment inspections are conducted monthly at a minimum.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-04
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 40-hour introductory childcare training requirement. The personnel will need to complete Part 2 of the 40-hour training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working 10 hours or month with children complete the 40-hour training requirement within 12 month of starting in the industry.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the early literacy course within 12 months of being in the industry. The provider will need to complete the early literacy course. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all required personnel have early literacy training within 12 months of being in the industry.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 10-hour in-service training for the 22-23 fiscal year. The personnel listed on the confidential page will need to complete in-service training. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all personnel working with children more than 10 hours a month completes 10- hour in-service training for the fiscal year.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not have documentation of completed fire extinguisher training. The provider will need to conduct fire extinguisher training for the personnel listed on the confidential page. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel within 30 days of hire.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 provider did not have a documentation for all childcare personnel on bloodborne training. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel have an annual refresher education on the facility's exposure plan. The provider will need to conduct a training on the facility's exposure plan.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Staff training
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Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the director to not have an up-to-date CPR certification. The director will need to complete a CPR training course. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the director always have an updated CPR certification.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have up-to-date immunization records. The provider will need to get up-to-date immunization records for the children listed on the confidential page. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children enrolled have an up-to-date immunization record within 30 days of enrolling.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 the children listed on the confidential page did not have up-to-date physical records. The provider will need to get up-to-date physical records for the children listed on the confidential page. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children enrolled have an up-to-date physical record within 30 days of enrolling.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [classroom].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the classrooms did not have attendance records for the children in their classroom. The provider will need to create attendance records for the children in each classroom with for each personnel. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. ENFORCEMENT
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Counselor noted that the one-year-old room did not have the capacity posted. Resolved provider posted capacity.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [items were stored in sink and sink had no water connected]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the sink in the one-year-old room was filled with stuff. Counselor also noted portable sink was disconnected from water source. Resolved at time of inspection water was connected and sink was cleared.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-03
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor noted that children listed on the supplement did not have immunization records,
Correction status
Due by June 2, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor noted children listed on the supplement had expired immunization records
Correction status
Due by June 2, 2023
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor noted children listed on the supplement did not have a health record in their file.
Correction status
Due by June 2, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor noted that person listed on supplement did not have an application in their file.
Correction status
Due by June 2, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor noted that employee listed on the supplement was missing the Abuse and Neglect form. Provider had employee sign the form.
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 the current process for verifying and maintaining background screening documentation for all personnel?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that background screening documentation was missing for staff in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently manages and tracks these essential personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain how your team ensures that daily attendance records are accurate and that rosters stay with the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports indicate that attendance tracking and roster management have been areas of focus in past reviews. This question helps parents understand the current daily routine for keeping accurate group counts.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in January 2025 show that some staff had not completed required training before working with children. This question helps parents understand the current process for verifying staff qualifications and training timelines.
Context
The center has had subsequent clean inspections since this finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of student health records and immunization forms to ensure they remain current for all enrolled children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that maintaining up-to-date immunization and health records has been a recurring topic in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes in place to ensure all student health documentation is kept current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members are up-to-date on their required annual training and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that staff training and credentialing have been identified as areas for improvement in previous reports. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and supports ongoing staff professional development.