A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [swing equipment. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Mulch needed under and beneath swing equipment. Weeds growing thru observed. TA to maintained 6 inches of mulch for falling zones areas.
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of Complaint Inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that childcare personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred for the child listed on the supplemental. Technical assistance provided that childcare personnel must document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred for all children involved.
Correction status
Due by May 29, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
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
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Staff have not completed 40 hr training within due date. Staff must complete the 40 hr training within a year of training commenced
Correction status
Due by March 24, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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]
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Outdated Child Abuse and Neglect form for staff listed on the supplemental. CAN must be signed every year.
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]
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Tree branches reaching the outdoor wood playhouse, children face level and blocking the side access to the equipment. The tree branches were trimmed at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for maintaining the outdoor play equipment and ensuring the ground surface remains safe for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate a need for improved surfacing under swing equipment. Asking about the maintenance schedule helps families understand how the center keeps play areas in good condition.
Context
The inspection report noted a need for additional mulch in fall zones.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team handle the documentation of minor accidents or incidents to ensure everything is recorded promptly?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 identified an instance where an incident was not documented on the day it occurred. This question allows the director to explain the current process for ensuring timely and accurate recordkeeping.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff members stay up-to-date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from February 2026 noted that some staff had not completed required training by the deadline. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center tracks professional development and compliance.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for checking the outdoor play area for any potential hazards like debris or overgrown vegetation?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that concerns regarding the outdoor play environment appeared in inspections in both 2025 and 2026. Asking about the daily or weekly maintenance routine provides insight into how the center proactively manages the play space.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required personnel forms, such as annual policy acknowledgments, are kept current for every staff member?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from February 2026 noted an outdated form in a staff record. This question helps parents understand the administrative oversight used to maintain complete and updated personnel files.