Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.94
- Local median
- 1
Kidz R Us Childcare & Learning Center
520 SW 10th Pl Unit 105, Ocala, FL 34471
- License:
- C05MA0193
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- License expiration:
- June 11, 2027
Typical cost: $997 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $50.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion 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 inspectionMay 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Kidz R Us Childcare & Learning Center from January 12, 2023 through May 20, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 19, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 33
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 7
5 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34471
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 1.81
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024June 5, 2024October 3, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 6, 2024October 3, 2025April 28, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 5, 2024September 6, 2024April 28, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 3, 2024April 28, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 3, 2025April 28, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024September 6, 2024Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024May 3, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [mixed group] group was inadequate in that [the children were left unattended ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the children were left unattended in the mixed group as the teacher was in the office. Technical assistance provided that a teacher must be in the classroom with the children at all times. Resolved at time of inspection as another teacher came in. Not Monitored Comments Transportation is not provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [for the month of October.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that during the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care for the month of October. Technical assistance provided that fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the frozen food was not labeled by date and type. Technical assistance provided that all frozen food out of the original packaging must be labeled by date and type.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the thermometer in the freezer showed a temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Technical assistance provided that the freezer should be at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
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 time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the 3-year-old, and 4-year-old classroom did not have the handwashing procedures posted. Technical assistance provided that the hand hygiene procedures must be posted in the toileting areas.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper changing surface was ripped in the 1-year-old classroom and the infant room. Technical assistance provided that the diaper changing surface must be free of rips/tears on the surface. Resolved at time of inspection as Owner brought in 2 new diaper changing pads.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was no diaper changing procedures posted in the 1-year-old classroom. Technical assistance provided that the diaper changing procedures must be posted in the changing area.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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 [the toy kitchens and play ball had dirt and debris on the surface]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that the toy kitchens and play ball had dirt and debris on the surface. Technical assistance provided that the play equipment must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 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 [climb on dome, red slide, and both green slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the fall zone surface was not maintained under the climb on dome, red slide, and both green slides. Technical assistance provided that there must be a minimum of 6 inches of protective surface in the fall zones. Red slide was removed at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have the most recent version of the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. Technical assistance provided that the most recent version is the July 2024 version. Once staff has re-attested to the new version, they will not need to re-attest until a new version is adopted in rule.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- It was found that the school age classroom did not have a schedule posted The Owner posted the schedule in the classroom during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all classrooms must have a schedule.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- It was found that the school age classroom did not have the capacity posted. The Owner posted the capacity during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that all classrooms should have the capacity posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Meatballs and leftovers were found to not be labeled with a date in the refrigerator. The Owner put the food in the trash during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that food should be labeled with a date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted 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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The Provider stated that she could not find her routine monthly inspection log of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. It was found that a log was not located. The routine inspection was completed during the inspection by the Owner. Technical assistance was provided that a routine monthly inspection log of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment should be completed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-10
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
- Report comments
- It was found that a teacher did not complete the 40-hour Introductory childcare training. The teacher should complete the required training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- It was found that staff listed on the supplemental did not completed ten hours of in-service training from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Staff should complete hours needed for ten hours of in-service training. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month should complete ten hours of in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the facility's operating hours, an activity occurred in a portion of the building which endangered the health and/or safety of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During this inspection, Counselor observed a roof being installed. Counselor also observed nails in the parking lot and playground which if stepped on could cause injury to children in care. Resolved at time of inspection - Installation of roof was ceased. Nails and debris were removed from the parking lot and playground areas. Technical assistance provided to ensure that repairs or other activities endangering children do not occur during the hours of operation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-10
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
- The child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that all children in care have current immunizations within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental did not have a current child abuse on file or had an expired child abuse.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The Director stated that the classes were not following their schedule. During the complaint counselor observed all classrooms following their schedule. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the scheduled activities should be followed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a temperature between 65 degrees and 82 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.3, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The Owner reported that the facility was 88 degrees. When complaint commence the facility was between 65 and 82 degrees. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should maintain a temperature between 65 degrees and 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-04
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child is no longer attending this daycare. Teacher did not document marks on the child when child arrived at facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5 (3/infant's, 2/1's)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 (3/infant's, 2/1's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1:11 (5/4's, 6/3's) 1:8 (3/2's, 5/3's) 1:8 (2/3's, 6/4's) 1:3 (3/infant's) 1:5 (3/infant's, 2/1's) 1:6 (6/2's) An infant was moved to the infant classroom 1:11 (5/4's, 6/3's) 1:8 (3/2's, 5/3's) 1:8 (2/3's, 6/4's) 1:4 (4/infant's) 1:4 (2/infant's, 2/1's) 1:6 (6/2's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection Counselor observed two individuals with children that did not have a background screening. The two individuals stop interacting with children and did not come into the daycare. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that having a background screening is requirement when having contact with children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5 infant's] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 infant's] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1:13 (6/4's, 7/3's) 1:6 (6/2's) 1:5 (5/infant's) 1:5 (3/1's, 2/2's) A Teacher came into work and went to the classroom. 1:13 (6/4's, 7/3's) 1:6 (6/2's) 2:5 (5/infant's) 1:5 (3/1's, 2/2's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- 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
- Report comments
- Counselor found that a mixed group classroom with 5 (3/1's, 2/2's) children were watching tv on a tablet. The Teacher turned the tablet off during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that children younger than 2 years of age should not have electronic media time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that one staff did not complete a child abuse and neglect form annually. A child abuse and neglect form should be completed. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a child abuse and neglect form should be completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that there was all purpose cleaner with bleach and disinfectant spray in a unlock bottom bathroom cabinet that was accessible to children in the one-year-old classroom. Counselor found Lysol spray on a children cabinet with toys that was accessible to children in the two-year-old classroom. The Director removed all cleaning supplies during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider,
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Report comments
- Counselor found bread sticks, french toast, corn nuggets, peas, and avocado not dated. Counselor found waffles not sealed or dated. The cook dated and sealed all food during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. A food preparation area shall be clean and free of dust, dirt, food particles, and grease deposits. Employees, volunteers, and substitutes, while working in the f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the facility did not have the menu posted for the week. The Director posted the menu during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintai ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted 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
- The Provider stated that she could not find the physical environment log showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. A routine inspection was completed during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a routine inspection should be conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [attendance was not taken for the 11 children in the classroom.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- Counselor found that attendance was not taken in the three- and five-year-old classroom. The attendance was completed by the Teacher. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found all-purpose cleaner with bleach and disinfectant spray in a unlock bottom bathroom cabinet accessible to children in the infant classroom. Counselor found disinfecting wipes, germ-X, Antacid, Febreze, Air Wick, shaving cream and Glade spray in a unlock cabinet accessible to children in a mixed group classroom. All of the items were moved to a higher shelf during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. All potentially harmf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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 describe the current process for ensuring that a teacher is always present in the classroom with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection note an instance where children were left unattended in a classroom. This question helps clarify the current supervision protocols and how the center ensures staff presence at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members have the most current background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 identified that certain staff records were missing the most recent version of required attestation forms. This question allows the provider to explain their current record-keeping and screening verification practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor and maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 show instances where staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to staffing and how they manage classroom coverage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for inspecting and maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections, including April 2026 and October 2025, mention concerns regarding the maintenance of play equipment and safety surfaces. This question provides insight into the center's current maintenance schedule and safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and document the storage of food to ensure that all items are properly labeled and kept at safe temperatures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 indicate past issues with food labeling and freezer temperature monitoring. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for food safety and storage.
Related violations