Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed all the walls in the facility has a black substance on them. The director was given until March 18, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All school-age program facilities must be clean, in good repair, and free from health and safety hazards and vermin. During the hours that the program is in operation, no portion of the building can be used for any activity that presents a risk to the health and safety of the children. Indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected da ... [truncated]
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed all the window seals the trim is broken. In all classroom 1 the light is missing the cover to prevent the fluorescent lights from falling out. The trim by the electrical panel is separating from the wall. The A/C unit has a hole on it shaped as a T.In classroom 2 the ping pong table the surface on the right corner is peeling and exposing the particle board. The emergency light the right side light is dangling. The backboard on the basketball game is peeling and exposing the particle board. The wall by the cabinets and the fire extinguisher the paint is peeling. There is a hole in the wall above the fire extinguisher. the ce ... [truncated]
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom 2 the cords to the air hockey game was loose and dangling. In classroom 3 there was an extension cord, screw driver, and zip locked bags in an unlocked cabinet and drawers. The director was given until March 18, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All school-age program facilities must be clean, in good repair, and free from health and safety hazards and vermin. During the hours that the program is in operation, no portion of the building can be used for a ... [truncated]
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the fence that is closest to the parking lot the bottom of the fence part of the fencing is sticking out and is sharp. the gate closest to the building on the side where the white buildings are there is a chain hanging down from the fence and there are vines sticking out that are sharp. There are 3 A/C units that the children have access to. There is a white pipe on the side of building that is sticking up out of the ground that has a hole on the top. The field side of the playground by the back fence there is an active ant pile. By the fence by the parking lot there is a hole that measures 3 feet by 3 fee ... [truncated]
The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gap of 4 inches by the gate closest to the parking lot. The gate that is closest to the white buildings there is a gap measuring at 5 inches. The back fence in the field there is a gap at the bottom of the fence measuring at 4 inches. (There is a post on the other side of the fence, and this is where the gap is by.) There is a gap at the bottom of the fence on the field side closest to the parking lot measuring at 7 inches. There is a gap on the gate in the field side closest to the building measuring at 5 inches. The director was given until March 18, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspectio ... [truncated]
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a box of fruit cups that expired in January 2026. The director was given until March 18, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 3.9.2 Food Storage B. Food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
The director advised that there are 2 drivers. Driver 1s license will expire on 12/21/25, the physical was conducted on 6/16/2025, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 8/31/2026 and the driver has completed the transportation training. Driver 2s license will expire on 4/26/27, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 1/31/2027 and the driver as completed transportation safety training. 6-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that Driver 2 did not complete the drivers physical annually, in that the last physical was conducted on 8/1/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 6, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
06-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Section 2.4.B.2 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
20-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have a corded phone. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all child care personnel at all times during the hours of operation.
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the second bus(2005 Thomas Freightliner C-2 Vin # V32115) the last seat on the driver side was ripped and exposing the foam. The operator was given until August 9, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A . All school-age program facilities must be clean, in good repair, and free from health and safety hazards and vermin. During the hours that the program is in operation, no portion of the building can be used for any activity that presents a risk to the health and safety ... [truncated]
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground/field there was trash all over. The grass was measuring one foot seven inches long. There is a metal pipe sticking out of the ground by the left front leg of the canopy. The two doors that are on the side of the field have a green substance on it. The director was given until August 9, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter , nails, glass and other hazards. The outdoor play area must be designed to allow personnel to c ... [truncated]
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the refrigerator there was milk that expired on 6/24/25 and Go Gurts that expired on 7/6/25. The director was given until August 9, 2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 3.9.2, B Food Storage B. Food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 13 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 13 of the 13 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one personnel that did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. The director was given until August 9, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory
Correction status
Due by August 9, 2025
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 13 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 13 of the 13 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not their School Readiness training. The operator was given until August 9, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 9, 2025
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the corner of the wall in the hallway by classroom 1 the wall trim was broken and missing a piece of the trim. In classroom 2 by the outside exit door the flooring was missing a piece. On the bus the first left side seat was ripped and exposing the foam. The operator was given until April 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All school-age program facilities must be clean, in good repair , and free from health and safety hazards and vermin. During the hours that t ... [truncated]
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed three personnel who did not finish their 40 hour DCF training. The director was given until April 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technic ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2025
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not their School Readiness training. The operator was given until April 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework descri ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2025
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the wall in classroom 2 peeling. The director was given until August 3, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SA CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All school-age program facilities must be clean, in good repair , and free from health and safety hazards and vermin. During the hours that the program is in operation, no portion of the building can be used for any activity that presents a risk to the health and safety of the children. Indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health ... [truncated]
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. The director was given until August 3, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist seen one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SA CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of co ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2024
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed a unlocked black cabinet that had medication and cleaning supplies. The director was given until March 11, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A . 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.
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Inspector notes
CCRC observed the Alarm in the vehicle 1 was working, although the Alarm was not audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. Once the driver turned the ignition off a loud sound went off inside the bus. The sound was loud but not audible from distance of 500 feet. TA: CCRC Discussed the Alarm requirements with the director. Both vehicles Alarms must be in working condition and audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle . All vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle.1. Approv ... [truncated]
The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
CCRC observed the fence from the right back corner was not at aground level. CCRC observed a gap under the fence. TA was provided: CCRC discussed fencing requirements with the Director. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or openings larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from ... [truncated]
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, CCR observed the black part of the flooring in the bus is torn up exposing the wooden part of the floor. The director stated that no one is allowed to sit in that row until it is fixed. The director was given until July 5 , 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair , free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspectio ... [truncated]
The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, CCR observed on the playground the base of the fence had a gap more than 3 inches off the ground. The director was given until July 5, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D (Section 6.1, number 6) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, CCR observed that the program's vehicle insurance documentation was not available for viewing. As corrective action, the program is to submit a current documentation of the vehicle insurance to licensing. Current documentation of the insurance must be submitted to licensing by the corrective action due date. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D Vehicle Requirements: For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians perso ... [truncated]
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, CCR observed that the program's vehicle was monitored at time of inspection. The installed vehicle alarm for bus 6506 was not in working condition in that it could not be heard from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. As corrective action, by the corrective action due date, the program is to get the vehicle alarm fixed so that the alarm sounds and you can hear it from 500 feet away. Licensing will then return to the program to monitor that the vehicle alarm is in proper working condition. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle alarm. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, F - F. By January 1, 2022 ... [truncated]
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 all drivers have their required annual physicals up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from October 2025 where a driver did not have a current annual physical examination on file.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all vehicle safety alarms are tested and fully functional before transporting children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that transportation safety, including vehicle alarm functionality, has been a recurring topic of concern in past reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the daily inspection and maintenance of the outdoor play areas to ensure they remain free of hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections indicate that the condition of the outdoor play area, including fencing and potential hazards, has been a repeated area of focus.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for checking food expiration dates in your storage and refrigerator areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report notes that stored food items were found past their manufacturer expiration dates during recent visits.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that keeping staff training requirements current has been a recurring topic of discussion in recent reports.