Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.87
- Local median
- 0.81
A Child's Place
4025 49th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
- License:
- C06PI0002
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 106
- License expiration:
- April 13, 2027
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,538 - $1,603/mo
Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas 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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for A Child's Place from February 6, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 43 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 43
- Higher-concern violations
- 20
- Repeated topics
- 9
10 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33709
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 2.89
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 24, 2023July 8, 2024October 28, 2024October 15, 2025June 29, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024July 8, 2024October 28, 2024February 10, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
July 24, 2023February 12, 2024July 8, 2024October 15, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024July 8, 2024February 10, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 8, 2024February 7, 2025June 29, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024October 28, 2024February 10, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024October 28, 2024February 10, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 15, 2025May 29, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 5, 2024December 30, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens centers outdoor play area contained littler nails glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health safety or well- being of the children.
- Report comments
- On the infant playground the unused ramp that borders the play space has rotted wood all along the bottom and has accessible rusty nails. Replace, repair or remove the ramp.
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 38 - Clean/Free of Hazards (Outdoor Play Space): VI. D.
- Official code
- 38-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The missing outlet cover was replaced during the inspection. This brings this area into compliance. *This violation resulted in administrative action.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed.
- Correction / follow-up note
- A staff member was observed changing a childs diaper on top of 15 cots. Although she did use a diaper pad, it was unsafe for the child. Submit a statement that all staff understand diapering procedures noted in the Regulations. Include where the designated diapering area will be located in the 3s classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled items were not disposed of in a plastic-lined securely covered container.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Send proof of a covered lined container to be used for diapers in the 3s classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 72 - Diapering Practices VII. E.
- Official code
- 72-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [6 toddlers and 1 staff supervising 16 3 year old ] children.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit corrective action to ensure ratio is met during day care hours.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [There were 3 classrooms that the attendance was inacurrate].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Attendance was corrected at time of visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction / follow-up note
- I did confirm inappropriate discipline regarding an incident that occurred on 3/3/26. Review the centers discipline policy and submit a statement signed by all staff that they have read and understand the centers discipline policy.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
- Official code
- 09-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Acknowledgement form for the person listed on the Personnel Records Summary was not dated by the employee and not dated on hire date by Director. Completed during the inspection. This brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
- Official code
- 11-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance. (Section 19.5, number 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Director completed the missing information during the inspection. This brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
- Official code
- 11-16
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the child noted on the Childrens Record Summary.* This violation resulted in administrative action.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the children noted on the Childrens Record Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel file did not include an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit an updated annual physical examination for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.* May not drive until an approved physical is received.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 73-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A staff member qualified to be in charge was not on the premises during [bus pick up time on 12-19-25.].
- Inspector notes
- The Director was on vacation and the SMIC was driving the bus in the afternoon on 12-19-25, so no SMIC was present. This allegation is substantiated and resolved. The owner also stated that the person who opens in the morning has not completed her CDA yet. TA was given to re-arrange the schedule in the morning to have a SMIC present at all times until the opener obtains her CDA. The Director stated that either she or the Director will be there. This is resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 03 - Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A.
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Report comments
- The staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summery must complete the required training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [the transition from the classroom to the playground today was not documented].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a plan ensuring that all staff are re-trained and understand the regulation. Not Monitored Comments No current medications.
- Correction status
- Due by November 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [The blue jungle gym did not have any resilient surface in the fall zones.].
- Inspector notes
- Please keep children off the bars until resilient surface is added. I will come out and observed when completed.
- Correction status
- Due by October 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D.
- Official code
- 39-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low or no potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11)
- Report comments
- The sand box is not being covered. Cover the box or fill it in.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 57-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff covered the outlet during the inspection. This brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 57-07
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [5] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the staff member noted on the Children's Records summary.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the form for the children noted on the Children's Record Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The current fire inspection expired 7/12/24. Send the approved current inspection when received.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The childrens centers driver did not have a valid certificate of course completion for first aid and/or infant and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The driver must have current first aid and CPR. Send proof of current cards.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
- Official code
- 73-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit either 3 attempts for the center listed or a confirmed verification for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary. Also, best practice is to verify and document that this was the only employment history in the past 5 years.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-16
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a translation for the diploma on file for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit verification with the date you will attend the next Pinellas Director's Basics by calling our office. The next class is 7/9/24.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Send a certificate for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the updated records for the children noted on the Children's Record Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age anddevelopmental level of the children in care in that [a new play structure for ages children 6 and up on the 4's and SA playground was being used.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a plan ensuring children only 6 and up will be on the recently (May 2024) installed equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 49 - Quantity/Appropriate (Outdoor Equipment) VI. G.
- Official code
- 49-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a signed plan for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low or no potential for harm to the children in care was observed.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a plan for the sandbox that must be cover nightly.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-03
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a plan ensuring bottles and cups (all ages) will be labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
- Official code
- 80-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [School-Age] group of children as evidenced by [One child allegedly was touching another child inappropriately].
- Report comments
- A nine year old child told a therapist that another child was touching her private parts while riding in the van to and from school. She stated it happened many times. A lack of Supervision is substantiated. Director is making changes in the transportation system for the school. She will either have another adult on the van to supervise, or use 2 vehicles with fewer children on each. She also is not allowing the children to sit in the back of the van anymore. She will have them all sit up front, closer to the Driver.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
- Official code
- 01-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain an updated form for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
- Official code
- 11-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the required form for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
- Inspector notes
- Complete the required training for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary. * A reminder was given that the new ELC training must be completed by June 30th, 2024. * Discussed new director training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 12-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the staff member noted on the Children's Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the updated form for the staff member noted on the Children's Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain updated forms for the staff member noted on the Children's Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-11
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The childrens centers driver did not have a valid certificate of course completion for first aid and/or infant and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Send proof of the required first aid for the driver noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 73-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room.
- Report comments
- Complete the required training. Technical assistance was given on tracking staff with the Training Transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens centers outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children.
- Correction / follow-up note
- An area of Stucco is peeling on the outer wall of the building within reach of the one-year-old children. Submit a photo that this has been repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 38 - Clean/Free of Hazards (Outdoor Play Space): VI. D.
- Official code
- 38-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Prescription medication [Epi-Pen] brought to the childrens center was not adequately labeled in that labeling did not include information as follows:the name of a physician, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. (Section 16, number 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the required information before the child returns with the medication. Submit a photo for proof.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
- Official code
- 18-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The written medication record did not include the following information:the childs name, the name of the medication, date, time, amount of dosage to be given, and signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian. (Section 16, number 1 and 6)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the required information before the child returns with the medication. Submit a copy of the form for proof.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
- Official code
- 18-07
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
Can you walk me through the current procedures for diapering and how you ensure these are consistently followed by all staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted a concern regarding the location and safety of diapering procedures. This question helps clarify the current protocols and training in place to maintain a safe environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify attendance accuracy throughout the day, especially during transitions like moving from the classroom to the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across recent inspections where attendance documentation during transitions or general recordkeeping was incomplete. Asking about this process helps understand how the center ensures every child is accounted for at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all play areas and equipment are regularly inspected for potential hazards, such as loose materials or maintenance needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of concerns regarding outdoor play space maintenance and hazards over the past several years. This question allows the director to explain their current maintenance and safety check schedule.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for verifying and maintaining the required background screening and employment history documentation for new staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that background screening and employment history documentation have been identified as areas needing improvement in previous reports. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to thorough personnel recordkeeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained and current on all required certifications, such as first aid and CPR, particularly for those involved in transportation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted instances where staff, including drivers, lacked up-to-date documentation for required training or medical exams. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these essential qualifications.
Related violations