Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Transition was not documented at time of fire drill. ].
Correction / follow-up note
Staff corrected at time of visit. Technical assistance was given to ensure that the group leaders attendance is accurate. Staff did name to face at time of fire drill and his attendance he had 18 children in care and 17 was marked in. Since, there was one group at time of fire drill and the site coordinator had the master attendance with her licensing specialist observed her attendance and it was correct. Licensing specialist recommends that the director does a training with the staff on attendance and transitions.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff did not have proof of education in her file. The proof was submitted during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01
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. [In Mr. M group there were 18 children present but 17 children were marked in. The attendance was fixed during the visit.].
Report comments
Attendance in one group was not accurate.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
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 the current process your team uses to ensure attendance is accurately tracked during transitions and emergency drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that attendance documentation was not fully captured during a fire drill. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate headcounts during busy transition times.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps has the center taken to ensure that all staff members are consistently following attendance logging procedures throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from September 2025 and May 2026 show that attendance accuracy has been a repeated topic of discussion. Asking about current practices helps families understand how the center ensures consistent record-keeping across all groups.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify the educational documentation for new staff members joining your team?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2025 noted a finding regarding staff documentation. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current administrative processes for maintaining personnel files.
Context
The documentation was provided during the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to ongoing professional development and training for your teaching staff?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center supports its teachers helps parents feel confident in the quality of care provided. Regular training is a key part of maintaining a high-quality learning environment.
General question
How do you communicate with families if there are changes to daily routines or classroom procedures?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication between the center and families is essential for a positive childcare experience. This question helps parents understand how they will stay informed about their child's day-to-day activities.