See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit DCF transcript for the staff that did not complete there 40 clock hours.
Correction status
Due by June 12, 2026
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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. [transitions were not documented at time of fire drill.].
Report comments
The fire alarm went off during the inspection unexpectedly. Staff did not document transition log. Director will have a staff meeting to review the regulation regarding documenting transitions. Licensing specialist will conduct a fire drill at the next inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care.
Report comments
Items were removed and stored out of reach of children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature for 1-20- 26].
Report comments
No closing log verification/documentation for 1/20/26. This is the second occurrence of the same violation - 5/6/25, 1/20/26. Administrative action will be taken. Not Monitored Comments None currently enrolled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [fire drills for the month of November and December 2025. ].
Report comments
Fire drill was not documented/conducted for the months of November and December 2025.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
Official code
29-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months.
Report comments
Not done/verified for 1-20-26.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
See the Personnel Records Summary [8] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
Correction / follow-up note
8 staff acknowledgement forms were past prior year's date. Corrected at visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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)
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [the log was not signed on 5/5/25].
Correction / follow-up note
The Director stated that the clipboards will be put away at the end of the day under the closing log, giving a visual reminder to complete the sweep and sign the log. This brings this area into compliance. Not Monitored Comments No current medications.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the staff member takes all the required tests and send the transcript to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-03
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 previous fire inspection expired on 1-4-25. A new inspection was conducted on 1-9-25, but some corrections are required. Please send the reinspection to your licensing specialist once it is completed.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff have not completed the 40 clock hours within the required timeframe. Please submit an updated DCF transcript for the staff noted after they complete their clock hours.
Correction status
Due by October 23, 2024
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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)
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 documenting child attendance during transitions and emergency drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a May 2026 inspection note that staff did not document transitions during a fire drill. This question helps clarify how the center ensures accurate attendance tracking during busy or unexpected moments.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely out of reach?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 identified that some hazardous materials were accessible to children. Asking this helps understand the current storage protocols and staff training regarding safety.
Context
The items were removed and stored properly at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team monitor and verify that daily closing logs are completed consistently?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of incomplete closing logs between 2025 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the current oversight measures in place to ensure these logs are maintained daily.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct and document internal safety reviews of the play areas to ensure they remain in good condition?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from early 2026 noted that daily safety inspections of play areas were not maintained. This question helps clarify the current routine for checking and documenting the safety of the environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training in a timely manner?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that personnel training requirements were not met for some staff members across multiple inspections from 2024 to 2026. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and prioritizes ongoing staff professional development.