Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [the log was not completed on 5/13/26].
Correction / follow-up note
The plan is to update the form to include dates and white out weekends. This brings this area into compliance. Not Monitored Comments No current medication.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Child care personnels level 2 documentation was incomplete in that a copy of the DCF letter/email acknowledging search of the abuse and neglect registry for individuals screened July 1 - December 15, 2016 or a copy of out of state child abuse and neglect registry is missing or a copy of out of state sexual offender/predator registry is missing.
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One staff did not have a Clearing House letter in her file. The screening was put in her file during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-19
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 had no proof of Ed.
Correction status
Due by September 26, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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See the Personnel Records Summary for[5]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
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Four staff had incomplete 10 hours inservice for 2024-2025.
Correction status
Due by September 26, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
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See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
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One EMR form was not notarized. The form was notarized during the visit.
See the Personnel Records Summary for[2]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit the required form and attached certificates for the staff members noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
Correction status
Due by September 2, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [a fire drill was not completed in May 24].
Correction / follow-up note
The staff understand that a fire drill must be conducted (with the alarm system) monthly and be documented. This brings this area into compliance. * I will return to observe a fire drill before renewal.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
Official code
29-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The childrens center did not provide nutritious meals/snacks to meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in that [the menu was observed and did not meet the requirements for a nutrutious snack. The posted monthly menu did not meet the requirements.].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a revised menu showing 2 food groups on each day.
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Report comments
The expired Ack form was fixed during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
Correction / follow-up note
A staff member had screening the said NA by childcare eligible. Re submit screening. The staff member is not allowed to be with the children until the screening is back.
Correction status
Due by March 1, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
Correction / follow-up note
The 5 employment history check must be a complete five years back from the hire date. Complete a 5 year employment history check and submit to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by March 1, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-08
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no staff signature for 2-16, 2-19, 2-20, 2-21 and 2-22].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a plan on how staff will make sure the closing log is documented each day.
Correction status
Due by March 1, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
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A staff member had screening that had expired. The staff member will not be with children until her screening results are back.
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
See the Personnel Records Summary [5] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff noted on the Personnel Records summary had expired annual acknowledgment forms. They were signed during the inspection. This brings this area into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of in-service training was not done on from C-0108 Child Care In-Service Training Record.
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The staff member noted on the Personnel Records summary must complete 10 hours of in-service for the 22/23 school year.
Correction status
Due by September 22, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-11
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.
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
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A new staff signed late.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-12
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [signed late].
Report comments
A new staff signed late.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-14
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.
Report comments
A new staff signed after the 30 days.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-19
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 explain the current process for ensuring the center closing log is signed and dated each day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that the log verifying children had left the premises was not fully completed. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center ensures all daily administrative requirements are met.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff background screening documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances between 2023 and 2025 where background screening documentation or employment history records were incomplete or expired. This question helps parents understand how the center manages personnel records to maintain compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all staff members have completed their required annual training hours?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2023, 2024, and 2025 indicate that some staff members had not completed their required annual in-service training. This question allows the director to explain how they track and ensure staff professional development requirements are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for reviewing and updating children's medical records to ensure all required forms are complete?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that in recent years, there have been findings related to incomplete emergency medical release forms and nutritional menu requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate and compliant health records for all children.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the center's schedule?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center keeps families informed helps parents feel confident in the daily operations and communication flow. Clear communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's care environment.