Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [There were 14 children and 13 were marked in on the attendance.]. (Section 19.3, numbers 1 and 3)
Report comments
Director will review attendance throughout the morning to ensure all children are marked in.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [Licensing specialist observed the attendance and the children were all marked out.]. (Section 19.3, numbers 1 and 3)
Inspector notes
The director stated that they will marked the children out when they are dismissed from program.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
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 process your team uses to ensure that daily attendance logs are always accurate and up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2025 noted an instance where the number of children present did not match the attendance log. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate records for every child throughout the day.
Context
The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you train new staff members on the importance of maintaining consistent attendance tracking throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show that attendance documentation has been a recurring topic of discussion during reviews. Learning about staff training practices provides insight into how the center ensures consistent habits across the team.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for checking in with parents or guardians if there is ever a question about a child's arrival or departure time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center communicates about daily transitions helps families feel confident that their child's schedule and presence are being monitored effectively.
General question
How do you manage staff-to-child ratios during busy drop-off or pick-up times to ensure every child is accounted for?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Inquiring about supervision strategies during high-traffic times helps parents understand how the center maintains focus on each child's safety and attendance when the environment is active.
General question
What systems do you have in place to double-check that all children are accounted for when moving between different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Asking about transition procedures allows parents to learn how the staff maintains awareness of children's locations throughout the daily program.