Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.62
- Local median
- 1.31
Hope Academy International, LLC
920 Palmetto St, Clearwater, FL 33755
- License:
- C06PI0409
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 7:00AM to 7:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- April 21, 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.
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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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Hope Academy International, LLC from February 6, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 47 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 12, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 47
- Higher-concern violations
- 22
- Repeated topics
- 8
4 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33755
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 62%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 2.53
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
July 20, 2023February 21, 2024September 3, 2024June 12, 2025June 8, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
July 20, 2023September 3, 2024June 12, 2025June 8, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
July 20, 2023February 25, 2025June 12, 2025September 4, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 20, 2023September 3, 2024September 4, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 20, 2023February 25, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 4, 2025June 8, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 21, 2024September 4, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 20, 2023February 21, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [3] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Three staff did not complete the Acknowledgement Form on or before the date of expiration. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete an updated Acknowledgement Form. Submit copies to the License Board office once completed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the child listed on the Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file. A random sample of six records and five toddler records was inspected; ten records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
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 annual Fire Inspection expired as of 5-14-26. Obtain an updated Fire Inspection and submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [playground equipment] was not maintained.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure ground cover or other protective surface is added under all fall/use zones on the playground to prevent injuries to children. Submit photo documentation to the License Board office showing additional ground cover or protective surface has been added.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D.
- Official code
- 39-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 child did not have an immunization form on file. Submit the immunization record to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] 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
- 1 child's immunization form was found to be expired. Submit the current immunization record to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing Emergency Medical Release form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 children did not have the Emergency Medical Release form on file. Submit the 2 notarized forms to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 children did not have the food experience form on file. Submit the forms to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area was not adequately fenced in that it had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area as evidenced by [there was a missing slat in the fence.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Where there was a slat in the fence is now a broken piece of wood, leaving enough space for a child to get their hand stuck in the gap of the fence. Submit photos showing the repair to the fence.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Adequate Fencing: VI. D.
- Official code
- 40-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Toys/equipment/or furnishings were not safe in that [there was a broken piece of floor tile in the 3's classroom.].
- Report comments
- There was a broken piece of tile flooring in the 3's classroom. We removed the broken pieces at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 52 - Maintained/Safe
- Official code
- 52-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have proof of a current approved annual food service inspection.
- Report comments
- The children's center received an unsatisfactory food inspection on 6-13-25. A satisfactory re-inspection was received on 6-18-25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 56 - Health Inspection(s)
- Official code
- 56-01
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.
- Report comments
- 1 acknowledgement form expired on 4-25-25 and a new one was not signed until 5-28-25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [it was incorrect]
- Report comments
- 1 staff member signed a affidavit of good moral character which was not notarized. Staff member signed the correct attestation of good moral character at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-13
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
- One five year employment history check was found to be incomplete at time of inspection. Please submit a complete 5 year employment check to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide] was not maintained.
- Report comments
- There were exposed tree roots around the slide on the playground that could be a tripping hazard. The provider covered the roots with mulch and will cut the other exposed roots.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D.
- Official code
- 39-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [2 pairs of adult scissors were in reach of children].
- Report comments
- There were 2 pairs of adult scissors sitting on a teacher's desk that were in reach of children. They were removed at time of inspection and director/owner will speak to staff regarding the importance of keeping sharp objects out of reach of children. Administrative action will be taken.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature on 1-24- 25].
- Report comments
- The children's center closed early on Friday, 1-24-25 due to water issues. The closing log was not documented upon their early release. Director/owner was reminded of the importance of always doing a visual sweep and documenting the closing log daily.
- 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)
- Official code
- 17-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The citation for a violation of a licensing standard or requirement of ss. 402.301-402.319 F.S. that resulted in disciplinary action did not remain posted with the license for a full year after its effective date.
- Report comments
- The children's center received a fine on 9-20-24 and it was not posted. The director/owner made a copy of the fine and posted it at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 20 - Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. V. A.
- Official code
- 20-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place.
- Report comments
- There was a missing outlet cover in the 3's, 4's classroom. One was placed in the outlet at time of inspection.
- 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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [adult scissors were on a desk in the 3's,4's classroom]. (Section 10, number 4)
- Report comments
- At time of inspection the 3's, and 4's children were combined in one classroom. On the teacher's desk is a pencil holder and there were 2 pairs of adult scissors sitting in the holder within reach of children. They were removed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 60-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. (Section 10, number 4)
- Report comments
- In the same classroom where the 3's and 4's children were combined is a closet which was not locked. Inside the closet were cleaning suplies and all had warning labels stating "keep out of reach of children". All of the products were removed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 60-04
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 an employment application on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The center uses an individual to help with lunches and is employed part time daily. The director/owner could not locate his file with his employment application. Submit application to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-03
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director/owner could not locate the same employees acknowledgement form. Submit form to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director/owner could not locate the same employees Attestation of Good Moral Character. Submit completed form to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-12
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
- Director/owner could not locate the same employees employment history check. Submit history check to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-16
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center.
- Report comments
- There was expired medication for a child that no longer attends the children's center. Please either give back to the parent or discard the medication.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [the month of August. ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director/owner submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection which states "team member will conduct monthly fire drills on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. I will set a reminder and follow up to make sure it is done."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
- Official code
- 29-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for children to use in that [there was a broken piece of equipment on the 1 year old playground.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was a broken ride on caterpillar toy that was broken in many places on the 1 year old playground. The toy was discarded at time of inspection. A corrective action plan was submitted at time of inspection which states "Teachers will be required to do a daily checklist for outdoor equipment and turn it in to make sure that we are staying compliant." Administrative action will be taken. The children's center recently installed a new piece of outdoor play equipment and meets Licensing requirements.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 50 - Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G.
- Official code
- 50-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard.
- Report comments
- The 1 year old children were given whole baby carrots that were more than 1/2" long. Technical assistance was given to cut the carrots in half so that it did not pose a choking hazard. They were all cut in half at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service
- Official code
- 79-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [incorrect]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member signed the Attestation of Good Moral Character on the top and bottom of the form. It was corrected at time of inspection.
- 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
- 11-13
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member did not complete their 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of employment in the child care industry. Submit her DCF training transcript showing the completion of the course to PCLB. Licensing Specialist discussed the new school readiness training which must be completed by 6-30-24 with the director.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 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
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member did not complete the infant and toddler appropriate practicies within 90 days of employment in the infant room. Submit her DCF training transcipt showing the completion of the training to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 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
- 12-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the childrens center was observed to not be in good repair [the wall in the VPK classroom has a patch of peeling paint and peeling calk in the VPK bathroom.]. (Section 10, number 1)
- Report comments
- The VPK classroom had a patch of peeling paint on the wall. It was covered with a trash can for a temporary solution to prevent the children from peeling it further. The bathroom in the same classroom had peeling calk around the sink. Licening Specialist will return to observe the repairs.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 36 - Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 36-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The cot sheets were not secured to cot(s) as evidenced by the [sheets] in the classroom of [1] year oldchildren supervised by [2 staff].
- Report comments
- There were 2 cots sheets in the 1 year old classroom that were placed on the cots that had large rips in them. They were both discarded at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 53-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [8 one year old children] for (age group) did not possess an active credential as recognized by DCF. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 10) School Readiness [SR]
- Report comments
- The one year old classroom has 8 children enrolled with 2 staff. Neither staff member hold current credentials. Director/owner will put a staff member in the 1 year old classroom that hold current credentials in order to maintain the school readiness requirements. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider has no comment. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Elise Bishop 02/21/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Felicia Harris 02/21/2024
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- ACCESS - 86 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 86-02
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.
- Report comments
- 1 staff member had an incomplete acknowledgement form on file as it was missing the director's signature. The director signed it at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- 1 acknowledgement form was signed after date of expiration.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
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. [it was signed after date of hire.].
- Report comments
- 1 acknowledgement form was signed after date of hire.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-14
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.
- Report comments
- 1 staff member did not complete early literature within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not done on from C-0108 Child Care In-Service Training Record.
- Report comments
- All in-service training was documented on the training record at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-11
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. [14 children were marked in and 11 children were present.].
- Report comments
- The classroom that had a mixed group of children had 14 children marked in but 3 children were visiting another classroom and they were not marked out. The 3 visiting children were marked in on the other class attendance. Director/owner will speak to staff regarding the importance of accurate attendance.
- 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
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
- There was a sharp screw sticking out of the fence on the 1 year old playground. Director bent the screw down and will put duct tape on it to prevent children from injuring themselves.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 outdoor play area was not adequately fenced in that it had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area as evidenced by [there was a gap in the fence on the 1 year old playground.].
- Report comments
- A couple of the wooden fence slats did not extend to the bottom, causing a gap along the bottom of the fence. A large play kitchen was moved in front of the slats for now and technical assistance was given to add an additional slat along the bottom of the fence for a more permanent fix.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Adequate Fencing: VI. D.
- Official code
- 40-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for children to use in that [there were 4 broken riding toys and broken pieces on a play kitchen.].
- Report comments
- All of the play equipment was removed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 50 - Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G.
- Official code
- 50-02
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.
- Report comments
- 2 staff member's exposure control plan had expired.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The parents of children enrolled were not provided information detailing the causes symptoms and transmission of the influenza virus. (Section 19.2, number 9)
- Report comments
- Director could not locate the flu brochures from September 2022. She was reminded to have them signed annually in August or September.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 16-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [41] records where documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September was not available.
- Report comments
- Director could not locate the distracted driver brochures from September 2022. She was reminded to have them signed annually in September and April.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 16-20
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 process for ensuring all staff background screening forms and acknowledgments are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances in recent inspections where staff background screening documentation, such as acknowledgment forms, were expired or missing. This question helps clarify how the center manages these administrative requirements to ensure all personnel records remain current.
- Context
- Correction for the most recent finding is due by 6/12/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to perform regular safety checks on the outdoor play area, particularly regarding the fence and equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted concerns regarding gaps in the outdoor fencing that could pose a risk to children. Asking about the center's routine maintenance and inspection schedule for the playground helps parents understand how the facility ensures a secure outdoor environment.
- Context
- Correction for the most recent fencing finding was due by 9/18/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all hazardous items, such as cleaning supplies or sharp objects, are consistently stored out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated findings related to hazardous items like scissors or cleaning supplies being accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols in place to prevent these items from being left in reach.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily procedures for tracking attendance and ensuring the center closing log is accurately completed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate past instances where attendance logs were incomplete or did not accurately reflect the number of children present. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for monitoring child attendance and ensuring all safety protocols are followed at the end of the day.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with families when a child is missing a required health or immunization record?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying current on health records is important for the well-being of all children in the program. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative health requirements and coordinates with families to keep documentation up to date.