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Primary Play Preschool LLC

1507 Tilley Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756

License:
C06PI0470
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
34
License expiration:
March 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.

Not this provider’s price.

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 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 18 available inspections for Primary Play Preschool LLC from January 23, 2023 through June 3, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 15, 2026 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of May 18, 2026.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
38

15 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
7

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33756

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.11
Local median
1.57

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
39%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
7
Local average
3.76

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [one] staff supervising [11] children.
Report comments
The were six 2s-3s and five 3s-4s being supervised by the Director. The 2s-3s teacher was on a break when Licensing staff arrived. The Director was reminded that when combining age groups, ratios must be that of the youngest child.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
Official code
06-01
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
An Immunization record for a child expired as of 4-30-26. Obtain an updated Immunization record for the child listed on the Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A random sample of five records and seven infant and toddler records was inspected; eleven records were in compliance.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2026
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center did not have an individualized written plan available for each infant up to 1 year of age; [3] infants were without a plan.
Inspector notes
The Director indicated she was unaware Written Plans were required for infants under 12 months, and assumed the daily Written Reports were sufficient. Ensure Written Plans are completed for all infants up to one year of age.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2026
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 23 - Written Plan (Infants) V. A.
Official code
23-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard.
Inspector notes
Children in the 2s-3s and 3s-4s classrooms were observed napping against/between furniture. Ensure cots are placed so children can exit safely from both sides of cots.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2026
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 42 - Napping Space VI. E.
Official code
42-04
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 [two tricycles were missing both handle covers].
Report comments
Repair OR replace the tricycles to prevent injury to children.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2026
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 50 - Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G.
Official code
50-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inspector notes
The refrigerator in the Infant classroom was observed to be 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure the temperature is lowered and monitored to ensure the temperature does not exceed 41 degrees Fahrenheit. If the problems persists, a new refrigerator may need to be purchased.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2026
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service
Official code
79-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
Inspector notes
A bottle in the Infant classroom was not labeled with a childs first and last name. When asked by the classroom teacher, she indicated she did not know who the bottle belonged to. Ensure all bottles and sippy cups are labeled with first and last names.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2026
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
Official code
80-01
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Program Personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel I [SR]
Report comments
1 staff member (AM) completed the preservice training after 90 days of employment.
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. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
12-20
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The hand washing sink in the [infant and 1's ] does not have hot and cold running water. [no hot water]. (Section 12.3, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
The hand washing sinks throughout the center did not have any hot water. The temperature in the infant and 1's sinks registered 70 degrees. The owner is aware and is working on getting the hot water heater replaced. Please send pictures of the temperature in the infant/1's handwashing sinks to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by February 12, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. (Section 10.6, numbers 5 and 8)
Correction / follow-up note
The sinks in the boys and girls bathrooms were not in good repair in that they were all very rusty. Please submit photos of all the sinks once they are either replaced or repaired to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by February 12, 2026
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 48 - Cleaned/Sanitized (Bathroom) VI.F. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
Official code
48-01
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A staff member qualified to be in charge was not on the premises during [1:30 until 1:45].
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist arrived for the center's inspection at 1:30pm and the owner/director who is the only SMIC was not present. A call was placed and she returned approximately 15 minutes later. Submit a corrective action statement ensuring that you will be on the premises at all times until another staff member who is a SMIC is hired.
Correction status
Due by September 30, 2025
More details
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SUPERVISION - 03 - Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A.
Official code
03-01
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. [1 child was not marked out of one class and marked into another class].
Correction / follow-up note
1 child was not marked out of one class and that same child was not marked into another class. Submit a corrective action statement ensuring that attendance will be accurate at all times.
Correction status
Due by September 30, 2025
More details
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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 is an enclosure around a piece of equipment outside on the playground. The enclosure was broken which exposed 2 sharp screws. The director repaired it at time of inspection. There were also a large metal shovel and large pieces of metal under the slide. There were all removed at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 38 - Clean/Free of Hazards (Outdoor Play Space): VI. D.
Official code
38-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings] was not maintained.
Report comments
There is turf on the playground, however it stops under the swings. Either extend the turf or add mulch around the swings so that there is a 6 foot area of resilient surface around the swings.
Correction status
Due by September 30, 2025
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D.
Official code
39-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of four feet high as evidenced by [portions of the fence were only 3 feet high].
Report comments
The fence on the playground has lattice added to the top in order to make it at least 4 feet high. There were portions of the fence that were missing the lattice making the fence only 3 feet high in places. Licensing Specialist will return to ensure that the entire perimeter of the fence is at least 4 feet high.
Correction status
Due by September 30, 2025
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Adequate Fencing: VI. D.
Official code
40-01
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [transitions were not documented this week].
Report comments
Transitions were not documented correctly in the 1 year old class. The teacher was not aware of the correct way to document transitions. Licensing Specialist gave her technical assistance so that she now understands how to properly document transitions. The director/owner is aware and will ensure that transitions are documented correctly going forward.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [March].
Report comments
The children's center did not conduct a fire drill in the month of March. Director/owner will ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly going forward.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
Official code
29-01
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
Report comments
1 acknowledgement form was found to be expired, a new one was signed at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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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)
Official code
11-06
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. (Section 19.5, number 2)
Correction / follow-up note
1 staff file did not have a complete 5 year employment history check. Submit a complete 5 year employment history check to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by January 22, 2025
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
11-16
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel who had current first aid training in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children.
Correction / follow-up note
The children's center has 4 staff employed and only 2 staff have first aid training. Submit a current first aid card showing at least 1 more staff with the training.
Correction status
Due by January 22, 2025
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
Official code
67-08
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel who had current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in each classroom/room/ designated space, or outdoor are occupied by children.
Correction / follow-up note
The children's center has 4 staff employed and only 2 staff have CPR training. Submit a current CPR card showing at least 1 more staff with the training.
Correction status
Due by January 22, 2025
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
Official code
67-09
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-olds] 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 director/owner placed one of the credentialed staff members in the 1 year old classroom to bring the SR requirement into compliance. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider has no comment. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Elise Bishop 01/08/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Annie Howard 01/08/2025
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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ACCESS - 86 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
Official code
86-02
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Report comments
1 staff member had an expired Acknowledgement Form on file. A new form was signed at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Report comments
2 staff members completed their 10 hours of annual in-service after 6-30-24. Administrative action will be taken.
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
12-10
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 [provider could not locate any closing log documentation].
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist asked the owner/director for the center's closing log and she could not locate any of them. She submitted corrective action statement at time of inspection which states "Going forward, I will put the closing log in a more conspicuous place (near my side door where I exit the building) to be sure it is seen."
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
Report comments
There were 2 sippy cups in the one year old refrigerator that did not have the children's last name and 1 bottle that did not have the childs' first or last name on it. They were all labeled at time of inspection. The staff member was reminded to write the children's first and last name on all sippy cups and bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
Official code
80-01
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
Inspector notes
1 staff member started their introductory course in child care after 90 day of employment. New school readiness training was discussed with provider.
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. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
12-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] 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 completed the infant and toddler appropriate practices after 90 days of employment in the infant room and the other staff member does not have the infant/toddler training at all. Submit DCF training transcript showing the completion of the training.
Correction status
Due by February 5, 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
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for[1]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.
Report comments
1 staff member completed their 10 hours of annual in-service after 6-30-23.
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
12-10
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [2 children from the 1 year old classroom were in the 2 year old classroom.].
Correction / follow-up note
There are 2 children on the attendance in the one year old classroom that have turned 2, however the children have been going back and forth from the 1year old class to the 2 year old class due to staff shortage. Submit a plan to ensure that either the 2 children are moved up to the 2 year old room permanently or they remain in the 1 year old room.
Correction status
Due by July 21, 2023
More details
Report section
SUPERVISION - 02 - Infants Separate: II.A.
Official code
02-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [6] children.
Correction / follow-up note
At time of visit, there was 1 staff supervising 6 one year old children. Submit a plan to ensure that the adult-child ratio is always met.
Correction status
Due by July 21, 2023
More details
Report section
SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
Official code
06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The required inside temperature of 65 degrees to 82 degrees F. was not maintained at all times in that [it was 87 degrees in the 1 year old classroom].
Correction / follow-up note
At time of arrival, the temperature in the 1 year old classroom was 87 degrees. Notify PCLB when the 1 year old classroom re-opens and the internal temperature is 82 degrees or lower. Submit a plan to ensure that the inside temperature does not exceed 82 degrees
Correction status
Due by July 21, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 35 - Temperature and Ventilation VI.C.
Official code
35-01
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit DCF training transcript showing the start date in the introductory course in child care to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2023
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
12-07
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
Submit DCF transcript showing the completion of the infant and toddler appropriate practices for the 1 staff member who is in the 1 year old classroom.
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2023
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: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Report comments
1 emergency medical release form was missing the notary stamp. It was stamped during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [3] 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. (Section 19.2, number 2)
Correction / follow-up note
Submit the 3 current immunization records to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2023
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
16-11
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. (Section 14.2, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
Director contacted the Clearwater fire inspector and they will be coming on 2-3-23. Submit the fire inspection to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
27-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [infant and 1's ] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [both sinks registered 117 degrees].
Report comments
Director immediately contacted someone and the water temperature will be adjusted. Licensing Specialist will return to re-temp the water in both sinks. Contact Licensing Specialist when water is adjusted. Further administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
Official code
33-02

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 how you ensure the correct staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during staff breaks or when combining age groups?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection from May 2026 where the center did not meet the required adult-child ratio when groups were combined. This question helps clarify the current process for managing staffing levels during transitions and breaks.
Context
A later inspection on June 3, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current procedure for setting up nap areas to ensure that children have safe, unobstructed access to exits at all times?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some cots were placed against furniture in a way that could block safe exit. This question allows the provider to explain how they organize sleeping spaces to keep them clear and safe.
Context
A later inspection on June 3, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track attendance and transitions between classrooms to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show multiple reports between 2024 and 2025 regarding incomplete or inaccurate attendance logs and transition documentation. This question helps parents understand the current system for keeping accurate records of child movement.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members have their required background screenings and employment history checks completed and documented correctly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2024 and 2025 indicate instances where background screening documentation or employment history checks were missing or expired. This question helps families understand the center's current process for maintaining personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you regularly inspect your outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition and free of any potential hazards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 show several findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment and play areas. This question helps parents learn about the center's routine for checking and repairing playground safety features.
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