Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.32
- Local median
- 0.19
La Petite Academy - Port Orange
650 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, FL 32127
- License:
- C07VO0101
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 159
- License expiration:
- June 29, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,231 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,231/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $56.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Volusia 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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for La Petite Academy - Port Orange from February 13, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of June 24, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 6
8 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32127
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 59%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 1.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 6, 2025June 10, 2025February 3, 2026June 11, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 6, 2025February 3, 2026June 11, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 25, 2024June 4, 2024February 6, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 23, 2024February 3, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 25, 2024February 6, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 14, 2025December 2, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist and the assistant director (driver) attempted to test the vehicle alarm and were unable to get it to activate. The driver is new to the bus and is not sure how it operates. The driver and director will research which alarm is on the bus and how it works before June 24, 2026. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 17: F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed all 53 childrens files. 3 childrens immunization records were expired. The director called the childrens parents to request the updated immunization records. The director will have them before June 24, 2026. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 59: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., fro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed all 53 childrens files. 1 childrens file did not have a student health examination form. The director called the parents of the child to request the student health from before June 24, 2026. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist reviewed the driver physical examination documentation. Physical examination has expired. The Driver will have until February 11, 2026, to have the physical exam completed and sent to the specialist. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 14-15: Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a childcare program to provide transportation must have the following A valid Florida driver license including the proper endorsement. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist did not observed capacity in all rooms. The director will be posting capacity in each room. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 22.3 4 1 Licensed Capacity A The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed that all emergency evacuation plans were not posted. The provider had some painting done and will be posting the emergency evacuation plans as soon as possible. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 28. The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed all 12 staff training transcripts. One staff member has not completed DCF training. Staff member has until March 20, 2026, to complete the DCF trainingThe Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 43: 4.3 Break in Service A. In the event an individual leaves the childcare industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different childcare facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the childcare industry. B. In the event an individual leaves the childcare industry not in compliance with the training requirements and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 11 newly enrolled children files. 3 children files were missing immunization forms. However, 2 were within their 30-day window. One child was not. The director called the parent to come pick up the child or bring in the copies of the forms. The provider has until February 11, 2026, to have the forms or the child will not be allowed to return.The Child Care Facility Handbook states on 59: A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist reviewed 11 newly enrolled children files. 3 children files were missing student health forms. However, 2 were within their 30- day window. One was not. The director called the parent to come pick up the child or bring in the copies of the forms. The provider has until February 11, 2026, to have the forms or the child will not be allowed to return.The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60: If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed all 12 staff files. One staff member was not rescreened for a 90-day break in service.Provider will have the staff member rescreened by February 11, 2026.The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 53:C. Child care personnel must be re- screened following a break in employment in the childcare industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel or individuals with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel or individuals until completion of re-screening. These childcare personnel or individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1 ] child care personnel for [20 ] children is required. A ratio of [1 staff] child care personnel for [24] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following ratios were observed on 12/02/2025: Room 1 infants 4:1 Room 2 infant & 1 years 10:2 Room 3 2- years 11:1 Room 4 3 - 5 years 24:1 The following ratios were observed after children were moved: Room 1 infants 5:2 Room 2 - 1-year-old 9:2 Room 3 - 2-year-old 11:1 Room 4 3-year-old 14:2 Room 5 4 & 5-year-old 10:1 Two teachers were on their lunch break while the children were napping leaving the facility out of ratio. Specialist stayed until the teachers returned and a third teacher arrived. Chapter 402.305(4) F.S. and the Child Care Facility Handbook state: The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 3 out of 4 accident/incident reports that were mentioned in the complaint. Not all were signed by the parent. The director wrote up the 4th accident/incident report and marked that the child is no longer enrolled at the facility on the parent signature line. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 55-56: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [six one year old children ] children is required. A ratio of [two] child care personnel for [a mixed group of fifteen one and two year old children] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following ratios were observed on 11/14/2025: Room 1 infants 8:2 Room 2 1 & 2 year old children 15:2 Room 3 2 & 3 year old children 16:1 Room 4 - 4 & 5 year old children 21:1 The following ratios were observed after children were moved: Room 1 infants 8:2 Room 2 - 1-year-old 10:2 - outside Room 3 - 2-year-old 6:1 Room 4 2 & 3-year-old 12:2 Room 5 4 & 5-year-old 20:1 The director requested support from La Petite Academy headquarters. One support staff arrived while specialist was at the facility and the director joined a classroom. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 12: 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Signatures of the staff]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Transportation Log was not completed. Staff signatures were missing, initials are not a substitute. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 15: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed children during naptime. A minimum distance of 18" was not maintained between each napping child. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 25: 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space B. When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space. C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. D. Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard. E. Nappi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed transportation log. The log was not completed after returning to the facility. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 15:2.5.2 Transportation LogA. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed staff not wearing a hairnet in the kitchen area. The Director found a box of hairnets and staff put the hairnet on. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 29: B. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready-to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the changing station, and it had not been cleaned. Director instructed the staff to clean the station. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 37: E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Cotton balls or applicators, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Scissors, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist examined all first aid kits, and they were missing several items. The Director informed specialist that they follow the required listed items from the corporate office. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 54: C. Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 11 newly enrolled children files. One did not have a current Immunization form. The Child Care Handbook states on page 59: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific im ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two staff members had outdated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms in their files. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist reviewed 8 new staff files. None of them had 5 year employment histories in the files. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 51: D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, numbers 2 and 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The licensing specialist observed the underside of the diaper changing pad to be unclean in the toddler and one year old room. While the licensing specialist was there, the director had the teachers clean the area and informed them the underside needs to be cleaned after every use. The Child Care Facility Handbook States: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Wash the classroom mirrors daily. The mirrors in the 3 year old classroom are very dirty. All trash cans must be covered. The large trash can in the 3 and 4 year old classroom does not have a lid. The CCF Handbook states that all child care facilities must me clean, in good repair, and free from health and safety hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The quantity of toys, equipment and/or furnishings suitable to each childs age and development was inadequate for the number of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Please enhance the reading areas. Make them inviting for the children. Very few books available for the children, especially in the 3 year old classroom where 6 books were available for this class of 11 children. The CCF Handbook states that a child care facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each child's age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year old room] group was inadequate in that [a child was locked in a closet for 15 minutes.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff members had just put the cots away and not locked the closet door where the cots are kept. Children were playing with the closet door so a staff member ran over and locked it not realizing that a child was inside. According to one of the staff members, the child was in the closet for 15 minutes untils she heard crying. The CCF Handbook states that child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1 year old] group was inadequate in that [a child was climbing on a child size book shelf and a child size kitchen set in the classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A child in the 1 year old classroom was climbing on a child size book shelf and a child size kitchen set when a teacher pulled him off of the kitchen set. The CCF handbook states that child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside of the building.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Report comments
- A staff member pulled a 1 year old child off of child sized classroom furniture that the child was climbing on, for the child's safety. The staff member inappropriately pulled the child off of the furniture and dislocated the child's elbow. The CCF Handbook states that childcare personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the child's physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning, or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. • Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments The director and staff members were available during this complaint repor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On the day of this inspection there were 9 children present in the 4 and 5 year old classroom. 13 were documented as present on the attendance form. The classroom staff member corrected the attendance in the presence of this counselor. The CCF Handbook states that daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all vehicle safety alarms are tested and functioning properly before children are transported?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection show that a vehicle alarm was not in working condition at that time. Asking about current testing procedures helps clarify how the center ensures these systems remain reliable for daily transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted a finding regarding background screening documentation for a staff member. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for maintaining up-to-date screening records.
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How does the center monitor staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during staff breaks or transitions?
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- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that maintaining proper staff-to-child ratios has been a topic of concern in recent reports. This question allows the director to explain the current staffing strategies used to ensure consistent supervision.
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What is your process for verifying that all required health and immunization records are current for every child enrolled?
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- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted instances where student health or immunization records were missing or expired. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages these important health documents.
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How do you handle daily cleaning and sanitation routines for shared spaces and equipment to ensure they meet health standards?
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- Why ask this
- Public records show that sanitation and facility cleanliness have been mentioned in past inspection reports. This question provides insight into the center's current maintenance and cleaning schedule.
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