The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
A approved fire safety inspection was not available at time of inspection. Fire drill completed during inspection: 3/2/26, 6 staff, 43 children, 2 mins. to clear Fire extinguisher tagged: March 2025; will expire this month.
Correction status
Due by August 2, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Fire department inspection expired 1/31/2024 Fire extinguisher tagged: February 2024 Fire drill completed during inspection: 10 staff, 51 children, 1.59 to clear.
Correction status
Due by August 11, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
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Program personnel did not complete 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) Training [SR]
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Two staff did not complete SR Training within 90 days.
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
Inspector notes
The licensing representative observed one child in a crib with a blanket. The blanket was removed at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
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Documentation of Department approved safe sleep training was missing for one employee.
Correction status
Due by August 12, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
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Program personnel did not complete 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) Training [SR]
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School Readiness training was not completed prior to unsupervised care of children for one employee.
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
What is your current process for ensuring that cribs are kept free of items like blankets to support safe sleep environments?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection identified a concern regarding items in a crib that could pose a risk to infants. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains safe sleep standards.
Context
The item was removed at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain your annual fire safety inspections to ensure they are always up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that the facility has been noted more than once for not having a current fire safety inspection on file. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for keeping these important safety documents current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff members complete their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that there have been instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or missing. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all caregivers are properly prepared.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about your daily routines and how you supervise children throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages daily supervision and keeps parents informed is key to feeling comfortable with the care provided. This question helps parents gauge the transparency and communication style of the staff.
General question
Could you describe how you handle staff turnover and the onboarding process for new employees?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about how the center integrates new staff helps parents understand the consistency of care. This question provides insight into the support and training systems in place for the team.