Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.87
- Local median
- 1
Kids Inc. Wauchula
315 S Florida Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
- License:
- C10HA0002
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 96
- License expiration:
- October 13, 2026
Typical cost: $721 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$721/mo
Median daily rate: $33.26 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hardee 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 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 30 available inspections for Kids Inc. Wauchula from January 26, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 56 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 30
- Recorded violations
- 56
- Higher-concern violations
- 20
- Repeated topics
- 9
6 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
30 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33873
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 3.43
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024March 12, 2024August 20, 2024October 3, 2024June 5, 2025October 2, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024March 12, 2024June 11, 2024July 15, 2024October 3, 2024June 5, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024June 11, 2024July 15, 2024February 6, 2025June 5, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024March 12, 2024June 11, 2024August 20, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024October 3, 2024January 30, 2026June 5, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024March 12, 2024October 3, 2024February 6, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024October 2, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024October 3, 2024Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 12, 2024April 22, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple areas of missing/chipped paint along the lower exterior wall on the smaller playground that was accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the center classroom in the second building had lighting over the reading/homework/painting or other close work areas that measured 31.4 - 32.1-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the lighting with brighter bulbs or add additional lighting to ensure the areas measure a minimum of 50-foot candles prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a scooter on the smaller playground that was missing a black knob on one handlebar & also a section of the rear seat cushion was missing. The provider removed the scooter while the specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 3 areas of fencing on the large playground with gaps measuring 4 3/4-inch, 5 inch and 6 inches. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair the fencing prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [6 children were observed in the 1-year-old classroom and only 5 children were signed in.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the classroom attendance roster in the 1-year-year-old classroom that had 6 children in attendance and only 5 children were signed in. The provider corrected the sheet while the specialist was present. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the rosters are current at all times and was reminded that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 9/12/2025 but had violations that needed corrections with a due date of 10/12/25, and the prior year was completed on 9/6/2024. Additional time was allotted to align with the fire department's due date. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved and passed fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/14/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 9/2/25 (lockdown) and 4/7/25 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed frozen waffles, pancakes, sausages, English muffins and mini corn dogs in the freezer that were not sealed properly and/or labeled with type & date. Technical assistance was given to the provider that once removed from the original packaging, the foods must be labeled with either the manufacturers expiration date (if still in an opened package) or once opened, labeled with the date the package was opened and type of food.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
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 [(9) 1-year-old's] for [2 staff] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental with (9) 1-year-old's and neither staff has an active staff credential nor is enrolled in a CDA program. This was also confirmed by speaking with both staff and director who stated they only had their DCF training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have one of the staff obtain staff credentials and/or enroll in a CDA course prior to the due date or reduce the number of children back to a ratio of 1 staff to (6)1-year-olds prior to the due date. The provider was encouraged to refer to the School Readiness Handbook, Section 4 for all rules related to group size/ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 48 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 48-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 9 hours documented in-service training for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 18 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an annual physical that was expired and has been transporting after the physical expired. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current driver's physical that includes medical approval to drive prior to the due date and was reminded the staff cannot drive until it has been completed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an area of peeling paint located in the bathroom near the toilet tank lid between the 2 & 3-year-old classroom that was accessible to the children. Also, in the school age classroom in the second building, there was a small crack in the ceiling. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint both areas prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a TV sitting on a window ledge in the school age classroom that was not mounted permanently, had the power cord hanging and was accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount to the wall including the cord or remove from the classroom prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [the sink is being used for handwashing and bottle prep.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time if the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a bottle brush located near the handwash sink in the infant classroom. The licensing specialist asked the staff if the sink was handwashing, and the staff acknowledged it was. When questioned about the bottle brush, the staff stated bottles are also prepared in the same sink. Technical assistance was given to the provider that bottle prep and handwashing cannot occur in the same sink and to either install a separate sink for bottle prep or prep all bottles in the kitchen area prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed on 9/30/24, 1 child was not marked off the vehicle and on 10/2/24, none of the children were marked off the vehicle. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed trash bags, window cleaner and toilet bowl cleaner located in the children's bathroom between the 2 and 3 & 4-year-old classroom. The provider removed the items placing them back into compliance for this standard. Technical support was given to the provider that all cleaning products, toxic substances, hand sanitizer, etc. must be stored out of the reach of the children at all times. Lastly, the staff bathroom door was open and not locked and the licensing specialist observed In an unlocked cabinet was nail polish remover, trash nags, bathroom cleaner, Odoban disinfectant, Lysol toilet cleaner. Technical assista ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed cups in the 4-year-old classroom that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. The provider labeled the cups while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed both swing seta and large climbing equipment did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 3 - 5 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded to rake the high traffic areas regularly to ensure the mulch remains at 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter and 6 feet in perimeter from the base of the equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete Early Literacy training within 1 year of their industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 9 hours documented in-service training for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed a new staff file and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed a new staff file & observed the staff was missing a 5131 form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed a new staff file and determined the staff listed had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment documented). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following information: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior em ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the lighting in the middle classroom still had a fixture that was not operational and the lighting measured 7.76 foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs or the fixture iprior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist determined that the staff listed on the supplemental still did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry and/or completed training after the 15 months. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the following: Multiple areas of the roof/siding on both buildings were not in good repair (multiple shingles missing, missing siding on front building, rotten wood on door frame of 2nd building 1. In a classroom in the front building, areas of the ceiling were broken/hanging/stained 2. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint all areas prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a TV in the right front classroom (2-year-old) with the power cord hanging and was accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cords to the wall prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the 3-year-old classroom, and the middle classroom in the 2nd building and the bathrooms in the 2nd building had light fixtures that were inoperable and the lighting measured 11.81 -15.68-foot candles. The provider replaced the bulbs in the bathrooms bringing the lighting to 41.9 - 47.6-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures in the remaining rooms prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry and/or completed training after the 15 months. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the required 10-hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2022 - 2023. The provider completed the form while the licensing specialist was present placing them back into compliance for this standard. Note: there was no training certificates in the file upon original review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing verification from 1 previous employer). The provider completed while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance. Lastly, the provider was reminded that previous employment documentation must include a full 5 years. If the staff has not worked (i.e. student, stay at home mom, unemployed, etc.), it must be documented.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [four year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [staff walked out of the classroom leaving children alone]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the staff member in the four year old classroom to the right from the entrance of the second building in another empty classroom (SA classroom) next to the four year old classroom leaving children unattended. The staff noticed the counselor enter the building and hurriedly walked back into the classroom with children as counselor was approaching the conduct ratio. The counselor reminded staff after completing ratio that she must stay in the classroom with the children after noticing this staff was the only staff responsible for supervising children in the classroom. It is unknown how long the children were left alone in the cl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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
- At time of inspection, the counselor observed a four month old infants sleeping on their back in a crib wearing a bib that was flipped up near the infants face and with a thick pink blanket placed in the crib with the infant. The counselor advised the staff that the blanket posed a suffocation hazard in the crib and also suggested if the infant is sleeping to remove the bib while the infant is in the crib sleeping. The staff advised that she knew and immediately removed the blanket and the bib from the crib and infants neck at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the no items are placed in the crib with infants that can pose a strangulation or suffocation hazard to the child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A staff member who had not completed all pre-service training requirements was allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 18.1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete pre service training or any required training prior to being left alone with children. The staff was observed with school aged children at time of inspection without a supervising staff with her who has child care hours. TA was provided to ensure staff completes preservice training or part 1 of introductory training and test out by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-32
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the facilitys van 2 used to transport children with a vehicle alarm that sounded after 5 minutes after the ignition was turned off. The counselor advised the provider that rule states the vehicle alarm must sound after 1 minute of the ignition turned off. The provider contacted the provider who inspected the alarm after the last inspection and they stated there is a way to adjust the timeframe of the alarm sounding. The provider advised they will get the alarm fixed as soon as possible. This is the week of spring break and the facility is not transporting this week and they will get the vehicle alarm worked on this Thursday. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one and two year old classroom watching the Trolls movie. Counselor advised the provider that children under two years old can not have any media while in care. The provider stated she understood and the staff immediately turned off the tv and put on music for the children instead using a radio. TA was provided to ensure that children under the age of two years old do not have electronic media while in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one and two year old classroom watching the Trolls movie. The counselor advised the provider that the Trolls movie is not educational and children in care should have media that is educational while in care. The provider stated she understood, and the staff immediately turned off the tv and put on music for the children instead using a radio. TA was provided to ensure that children two and older have educational media offered while in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys frozen food still not labeled with the food items expiration date, however the facility has labeled the date received. The counselor advised that the food type name and expiration date must be labeled on food stored. was provided to ensure the food items are labeled appropriately by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start required DCF introductory training within 90 days of starting in the industry. The staff started in the child care industry on 9/27/2023 but did not start training until 12/31/2023. Staff started a course but late. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete required introductory training within 90 days from the state they started in the industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the provider submitted a request for out of state child abuse and neglect registry through their form via email submission on 2/21/2024 and also submitted a search for Sexual offender but completed a national. Counselor advised that the individual state needs to be requested to submit a search. The provider completed the search at time of inspection for the state of Texas and documented results on file. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates a search for out of state child abuse and neglect and sexual offender search for staff who has lived out of state within the past five years.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Location and Destination upon arrival and depature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys vehicle, van 1 the driver listed on the supplemental failed to complete transportation log with documentation of Location and Destination for the last 2 weeks of transporting children in care. Counselor advised that logs should be filled out to its entirety daily. TA was provided to ensure that the transportation logs are completely documented with all required information regarding transporting children in care. Provider is encouraged to read, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facilitys vehicle, van 1 the driver listed on the supplemental failed to complete training for CPR and First Aid before transporting children in care. The provider stated that she is registering the staff to complete the training and will utilize the back up driver until facility is in compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that all drivers are trained in CPR and First Aid and hold documented credentials of the completed training prior to transporting children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facilitys vehicle, van 2 the driver CCP listed on the supplemental did not have appropriate documentation of a drivers medical physical before transporting children in care. Provider stated that she knew she did not have medical clearance to transport children in care. The staff started transporting children on 1/8/2024 but did not have a physical until 1/13/2024. The driver obtained a current documented physical after a couple of days of driving the facility's van. TA was provided to ensure that drivers have a documented annual medical form on file before transporting children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facililtys vehicle, van 2 did not have a working alarm that sound within 1 minute of the ignition disengaged. The provider who is the driver of the van stated that she has never heard the vehicle alarm sound when she drives children to the destination after the vehicle is parked she automatically walks to the back of the van and pushes the green button. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has the alarm checkout for good working condition per rule requirements. Provider is encouraged to read, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguishers in both the facilitys vans used to transport children in care not secured. The counselor advised the provider that the fire extinguisher poses a potential safety hazard is they are not secured or properly mounted in the vehicle. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are mounted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys storage closet in the main hallway to the left of the entrance across from the one and two year old classrooms unlocked with harmful cleaning supplies on the ground and low shelves in reach of children in care. The door was observed with a sign that read, Keep door locked at all times. The provider advised that the door is usually locked, but someone forgot. The provider immediately locked the door at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children in care do not have access to cleaning supplies or any other toxic or hazardous material while in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguisher in both the facilitys vans used to transport children with a fire extinguisher that was smaller than the minimum required size of 2A10BC. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are replaced to the appropriate size by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple freezers throughout the facility with frozen food stored that was not labeled with food type or expiration date. TA was provided to ensure that the frozen food is labeled by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple freezers throughout the facility without thermometers. Provider immediately placed thermometer in all freezers at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure the freezers have a thermometer placed inside the freezers at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing area in the two year old classroom with items stored that we not related to diapering to include paint, construction paper and decorations in a storage bin. Counselor advised provider that only items related to diapering should be present on changing areas. The provider immediately removed excess items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing areas only store items related to diapering at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to inform the Office of Licensing of loosing a director with 5 working days of when the event occurred. The facility stated that the last date the previous director worked was 1/2/2024. The counselor received the emailed change of director checklist request on 2/6/2024. TA was provided to ensure that provider follows what rule states regarding the lost of credentialed director.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Emergency information was not posted on or near all telephones in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not have emergency number posted by facilitys phone. TA was provided to ensure that the emergency phone number and written directions are posted near the facilitys phone by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the child care personnel listed on the supplemental started working and or transporting children in care without a current eligible status on their documented background screening before supervising children in care. Staff had documented on file of an eligible background screening for child care at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all staff at the facility who have access to children in care have documented current eligible background screening prior to contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental lived in the state of Texas within the past 5 years and did not request a out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search nor a out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search prior to working at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that staff has results of the completed search documented by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 • tA: FSc advised provider child care personnel must complete training by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
How do you ensure that your daily attendance rosters are always accurate and travel with the children whenever they leave their classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection show that a classroom had more children present than were signed in on the attendance roster. This question helps clarify current procedures for maintaining accurate group counts throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
Could you explain your current process for ensuring that all staff members working with children meet the necessary credential requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that staff members supervising a group did not hold the required active credentials. This question helps parents understand how the center verifies and maintains staff qualifications.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all drivers have current medical physicals and required safety training before they transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2025 inspection indicate that a driver was found to be transporting children with an expired physical examination. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies driver requirements.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2024 show that cleaning supplies were found in areas accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the center's current safety protocols for storing hazardous items.
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Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for verifying that all children are accounted for when they depart a vehicle after being transported?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection indicate that children were not properly marked off the transportation log upon arrival at their destination. This question helps clarify the center's current safety checks for vehicle arrivals.
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