Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 1
Children's World Day Care & Learning Center Of Hardee Inc
908 S 8th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
- License:
- C10HA0005
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 41
- License expiration:
- February 12, 2027
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 violationsJune 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Children's World Day Care & Learning Center Of Hardee Inc from February 7, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 5, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of March 4, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 6, 2026 through June 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 35
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 6
6 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33873
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024June 7, 2024October 18, 2024January 28, 2025February 5, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024January 28, 2025June 5, 2025July 14, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 28, 2025February 5, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024February 5, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024March 12, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024October 18, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed missing electrical outlet covers in the 3-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure outlet covers are installed prior to the due date and at all times when children are in care. Additional time was allotted to align the due dates.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the fencing on the left side of the playground measured 46 inches. The specialist observed there was a buildup of mulch along the bottom of the fence likely causing the height deficiency. Technical assistance was given to the provider ensure the fence measures 48 inches in height prior to the due date. Extra time was allotted to align the due dates.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.7
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility does not have a written plan for unusual occurrences. Technical assistance was given to the provider to develop a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or childcare personnel to the licensing authority prior to the due date. The following types of incidents must be addressed:1. Lost or missing child;2. Suspected maltreatment of a child;3. Injuries or illness requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment;4. Death of child or child care personnel;5. Presence of a threatening individual who attempts or succeeds in gaining entra ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-24
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the plastic climber was broken in multiple places.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the plastic climber had 2 areas that were broken and a hole near the bottom. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Also, the specialist observed the slide equipment needs to have the slide portion sanded and repainted or removed from the playground. (note: the equipment did not have any hazards at this time but has signs of chipping). Also, technical assistance was given to the provider to monitor the remaining equipment and sand/paint as needed. Lastly, the specialist observed a wooden box on the playground that is covering a pipe that is n ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red jungle jym and green airplane] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the red jungle gym and green airplane did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 2 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed prescription medication i(Epi pen) n the kitchen area. Upon review of the childs file, it was determined there was no medication authorization on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all medication must have written authorization from the parent/guardian to give prescription and/or non-prescription medications and to obtain an authorization form prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an Epi pen that expired 12/31/2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider to request a current prescription from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Lastly, the specialist observed a can of sunscreen in the same area of the kitchen. The provider stated the child is no longer enrolled. Technical assistance was given to the provider to discard the sunscreen.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed medication (epi pen) the child listed on the supplemental. Upon review of the childs file, there was no documentation of training in the file. Technical assistance was given to the provider that prior to administering medication to children, childcare personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures and to obtain the proper documentation prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the child listed on the supplemental has an Epi pen onsite and no documentation was onsite for the medication that is used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentation on the authorization form to describe symptoms that would require the medication to be given. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain this documentation prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-22
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were staff who were no longer employed and/or who were not on the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed daily attendance sheets and observed on several dates, children were missing time in, time out and or a parent or guardian signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider to designate 1 staff to be responsible to ensure the daily attendance sheets are complete daily. Another suggestion was to highlight the entry on the sheet to ensure the parent/guardian sees and can correct. The provider was reminded that each the parent or guardian may document the time when time when his or her child enters and departs the child care facility, however, the provider is responsible for ensuring that attendance records ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the facility is using 1 sheet for all classrooms.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility is using 1 attendance sheet for all classrooms. The provider stated the facility recently started using the system to save paper. Technical assistance was given to the provider that each classroom must have their own attendance sheet. 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
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one 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
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the reinspection, per a phone conversation with the provider, the child listed on the supplemental still does not have a current immunization. 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 August 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed only 2 staff were onsite with current and valid CPR. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care. An additional staff with valid and current CPR arrived and returned to the 4 & 5-year-old classroom while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed only 2 staff were onsite with current First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. An additional staff arrived with current & valid First Aid and returned to the 4 & 5-year-old classroom while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental only had an immunization history and was missing form DH Form 680 in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the 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
- 41-01
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
- 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 12/27/24 and the prior year was completed on 12/12/23. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of November 2024.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to complete a fire drill during the month of November 2024. The provider stated when the facility was going to do the fire drill, the alarm/monitoring company was on vacation and was unable to do so. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be conducted monthly when children are in care and to ensure they are completed at various days/times. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/13/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 8/5/24 (lockdown) and 6/13/24 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in December 2024. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red and blue merry go rounds, the red jungle gym and red helicopter] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the red and blue merry go round, red jungle gym and red helicopter did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 0 - 4 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 maintains a 6-foot perimeter from the base of the equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental only had an immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current Form 680 from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- 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 February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the months of April 2024, June 2024, July 2024, August 2024 and September 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only completed 6 1/2 hours in-service hours for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete an additional 3 1/2 hours of 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 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to train the staff and document prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the playground has fencing along one side that is not measuring the required 48". There is a buildup of dirt and mulch at the base of the fencing that needs to be cleared away. TA was provided that the base must be secure and tight at the bottom, a wire may need to be added to the bottom. TA was provided to dig the dirt and mulch out at the bottom of the fence. Also, there are three areas that the mulch is pushing the fencing away from the pole. The fencing will need to be secured back to the support poles.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red merry go round, the green helicopter, the red climber the re helicopter and the slide.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the red merry go round, the green helicopter, the red climber, the red helicopter and the only measured 0-2 inches of mulch. TA was provided that the provider will need to add more mulch to the playground. The mulch must measure the required 6" in-depth 6 ft out and around.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed several of the childrens sleeping mats torn and not impermeable. The counselor advised the provider that mats need to be impermeable with no tears observed by the date. TA was provided to ensure that mats are impermeable to ensure they are sanitary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a storage closet in the VPK classroom near the childrens restroom with the door unlocked. When counselor opened the door she observed cleaning supplies on mid to low shelves accessible to children in care. Provider stated that the door is usually locked and the last staff to use the supplies did not lock it behind her. Provider locked the door at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that storage of harmful items is never accessible to children 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the childrens sleeping mats throughout the facility with a few that were not impermeable. The mats were observed torn with tears exposing the cushion material making the mat impermeable. Provider stated that parents provide the mats and also, she will have the parents replace the mats soon. TA was provided to ensure that sleeping mats are impermeable at all times to remain sanitary.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the children in care throughout the facilitys water bottles provided from home with no name or just the childs first name. Counselor advised provider that bottles and cups are required to have the childs full name written. Provider had staff to label the childrens cup with the full name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full name at all times.
- 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: 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 a course within 90 days of employment in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 11/6/2023. As of 2/6/2024 90 days in the industry the staff has not started a course. The counselor advised provider that staff needs to create a training account I.D. and start a course from part 1 or part 2 of the required DCF introductory training by the due date. The staff created an account at time of inspection and now has a training I.D. TA was provided to ensure that all child care personnel start a training course from introductory training within 90 days ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the exposure plan training refresher annually. The training was last completed 2/4/2023. The staff completed the exposure plan training refresher at time of inspection and documented todays date. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training refresher is completed and documented annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not have enough staff on site at time of inspection that were training in CPR and hold credentials. The facility had 19 children on site at time of inspection and only 2 staff had current CPR. Three staff are required per rule to be on site as long as ratio is between 0-25 children at any time. TA was provided to ensure that the appropriate number of staff have current CPR and documentation is on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not have enough staff on site at time of inspection that were training in First Aid and hold credentials. The facility had 19 children on site at time of inspection and only 2 staff had current First Aid training. Three staff are required per rule to be on site as long as ratio is between 0-25 children at any time. TA was provided to ensure that the appropriate number of staff have current First Aid training and documentation is on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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.
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Could you describe your current process for ensuring that electrical outlets are properly covered in all classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection indicate that some electrical outlet covers were missing in a classroom. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for children.
- Context
- This was noted during a February 2026 inspection.
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What is your procedure for managing and documenting authorization forms for children who require as-needed medications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that documentation describing symptoms for as-needed medication was missing for a child. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all necessary medical instructions are clearly on file.
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How do you ensure that all hazardous materials, such as cleaning supplies, are stored securely and remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where hazardous items were found to be accessible to children. Asking about current storage protocols helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes keeping these items out of reach.
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What steps do you take to ensure that your emergency preparedness plan is comprehensive and that staff are well-trained on these procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that the facility has been noted for gaps in emergency preparedness planning and drill documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center prepares for and manages unusual occurrences.
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How do you maintain your outdoor play equipment and the surrounding ground cover to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have identified recurring issues with playground equipment maintenance and protective ground cover depth. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility keeps play areas ready for daily use.
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