Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.54
- Local median
- 1.54
World Of Tiny Stars, Inc.
506 E Cornell St, Avon Park, FL 33825
- License:
- C10HI0058
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 19
- License expiration:
- September 1, 2026
Typical cost: $953 - $993 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953 - $993/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 - $45.84
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Highlands 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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 26 available inspections for World Of Tiny Stars, Inc. from February 16, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 40 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 26, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from April 29, 2026 through June 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 26
- Recorded violations
- 40
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 8
9 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
26 total inspections vs 0 local median in 33825
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 28%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 2.93
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 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 20, 2023April 30, 2024August 14, 2024August 18, 2025April 27, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
December 20, 2023April 30, 2024August 14, 2024August 18, 2025April 27, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
December 20, 2023April 30, 2024June 3, 2024April 27, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 20, 2023August 14, 2024April 24, 2025August 18, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 20, 2024August 18, 2025April 27, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 24, 2025August 18, 2025September 3, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 18, 2025April 27, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 30, 2024July 8, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the rug in the infant classroom was stained/dirty. Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean the rug, replace or remove from the classroom prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 multiple areas of peeling paint in the infant classroom 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 May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 the following: the yellow picnic table has a section of rotten wood on the top and on the seating area with an exposed screw • the plastic caterpillar was observed broken/cracked in multiple places • Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or remove all above-mentioned items prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 March 2026.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of March 2026. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care and to complete a fire dirll prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/9/26 and no emergency preparedness drills have been conducted yet this licensing year. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in June 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the 3 &4-year-old classrooms bathroom did not have a hand wash sign posted near the sink. Technical assistance was given to the provider to hang the signs that include when and how to wash hands prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had expired 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 May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 5 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 years date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have the updated Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. Previous technical assistance specific to this was notated during the prior inspection dated 12/22/25. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form that is dated July 2024 at the bottom prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who had not completed all preservice training requirements were allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 3.1 - Training Requirements, Page 7) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental has only completed 2 pre-service classes. The provider stated she will have the staff complete the remaining courses by Friday, 9/5/25.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-31
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who had not completed all preservice training requirements were allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 3.1 - Training Requirements, Page 7) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the required OEL pre-service training prior to being alone with the children and was observed in a classroom alone with children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start and complete all pre-service training prior or Part 1 DCF including passing the tests prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that staff who have not completed the 45 hours DCF training must complete all pre-service courses or all Part 1 DCF classes and test prior to unsupervised contact with children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-31
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 8/5/25 and the prior year was completed on 7/3/24. 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 6/17/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 7/18/25 (lockdown) and 3/28/25 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in June 2025. A fire drill was conducted with the licensing specialist using the fire panel, which sounded the alarm.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 did not have documentation of completing the required 10-hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2024 - 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete 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 September 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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 health 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 September 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing enrollment dates on their application/registration form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was also encouraged to review all children's files to ensure each file is complete and has an enrollment date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 4 staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Supplement to the Child Care Facility form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a blank 5131 form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist 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. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed only 2 staff were onsite with current 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 and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2025
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- 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. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing prior employers & verifications). 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: 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 employment must be documented and verified ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient in-service hours for fiscal year 2023 - 2024, but was not recorded on an in-service log, The provider entered the training on the logs placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 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 health 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 September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- 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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed 1 staff with 7 children, ages 1 & 2. The provider stated 2 additional staff were on break. The licensing specialist returned the following day and observed the facility was in ratio. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that in mixed age groups where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group at all times. Staff/Children/Age Group: Day 1 1/7/1 & 2's 1/9/2 & 3's Staff/Children/Age Group: Day 2 1/6/1 & 2's 2/10/2 & 3's + director
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the provider added mulch directly below the stationary equipment (swings and jungle gym) but did not add any additional for the 6-foot fall zone perimeter requirement. The areas directly under the equipment measured 6 inches, but outside measured 3 inches. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch to the fall zones prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of March 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 May 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the stationary equipment (swings and jungle gym) did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 2 - 4 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that any new permanent or stationary playground equipment installed must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment and maintain 6" in depth of resilient surface.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files 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 May 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing an enrollment date on their application/registration form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- 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 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 May 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [8 children (1) infant and (7) 1-year-old's] for [2 staff] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 10) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the staff listed on the supplemental with (1) infant and (7) 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 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 4 infants and 1 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 48 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 48-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a bathroom cabinet under a sink unsecured with toxic cleaning chemicals inside accessible to the children in care. It should be noted the cabinet had a child lock but was not secured. Also, inside the bathroom with the tube, there was the mechanism to control the water apart sitting the tube accessible to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that toxic chemicals and harmful items are stored away from children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when the cabinet was secure and the parts to the water mechanism was removed. •
- 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [holes in the mesh sides of pack and play]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed two pack play used for the infants had holes in the mesh sides. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that furnishings are safe for the children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing set that is attached to the plastic house with slide] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the swing set that is attached to the plastic house with slide with less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 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 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, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40-hour introductory training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 within 90 days of employment/industry start date. The provider was reminded that staff cannot start training with Early Literacy.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof that sleep safe and shaken baby training was completed prior to being left alone in the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that training is completed prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child listed on the supplemental had a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement is over two years old. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children have current health examination of file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [the information was not provided]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files determined that children listed on the supplemental did not have an influenza brochure in their file from August/September 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the flu brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of August or September and a copy placed in the child's file. This standard was brought back into compliance as the months have passed. • Provider advised that 19 children are enrolled, Counselor reviewed all childrens files. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the information was not provided]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed childrens files and determined that children listed on the supplemental did not have documentation regarding parent(s) or legal guardian(s) were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the month of September 2023. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children enrolled parent and/or guardian are provided distracted driver information in April and September. This standard was brought back into compliance as the month has passed. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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.
Finding-specific
Could you explain how the center ensures that all staff members have their required background screening documents and character attestations up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent findings related to incomplete background screening documentation for staff. This question helps clarify the current administrative process for maintaining these records.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required pre-service training before they are left alone with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where staff were observed in classrooms without having completed all required pre-service training. This question helps understand how the center monitors staff training status to ensure compliance.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage staff-to-child ratios to ensure that all classrooms are fully covered, especially during staff breaks or transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes findings where the required staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question allows the provider to explain their current staffing practices and how they maintain coverage.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that the required number of staff trained in CPR and First Aid are present at all times when children are in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate past findings where the facility did not have an adequate number of staff trained in CPR and First Aid on-site. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these safety requirements are met.
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Finding-specific
How often does the center conduct and document safety inspections of the indoor and outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show recurring concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and the documentation of safety checks. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for monitoring the safety of play areas.
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