Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.79
- Local median
- 1.79
First Baptist Church Of Highland City Preschool
5410 Yarborough Ln, Lakeland, FL 33812
- License:
- C10PO0030
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 71
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk 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 inspectionMarch 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for First Baptist Church Of Highland City Preschool from January 12, 2023 through March 27, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 26, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 25, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 34
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 7
7 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 15 local median in Lakeland
Compared to 127 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 58%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 3.44
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 10 recorded violations.
July 14, 2023November 21, 2023July 24, 2024November 21, 2024January 3, 2025July 28, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
July 14, 2023November 21, 2023March 18, 2024March 11, 2025July 28, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 14, 2023November 21, 2023March 18, 2024November 21, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 21, 2023January 3, 2025January 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 18, 2024July 28, 2025March 26, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 11, 2025November 21, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 24, 2024November 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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)
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff that is listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 08/17/2023 and should have completed the training by 8/17/24 or before she was hired. TA was provided for the staff needs to complete the training before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a now enrolling advertisement sign in front of the facility that did not include the providers license number. The specialist advised the provider that the facilitys license number must be added to all advertisement for the facility. The provider immediately wrote the license number onto the now enrolling sign at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all advertisements include the facilitys license number.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the one year old classroom back wall lower on the wall accessible to children an area with paint peeling. TA was provided to ensure that the wall is painted in the one year old classroom by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an active red ant pile on the older childrens playground. The provider immediately placed ant treatment down over the ant pile at time of inspection. The ant pile was observed removed from the playground once the provider treated the area. TA was provided to ensure that potential hazards are eliminated from the outdoor area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The form was last signed on 8/1/2024. The provider had the staff sign a new form on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel/volunteer have a signed Child Abuse and Neglect form placed on file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental with additional work history that was not verified prior to the staff starting at the facility. The provider immediately called and verified the two additional work history positions at time of inspection and documented the verification on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that 5 year work history is verified and documentation is placed on file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the air conditioning vents in the facility with some dust and as well as stained with mildew like stains. In the area outside the two year old classroom where cots are stored the vent was observed with a mildew like stain. Also, in the two year old classroom restroom in the ceiling a hole was observed where the air circulator fan is located with no vent cover and heavy dust build up. As well as in the same classroom the air conditioning vent near the entrance to the classroom was observed with the same mildew like staining. Lastly, in the the main hallway near the three year old classroom to the left side the wall v ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the toddler childrens cots stored in the area in near the two year old classroom with heavy stains and needed to be cleaned to eliminate stains. TA was provided to ensure that the cots are cleaned and sanitized and stains are eliminated by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the garbage can containing food waste in the food preparation area in the facility with no lid. The provider located a garbage can lid stored at the facility and placed it on the garbage can at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a tight fitted lid for the garbage can by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- On April 30, 2025, the provider notified the Licensing specialist via email that the facility loss their credentialed director as of 4/30/2025. As of todays date the facility still does not have a credentialed director approved by Office of Licensing. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a director with active credentials.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplementals exposure plans on file and determined they were not completed annually. The staff did complete the training refresher but not annually. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially/annually and document on file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an outlet uncovered in the infant classroom on the left side of the wall near the lower part of the wall near the rocking chair and cribs. The provider immediately covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets accessible to children in care are covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [the solution was in the bottle and the provider replied, bleach], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle storing a potential hazardous item in the older three year old classroom that was not labeled. The specialist asked the provider what the solution was in the bottle and the provider replied, bleach. The provider immediately labeled the spray bottle with the solutions name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing chemicals or hazardous items are labeled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen with no handwashing procedures posted. The specialist advised the provider that handwashing procedures to include how and when to wash hands must be posted near handwashing sinks designated when diapering, toileting and food preparation take place. The provider immediately posted handwashing procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that handwashing procedures to include how and when to wash hands are posted near handwashing sinks.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [the facility failed to offer two food groups for afternoon snack to children in care. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist asked all of the staff from toddlers to VPK if their classes had snack. The three year old teacher replied that they had snack after nap time from 2pm 2:30pm and the children had cinnamon cookies. The specialist asked the staff if the children had anything else to eat or drink and the staff replied, water. The two year old teacher and VPK teacher both confirmed what the first staff stated the children were offered for snack. The two year old teacher had extra snacks in her classroom and the specialist observed cookies in an aluminum wrapper and water to confirm what the staff replied. The specialist reminded the provider t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infant in the infant classroom in a high chair eating a whole banana. The specialist advised the staff that infants food that mimics circular known choking hazards must be cut into pieces and asked the staff to cut up the food item at time of inspection. The staff immediately cut up the banana for the infant. TA was provided to ensure that infants are offered age appropriate portioned sized foods to eliminate a choking hazard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys weekly snack menu posted reflecting todays afternoon snack was oreo and milk. The specialist confirmed from various staff that the children had a cinnamon cookie and water for snack and saw the physical snack leftover in a classroom that was not an oreo. The specialist reminded the provider that if a substitution is made that the menu must be noted with the substitution. TA was provided to ensure that the menu is noted when substitutions are offered.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed shredded cheese in the refrigerator of the food preparation area that was expired as of 9/23/2024. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [the snack item being served to children in care in the afternoon with only one food group.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the snack item being served to children in care in the afternoon with only one food group. The snack was bugles and water. The specialist advised the provider that the snacks must include at least 2 food groups. The provider added apple sauce to the afternoon snack at time of inspection. The specialist encouraged the provider to review the rest of the weekly menus for the week and going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation from MyPlate to ensure meals are nutritious for children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few bottles in the infant classroom not labeled as well as label with only first name and last initial only. The specialist asked the staff to labeled the bottles with full first and last name at time of inspection. The staff immediately labeled the bottles appropriately. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and sippy cups provided from home are labeled appropriately for compliance.
- 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel in the food preparation area preparing the childrens lunch but was not wearing a head covering. The counselor advised the staff must be wearing a head covering while preparing food items. The staff immediately place a head covering on her head at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff wears a proper head covering in food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
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 inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had a Child abuse and neglect form that was not signed annually. The form was last dated 4/10/2023. The provider had the staff sign a copy of the form at time of inspection, dated with todays date. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel have a current Child abuse and neglect form signed annually on file. Counselor reviewed all13 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the three year old classroom children were seated at the table in the classroom at time of ratio. Later in the inspection counselor checked the lighting near that work surface table and the circle time area and the lighting ranged from 30s and 40s. The counselor instructed the provider to remove the light cover to see if it was the tinted covering that restricted the lighting. The counselor found that 2 light bulbs were burned out in the casing. Provider replaced the light bulbs during time of inspection. The counselor checked lighting after replacing the light bulbs and lighting was over 50 with the light covering intact. The ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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 (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the exit fence to the older childrens playground not at base level with a gap of almost 7 inches. The counselor advised that gaps in fencing can be no larger than 3 and a half inches. The counselor suggested the provider lower the gate brackets. During time of inspection the provider adjusted the height of the fence exit door at time of inspection, eliminating the gap and the base level with no gap larger than 3 and a half inches. TA was provided to ensure that fences are at base level.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A sleep sack used did not fit according to manufacturers recommendations, restricted the infants arms, or slid up around the infants face. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an infant sleeping in a sleep sack that restricted the infant's arm in a swaddle. The counselor advised that only sleep sacks that do not restrict the infants' arms can be used per rule. The provider stated that she did not know and unwrapped the sleeping infants' arms at time of inspection. The sleep sack did allow for the infant's arms to be unrestricted if the velco piece is not used to wrap the infant in a swaddle. Counselor and provider reviewed the handbook during inspection and all providers questions were answered. TA was provided to ensure that sleep sacks restricting infants arms are not used at the facility per rule.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-08
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 training course from required DCF introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry. The staff took 5 hr literacy within 90 days but not a course from part 1 or part 2. The provider had staff to start a training course at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts an introductory training course within 90 days of employment in the industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys transportation vehicle with the name printed in black Revive Church and Academy but did not have the facilitys license number posted on the vehicle. The facility does transport school aged children and does take field trips in the summer time. Counselor advised provider that the license number must be posted on all advertisement where the facility name is posted. TA was provided to ensure that the license number is posted on the vehicle by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
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 inspection, the counselor observed in the main hallway the air conditioning vent with dust build up. As well as the younger three year old classroom was observed with spider webs near the light fixture and on the ceiling and corners of the walls. Counselor advised that the areas were in need of cleaning. Provider immediately had a staff member to clean the areas at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean and cleaning is maintained.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed expired food items in the refrigerator in the kitchen. Food items to include the eggs expired as of 10/27/23, the Hawaiian sliced bread expired as of 11/15/23, pita bread expired as of 11/20/23, Bologna expired as of 11/7/23 and wonder brand hamburger buns expired as of 11/17/23. Provider immediately discarded of all of the expired food at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the manufacturers expiration date to eliminate expired food being offered to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all stationary equipment on both playgrounds] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface of mulch on the younger childrens playground did not measure to 6 inches in depth, near the mounted red metal and black car, and the red, orange and green large plastic climbing equipment with slide as well as the swings. Also, on the older children playground mulch was observed near the blue climbing outdoor equipment at 2 inches, the stationary yellow metal bus measured at less than 4 inches and the green and brown climbing equipment with slide and swings observed less than 6 inches of mulch near all fall zones. TA was provided to ensure that all stationary equipment has 6 inches of resilient surface by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 21, 2023
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
- 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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, several classroom did not have working lights or lights that did not have 20 ft candles at 3 ft from the floor. The provider advised to ensure that all lighting had luminance that was at 20ft or more to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, sippy cups were not labeled with first and last names in the VPK classroom. The provider was advised to ensure that all cups brought from home are labeled with first and last names to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the 1 and 2 year old classrooms did not have handwashing procedures posted at their handwashing sink. The provider resolved the noncompliance when they posted procedures on the sinks during the inspection. Provider advised to ensure that procedures are posted in areas that handwashing is designated to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed the facility was using an inflatable water slide where water collects. The provider was advised to ensure that all equipment be allotted by statute/rule to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved by the facility once all children stopped using the water slide and returned to class.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
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 describe the current process for verifying and documenting the employment history of new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection show that an employment history verification was not documented for a staff member. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all required background documentation is completed and filed for new hires.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to regularly inspect the facility for maintenance needs, such as wall repairs or outlet covers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances of hazardous access concerns, including uncovered outlets and wall repairs needed between 2025 and 2026. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance schedule for keeping the environment secure for children.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and professional development?
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- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated findings regarding staff training documentation, including issues with introductory training and early literacy course requirements between 2024 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain how they track and verify staff compliance with these educational standards.
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General question
What is your process for ensuring that all food served meets nutritional guidelines and that any menu substitutions are properly recorded?
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- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages its meal planning and documentation helps parents feel confident about the nutritional care provided to their children. This is a standard part of evaluating a center's daily operations and communication with families.
General question
How do you maintain the cleanliness of common areas and classroom equipment throughout the day?
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- Why ask this
- Inquiring about cleaning routines provides insight into how the center prioritizes the health and hygiene of the environment. Consistent cleaning practices are essential for supporting a healthy space for children to learn and play.