Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.84
- Local median
- 2.12
First Methodist School Inc.
455 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
- License:
- C10PO0031
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- License expiration:
- June 29, 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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for First Methodist School Inc. from February 15, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 46 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 46
- Higher-concern violations
- 17
- Repeated topics
- 9
6 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33830
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 5.29
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
June 10, 2024October 29, 2024February 25, 2025June 17, 2025January 28, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023June 10, 2024October 29, 2024June 4, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 10, 2024June 17, 2025July 17, 2025January 28, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 17, 2025July 17, 2025January 28, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023June 17, 2025January 28, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 10, 2024February 25, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 10, 2024June 4, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 29, 2024September 19, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 10, 2024June 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the transportation log on 6/3/26 was missing the time off the van missing. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation logs are completed in its entirety. This standard was brought back into compliance. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemicals], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two spray bottles in the classrooms and kitchen with unknown cleaning chemicals that were not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained cleaning solution. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful chemicals are labeled. This standard was brought back when the spray bottle was 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: 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 inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility fire inspection was completed on 4/3/25 and on 4/7/26 this year. Technical assistance was provided that a current and approved annual fire inspection report must be completed certified fire inspector. This standard is back into compliance when the fire inspection was completed on 4/7/26. • Fire drills were conducted on 7/16/25, 8/29/25, 9/25/25, 10/30/25, 11/10/25, 12/5/25, 1/15/26, 2/23/26, 3/30/26, 4/29/26, and 5/28/26. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority using the approved fire alarm system which made an audible sound. • Emergency Preparedness drill was co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several children arrival and departure times not documented on the forms. Technical assistance was provided that the custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. This standard was brought back into compliance. • ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe the written plan of scheduled activities posted inside the 3-year-old classroom (capacity 16). Technical assistance was provided that each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider posted the classroom schedule. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed vents inside the facility with a thick coat of dust. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the ceiling vents are cleaned regularly. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider cleaned the vents. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the facility failed to complete the facilitys daily indoor and outdoor checklist inspection. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several torn and ripped nap mats for the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all nap mats are in good repair and with impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was not retained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider failed to maintain the food acceptance log at the facility. Provider advised that the facility order food from Hungry Howies. Technical assistance was provided that a food acceptance log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-06
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, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider trained the Child Care Personnel. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [skin protectant], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed medication (skin protectant) for the Child listed on the supplemental who did not have a parent authorization form on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that medication authorization must be on file.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel signed updated Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024). •
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider completed the CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record log. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the training for blood borne pathogens/exposure refresher was not completed by the employee(s) named on supplemental page. The provider was advised to ensure these are done annually to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection personnel named on supplement did not have an updated CAN form on file. The provider advised to have all staff resign within the 12 months of signed date on form to maintain compliance of this form.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, 2 year old licensed classroom, was not clean or accessible in the event that children in care needed to use. The director stated that they were in transition to change the classroom around for the next school year. It was explained that due to it being on the license, it must be maintained to the standard of use in the event that it must be used in an emergency (examples were blood borne pathogens incident, ceiling tile leaks/collapse, vomit etc). Trash was strewn on the floor, classroom table tops were filled with classroom materials/books, posters. The provider cleaned the classroom to resolve the noncompliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, in separate classrooms, the FC read 17.43 where children read, and have circle time. In an additional classroom, on the table where they do their work, crafts, etc. the FC read 30.2. The provider was advised to have the light bulbs changed or replaced to read the proper FC in work surfaces to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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 the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 2 sippy cups in the same classroom that did not have first and last names on the contents. The provider was advised to ensure all cups have first and last names on them to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
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
- 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
- Durin the inspection, no file had an updated annual refresher for exposure plan. The provider stated she was unaware that was necessary. The provider was advised to ensure that all staff is given an updated annual refresher course or materials to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a child named on the inspection to have an expired immunization record. The facility was advised to ensure all children enrolled have a current form on file to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, all staff files did not have a CAB form signed annually. The provider was advised to ensure all staff have these files filled out annually to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection staff named on the supplemental were not added to their clearinghouse roster at their time of employment or termination. The provider was advised to ensure all staff is added/removed to their roster to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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 observed that the physical environment log had not been completed since 10/24/24. TA was provided that this must be completed monthly.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2025
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 [swings and blue and red climbing bars on the small playground and the large stationary playequipment with slides, the swing set, the slide, the yellow climber and the climber to the far back right] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed only 2-4 inches of mulch under the swings, blue and red climbing bars on the small playground and the large stationary play equipment with slides, the swing set, the slide, the yellow climber and the climber to the far back right on the large playground. TA was provided that the provider will need to add more mulch to meet the requirement of 6" in depth 6 ft out and around of resilient surface.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the staff that is listed in the supplemental worked at this facility June 2022- 4/22/23 and returned 2/12/24 with more than a 90-day break in service. The provider should have completed a re-submit before the staff returned. TA was provided to conduct a re-submit in the Clearing House for the staff.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 [no fire drills were logged after 6/2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed that no fire drills had been logged since 6/2024. The counselor did conduct a fire drill on site (10/29/24) and it was recorded. The counselor will come back for reinspection; November's fire drill should be done and logged, to put the provider back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that a staff member did not complete necessary training before the June 30, 2024 deadline.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed that a staff member's background screening was past due as of 7/29/2024. There was no updated background screening for this staff. The provider will need to have the staff leave the facility until a new screening shows that the staff is cleared. Once an updated screening is provided the provider will be back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the investigation, information obtained revealed a teacher was using a spray bottle to spray a child that was misbehaving in class. The noncompliance was resolved once the teacher was given a warning by the director and dept. for inappropriate use of redirection/discipline methods not in the disciplinary policy.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the vehicle alarm did not have an audible alarm that sounded. TA was provided : The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. [if !supportLineBreakNew ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were two containers of Lysol wipes and a spray bottle of Lysol that were accessible to children on the counter and on a filing cabinet in the hallway by the classrooms. The provider moved them during the inspection. TA was provided that all chemicals are required to be out of the reach of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: 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 previous fire inspection was conducted on 3/11/23 and expired 3/11/24. The next fire inspection was not conducted again until 4/4/24.
- 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
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had gotten a different fire extinguisher for the vehicle, and it did not have a rating of 2A or above. TA fire extinguisher must be rated at a minimum of 2A:10BC prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded that the fire extinguishers needs to be mounted permanently in the event of a collision. Fire drills had been conducted on a monthly basis and a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [The swings and blue climber on the small playground and the Large stationary equipement with slides, the yellow climber, the blue car, the blue airplane, the silver climbe, the metal slide and the swing set.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Report comments
- The swings and blue climber on the small playground and the Large stationary equipment with slides, the yellow climber, the blue car, the blue airplane, the silver climber, metal slide and the swing set only had 1-4 inches of resilient surface. TA was provided that all stationary equipment must have at least 6" of resilient surface 6 feet out and around. The provider will need to add more mulch.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- The staff listed in the supplemental did not have an Abuse and Neglect form signed and in her file. TA was provided that new staff must have this completed before they start to work, and this form is required annually. At the time of the inspection, 16 staff files were reviewed and updated in CARES.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental did not have a completed 5131 in her file. TA was provided that this form is required before the staff starts to work.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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
- Report comments
- The staff that is listed in the supplemental did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character in her file. TA was provided that new staff must have this completed before they start to work.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started working 5/28/24 and had more than a 90-day break in service. The screening was dated 3/26/23 and the staff should have been resubmitted before she was hired.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11)
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was a bucket with standing water in the hallway between classrooms. The provider emptied the water during the inspection. TA was provided that if the bucket has water, it has to be out of the reach of children. Also, the provider has gotten TVs added to the classrooms and the cords are dangling. TA was provided that the cords must be secured to the wall.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 14.1, number 2)
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had not conducted a lock down or weather drill for the 22-23 licensure year. TA was provided that one weather drill and one lock down drill are required during each licensure year. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis and the last fire drill was conducted on 10/12/23.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental did not have a completed 5131 form. The provider completed the form at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 10, number 1)
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the back door that leads to the playground still had not been repaired. The door still has splintering wood that is sharp and could cut a child. TA was provided to sand and paint the door.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the orange and yellow bookshelves have peeling paint and the back door has splintering wood that is sharp and could cut a child. TA was provided to sand and paint both the bookshelves and repair and paint the back door.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing set, by the stationary bars, the large slide and the large play equipement with two slides.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the swig set, the stationary bars the large slide and the large stationary play equipment with 2 slides only had 1-5 inches of resilient surface. TA was provided that all stationary equipment must have 6" of resilient surface 6 ft out and around. At the time of the inspection the facility is replacing equipment on the small playground so they are not using it. The large playground is large enough for the facility and the equipment is rated for 2 and up. TA was provided that when the changes are made they will not be grandfathered in for the changes and they are required to have the stationary equipment with 6" of resilient surface 6 ft out and a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff listed in the supplemental was removed on 8/5/22 and was rehired on 2/1/23 with more than a 90 day break in service. TA was provided to do a re-submit in the Clearing House.
- Correction status
- Due by February 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that all children's arrival and departure times are accurately recorded every day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 indicate that some arrival and departure times were missing from attendance forms. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for maintaining complete and accurate daily attendance logs.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are properly labeled and stored out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where cleaning supplies were found to be unlabeled or accessible to children in care. Asking about current storage and labeling practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage your transportation logs to ensure that all required information, such as times children enter and exit the vehicle, is consistently documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show that transportation logs were occasionally incomplete or that vehicle safety equipment required attention. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to maintaining consistent and accurate transportation records.
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Finding-specific
Can you describe your process for maintaining and updating staff background screening records to ensure all personnel files remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 through 2026 contain several findings regarding background screening documentation and personnel roster updates. This question helps parents understand how the center currently tracks and manages these important staff requirements.
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Finding-specific
How often do you conduct and document your required emergency preparedness drills, and how do you ensure these are performed at various times of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show that the center has been cited in the past for missing or incomplete emergency drills and fire safety inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center currently schedules and tracks these safety exercises.
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