Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.63
- Local median
- 1.9
Kids Town Preschool
333 Griffin Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
- License:
- C10PO0046
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 61
- License expiration:
- July 26, 2026
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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Kids Town Preschool from March 24, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 17, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of April 16, 2026.
Supervision 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
- 31
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 18 local median in 33801
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 26%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 49%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 4.43
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
July 14, 2023November 13, 2023March 25, 2024February 28, 2025November 21, 2025March 17, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
July 14, 2023March 25, 2024July 16, 2024November 21, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 13, 2023July 16, 2024November 21, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 14, 2023November 13, 2023July 16, 2024Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 9, 2024November 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 specialist observed that there was caked up dirt and debris around the door in the classroom leading outside. This would be an issue due to the fact that this is the infant room where children are still crawling on their hands; and exploration is heavily oral incorporated. The facility has until the due date to have this thoroughly cleaned.
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that in the two and three year old room the FC over work stations were below the 55 FC minimum; one table was moved, while TA was given to possibly add a standing lamp for the area (31.7, 12.7). Also in the VPK a class room (25.6, 16.9) TA was given to add a standing lamp as well. They have until the due date to add the new lighting or move the tables around.
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [signature missing from transportation log for second sweep during afternoon pick up from day prior]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection the observation of the van log for the PM at Boswell was missing second sweep signature for 11/20/25. The provider was advised to ensure the signatures were documented. When the alarms were checked per the licensing inspection; no children were left unsupervised on the transportation vehicle.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the diapering changing table in 2s classroom was in need of cleaning/sanitizing. Along the siding of the impermeable mat, there was sand, dirt, and particles that were caked along the side. The provider was advised to ensure the mat was cleaned to maintained. During the walkthrough, the rug in the 2-year-old classroom in the creative art center needs cleaning. It is riddled with stains and high traffic marks; due to the age range of the children in that classroom, the carpet is need of cleaning or removal. The air ducts on the left side of the building starting from the kitchen and the 2-year-old classroom and 3-year-old windowsill/blinds have du ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [there is not an additonal sink in the classroom with temps of 100 to prepare food in the classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the teacher preparing a bottle for a child in care at the handwashing, sink, there is no additional sink in the class; and food preparation is taking place at the sink. The provider was advised to ensure that food preparation only occurs in areas that food prep standards can be met to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not use disposable gloves, utensils or similar items to prevent bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a teacher preparing a bottle did not have on gloves when scooping the powdered formula out of the container into the bottle. The provider was advised to ensure when handling food, gloves are warn and handwashing procedures are completed to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-14
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
- During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a bottle that did not contain the first and last name of the child in attendance that would consume contents from the bottle. The bottle was labeled with just a surname or first name and contained water on the counter. The provider was advised to ensure that childrens first and last names were on the bottles to ensure the maintenance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [a plate that child had just eaten off of was placed in the sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, in the infant classroom, there was a plate that a child had just eaten off of, in the handwashing sink. The provider is advised to ensure that handwashing sinks are not utilized for non-handwashing activities to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Tweezers, Scissors]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the van that are used to transport children (2) one in the morning and the afternoon were missing items from the first aid kit. The First aid kit for am van didnt have tweezers or scissors and the PM van it didnt have soap or hand sanitizer. The licensing specialist asked the employee that was demonstrating the van alarms if there were any of those items on the van to complete the kit, she stated no and that she used the van earlier this morning per signed transportation logs. The provider was advised to complete these kits to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
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 specialist observed vents that needed cleaning in the VPK classroom, and the hallway. The provider has until the due date to have someone clean the vents and this will return the facility to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the staff was in charge of the morning group of various ages; with no attendance taken].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the staff member in charge of the morning children; did not have a completed attendance log. The log the staff had was for one age only. The staff did complete a complete attendance for the morning children at the time of the inspection. This returns the facility to compliance for this standard. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1 year old age] group was inadequate in that [a child that was allergic to milk, was given milk (products). ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider revealed that the child was given milk by another classmate and touched a muffin that contained milk in the pre-cooking methods which resulted in an allergic reaction. The provider was advised to ensure children with known allergies are not given their allergens to maintain the compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved because the classroom became dairy free and also; at the time separated the children during meal times with those with dairy free diets to contain the probability of cross contamination.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F (Section 6.2, number 3b.) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed ton multiple days, the children were not marked off the vehicle. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-05
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 14.2, number 1) 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 6/11/24 and the prior year was completed on 5/23/23. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 6/26/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 7/12/24 (lockdown) and 4/3/24 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in May 2024. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 2 gallons of milk that expired on 7/14/24. The provider dumped the milk out placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider to monitor the foods and discard if not consumed by the expiration date.
- 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
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the freezer located right outside the kitchen did not have a thermometer. The provider placed a thermometer in the freezer while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of June 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 August 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation that an abuse & neglect check was completed. The provider looked through the emails and did not find a record of the report. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the report prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed children sleeping mat to be openly torn and need to be replaced. This issue was resolved before nap time. T/A was given to the provider to replace all torn or rip mats as soon as break down occur. The provider removed all torn mats before nap time and the mas was replaced with newer mats at the time of inspection, this provides safe sleeping for the children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed within the infant classroom baby bottles didnt not have names. This issue was resolved at the time of inspection. T/A was provided to the provider to ensure that all first and last names are required on all bottles a sippy cup. The provider was able to write the child first and last name of the cups.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed an employee on the supplemental started training late after the 90 days of begin employed. T/A was provided to the provider to make sure all newly hired employees complete training within 90 days this issue was completed at the time of inspection.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired CPR/1st card and had transporting since the expiration date per the facility's transportation logs. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff obtain current CPR prior to the due date and is aware the staff cannot drive until a current CPR/1st aid has been obtained.
- Correction status
- Due by November 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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 CCR counselor observed a broken blue chair on the smaller playground. The provider removed the chair while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed 1 toilet was inoperable in the VPK classroom. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or replace the toilet prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [arrival, departure times, date and/or children were not marked off the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed there were multiple days where arrival or departure times were missing, the date was missing and/or the children were not marked off the vehicle. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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 the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor/outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's date for use going forward. 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 August 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 August 13, 2023
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. The provider had a sister location send over a current form while the CCR counselor was present putting them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the double gate had gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches. The areas measured 6 1/2 inches on the right side from ground to gate and 4 1/2 inches on the left side from ground to gate. Also, between the gates measured 4 inches. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add a barrier or readjust the gates to level them with the fencing prior to the due date and was reminded the gap cannot be more than 3 1/2 inches. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider to paint the monkey bars and teeter totter.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the pastic playhouse was observed with multiple broken areas.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the brown and green plastic playhouse was cracked/broken. in multiple places. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or remove from the playground prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed daily attendance sheets and observed that the children listed on the supplemental were missing time out and a parent or guardian signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider to designate 1 staff to be responsible to ensure the daily attendance sheets are complete daily. Another suggestion was to highlight the entry on the sheet to ensure the parent/guardian sees and can correct. The provider was reminded that each the parent or guardian may document the time when time when his or her child enters and departs the child care facility, however, the provider is responsible for ensuring that attendance records ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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 the current process for documenting transportation logs and the steps taken to ensure all children are accounted for during pick-up and drop-off?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that there have been recent instances where transportation logs were missing required signatures or documentation for child accounting. This question helps parents understand the current safety protocols used during daily transport.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current procedure for maintaining daily attendance rosters to ensure they are always accurate and with the group of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a time when an attendance roster did not accompany a group of children. Asking about this helps clarify how the staff manages group accountability throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members who transport children maintain current and valid certifications, such as CPR and first aid training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a history of transportation-related concerns, including instances where staff certifications were expired while transporting children. This question helps parents confirm that the center is currently following all training requirements for drivers.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily cleaning and maintenance schedule for the classrooms and common areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple reports over time regarding facility cleanliness, such as the need for regular cleaning of surfaces, vents, and play equipment. This question helps parents understand how the center currently maintains a clean environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that food preparation areas and infant feeding supplies meet all health and safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports have highlighted concerns regarding food preparation practices and the labeling of infant bottles. This question helps parents learn about the current procedures in place to ensure safe food handling for all children.
Related violations