Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.75
- Local median
- 1.5
First Academy Preschool, Inc
614 Main St, Auburndale, FL 33823
- License:
- C10PO0116
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 115
- License expiration:
- June 22, 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 violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for First Academy Preschool, Inc from February 15, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 27, 2026 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 35
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 7
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33823
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 65%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 3.79
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024March 26, 2024June 13, 2024February 20, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024March 26, 2024February 20, 2025June 16, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024October 14, 2024February 20, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024October 14, 2024January 29, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 2, 2023February 20, 2024October 14, 2024Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 14, 2024October 22, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 22, 2025January 29, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the first classrooms restroom had a cabinet full of cleaning supplies that had a lock but pulled open and the chemicals were accessible to children. The staff moved the chemicals to the top of the cabinet during the inspection. TA was provided that all chemicals have 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
- 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 [since 9/12/25.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the last fire drill listed was conducted on 9/12/25. TA was provided that a fire or an emergency drill must be completed monthly. A fire drill was conducted with the specialist during the inspection using the fire approved system.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the staff files, and the staff had not completed a refresher course since December of 2024. TA was provided that this course is due annually and the staff will need to complete the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
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 last four and five year old classroom in the second building an area on the wall under the window that was missing paint located lower on the wall accessible to children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the area of the facility is repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to initiate an out of state search for sexual offender for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff lived in the state of LA within the past five years. The personnel started at the facility on 9/4/2025. The provider initiated the search for sexual offender search at the time of inspection. T A was provided to ensure that the provider initiates the out of state search for both child abuse and neglect and sexual offender search prior to the staff providing services at the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the last far right classroom of the second building an air conditioning vent near the entrance door with moderate dust build up. Also, in that same classroom the specialist observed the air circulator vent in the restroom near the toilet with dust build up. The provider immediately dusted both areas at time of inspection. The provider and specialist discussed including the additional types of air vents on the physical environment forms and to also check the vents as needed also to ensure they are free of dust. TA was provided to ensure the air conditioning vents are clean.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the four and five year old children in the last classroom in the second building on the carpet with the lights off watching a movie, Taking flight on a projector screen. The specialist reminded the staff that media offered must be used for educational purposes. The staff stated that he just turned it on while another child was testing independently. The staff turned off the movie at time of inspection. The specialist reviewed the classrooms current lesson plan and the movie was not related to a lesson used for educational purposes. TA was provided to ensure that media offered to children in care is used for educational purposes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a couple of ceiling tiles throughout the facility in each classroom in the second building that were stained with wet stains as well as the first building classroom near the office by an air conditioning vent was stained with a wet stain over the multi colored rug. On the patio on the playground the provider observed the blue wood column near the steps with paint chipping and needed to be sanded and repainted. The specialist advised the provider to replace the stained ceiling tiles and paint the ceiling that is stained. TA was provided to ensure that the area of the facility are cleaned by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 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 the inspection, the licensing specialist observed on the playground a plastic wrapper that resembled an uncrustable sandwich wrapper, two Ziploc bags, and some type of food wrapper, as well a couple small particles that looked like small pieces of paper. The provider removed all of the litter from the playground at time of inspection. Technical support was provided in the February 2024, inspection when the specialist observed food wrappers. This is a low potential for harm due to concerns for children touching wrappers that have a potential for germs.
- 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 bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, a toilet was observed with feces on the bottom porcelain. The provider cleaned the smeared feces off the toilet, placing the standard into compliance. TA was provided regarding a cobweb that was in the corner of the bathroom, near the sink. The bathroom facility should always be cleaned and kept up after each use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-10
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed school aged children enrolled at the facility playing the game Fortnite on a small gaming system brought from home. The counselor also observed a few other school ages children and some four year old children circled around the child playing the video game Fortnite. The counselor advised the staff that while children are in care media must be used for educational purposes. The counselor asked the staff to have the child turn the video game off or turn it to something else educational. The staff also offered the children the facilitys tablets that have educational games. The child turned off the game during time of inspection a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the middle classroom in the second building with child aged children multiple water bottles provided from home that were not labeled or labeled with only the childs fist name. The counselor reminded the staff that the childrens water bottles must be labeled with the childrens full first and last name. The staff immediately labeled the childrens water bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete one of the required training courses on time due by 6/30/2024. The staff completed the training, Health Safety and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program on 8/21/2024, which was late. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete the required mandated training on or prior to the due date provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had a background screening on file that did not show eligible status in the Clearinghouse. The counselor observed the status as awaiting privacy policy. The counselor advised the provider of the status and walked provider through confirming the privacy policy at time of inspection. Once provider completed the step in Clearinghouse the status reflected eligible for the staff. The staff started at the facility on 9/19/2024 and provider advised that she works the carline and have contact with children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the background screening in Cle ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the covered sand boxes on the playground filled with a significant amount of water on the cover creating a pool of collected water that is a safety hazard for children in care also, water was collected in the tin barrel on the playground. The provider observed children playing on the playground while conducting ratio as well as children on the playground during the fire drill conducted today. The counselor advised the staff that it is a major safety concern to have standing water and encouraged staff to pour the water out as well as check for potential hazards before the children access the playground. The provider poured the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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 reinspection, the counselor observed the window seals in the front classroom near the office with dust. The counselor also observed the middle and last classroom of three and four and four and five year old children with the walls near the high traffic areas of hand washing sink and restrooms with stains and dust observed on the walls. The counselor asked the provider what is included in the daily cleaning schedules and provider stated they clean everything. The counselor provided material detailing cleaning and daily routines for provider as a resource and or reference. The counselor also observed the middle rug in the last classroom near the building center w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play equipment suitable to each childs age and development was inadequate for the number of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the four year old classroom on the playground, some children were sitting, some were playing with the wooden blocks and some were playing with balls. The counselor observed children with sticks from the trees in their hands, and a child sitting on a metal table collecting and playing with rocks and tree stems and other children were sitting on a the bench. The counselor asked the provider what outdoor equipment was added to the playground since the last inspection and the provider responded the wooden blocks. Provider advised that he has ordered hulla hoops and balls and a bag for each classroom to take outside for classroom s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-11
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 the back two classrooms with four and five year old children in need of cleaning. The carpets need to be vacuumed daily to collect the dirt and grass that children bring in from the outside, the walls and doors leading to the restrooms and near hand sinks in the classrooms are stained and marked with dirt. As well as the vent in the middle back classroom near the trash can needs to be dusted and wiped down along with the nearby area to include the door that the vent is on. Also, the window seal in the front classroom was observed with dust build up. The counselor encouraged the provider to wipe down the walls, doors and light ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no capacity posted in the first classroom in the main building. The provider stated that the capacity is 28, however the printed capacity was not posted in the classroom at time of inspection. The provider posted the capacity in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity of each room where children are present is posted at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
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 counselor observed litter and trash debris on the outdoor playground area. The counselor also observed a full hanging trash bag on the playground. Counselor advised staff and provider that the trash needed to be picked up and that the full trash needed to be thrown away in a trash can. The provider had staff to clean the trash off of the playground at time of inspection. Counselor suggested provider add an outdoor trash can so that litter can be disposed of properly. TA was provided for provider to complete/ execute walk through inspections on daily indoor outdoor log to ensure that litter that can pose low potential harm to children in care is eliminated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 counselor observed a few childrens water bottles in the back two four and five year old classrooms with bottles not labeled or labeled with only the childs first name. Counselor reminded provider that bottles must be labeled at all times with the childs full name. Provider had staff label the bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles provided from home are labeled at all times with childrens full name.
- 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play equipment suitable to each childs age and development was inadequate for the number of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a classroom of four and five year old children on the playground for outdoor time but counselor observed the children in care did not have enough equipment nor outdoor toys to play with. The counselor observed 1 dump truck, a basketball hoop, a few balls and a sand boxes that did not have enough sand and was not maintained sanitary. Also, the counselor observed a plastic blue seesaw that was not age appropriate for four and five year old children as well as 2 blue step stones. The counselor observed the children playing basketball temporarily, running and playing tag, gathered in groups talking and or walking around and also a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete hands on fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. Provider stated that the staff completed the DCF orientation course to complete training requirement. Counselor advised the staff that the DCF course provider reference may be used to complete the educational part of the training but hands on facility based training must be completed within 30 days of employment at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that staff received educational and hands on training to complete the requirement of fire extinguisher training. Provid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF 40 hour training within 12 months of starting training. The staff stated training on 7/22/2022 and has not completed the 40 hours of training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that staff completes the 40 hours required training by the due date. Extra time is allotted per provider request for staff to complete training and pass the exam.
- Correction status
- Due by November 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required 5 hour Literacy course within 12 months of employment into the industry. Staff began in the industry on 6/6/2022. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that staff complete the 5 hour training course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemical ], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed spray bottles of chemicals in the two bathroom in the new building without labels. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that spay bottles are labeled correctly.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a pair of adult scissors and small metals tools in a portable cabinet drawer in a classroom in the new building accessible to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all sharp tools are stored safely out of reach of children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
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 (Section 10.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the classroom throughout the facility light measured less than 20-foot candles less ranging 518-foot candles. Technical assistance was provided to add more lightening to increase the candle foot to at least 20.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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 (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the work areas did not have sufficient lightening. The lightning was under 50-foot candles under the reading, painting, and other close work areas ranging between 1131-foot candles. Technical assistance was provided that all areas thorough out the facility that have reading, painting and other close work areas need to measure at 50-foot candles. Technical support that all areas thorough out the facility that have reading, painting and other close work areas need to measure at 50-foot candles.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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 re-inspection, Counselor observed several ceiling vents, window seals, exit signs, cabinets, furniture, etc. throughout the facility covered in dust. Also, the walls were observed dirty with dust and dirt. Also, the area rugs throughout the facility were stained and not clean. Technical assistance was provided to clean/dust the effect area.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 re-inspection, Counselor observed several ceiling vents and windows throughout the facility covered in dust. Technical assistance was provided to clean/dust the effect area.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play equipment suitable to each childs age and development was inadequate for the number of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed inadequate quantity of toys on the playground for the children in care. Children were observed just running and kicking up dirty or standing around. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that there is enough toys and activity for the children in care to promote gross motor skills. Director advised the Child Care Personnel bring toys out with the classroom, however, Counselor observed two classrooms on the playground and neither Child Care Personnel brought out toys.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-11
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed that there was not a hand washing sign in the bathroom in the first building with the 3, 4's, and 5's. Technical assistance was provided to ensure hand hygiene procedures are posted in toileting areas.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed all 11 staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental has an expired child abuse and neglect form that expired on 2/8/23. Technical assistance was provided to ensure staff sign the child abuse and neglect form annually before the due date. This was completed at time of inspection as the staff signed the form while the counselor was on site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed attendance records from October 2022-February 2023. Several children were missing departure times throughout these months. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children have arrival and departure times for each day. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 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 describe the current process for ensuring that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are stored securely and out of children's reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection show that cleaning supplies were found accessible to children in a classroom restroom. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for hazardous items.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that all staff members have completed their required background screenings and out-of-state registry searches before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that a required out-of-state sexual offender registry search was missing for a staff member. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current procedures for ensuring all personnel meet screening requirements.
- Context
- The documentation was updated at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How does the center maintain its facility and equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 mention an area of the facility that was not in good repair. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance schedule and how they address facility upkeep.
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Finding-specific
What is the center's current routine for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from January 2026 indicate that monthly fire drills using the alarm system were not consistently documented. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures emergency preparedness protocols are followed.
- Context
- A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members stay up-to-date with their required annual health and safety training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted that documentation for required annual refresher training was incomplete for some staff. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages staff training requirements.
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