Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.26
- Local median
- 1.74
Kinder Kollege Enrichment Center, Inc.
3592 Central Ave, Alturas, FL 33820
- License:
- C10PO0227
- 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: 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 41
- License expiration:
- April 7, 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 inspectionApril 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 15, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for Kinder Kollege Enrichment Center, Inc. from March 23, 2023 through April 9, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 52 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 52
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 10
6 in last 12 months
31 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 15 local median in Polk County
Compared to 354 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 65%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 10
- Local average
- 3.57
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 8 inspections, with 14 recorded violations.
August 4, 2023November 20, 2023January 3, 2024April 3, 2024December 6, 2024July 17, 2025November 18, 2025March 2, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 4, 2023February 12, 2024April 3, 2025July 17, 2025March 2, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 17, 2025November 18, 2025March 2, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 17, 2025November 18, 2025March 2, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 3, 2025July 17, 2025March 2, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 3, 2025March 2, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 8, 2023March 2, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 6, 2024March 2, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 20, 2023March 2, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 17, 2025April 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist was sitting in highchair outside of feeding while the rest of the classroom were watching television. Technical assistance was provided that children must not be left in highchair or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. This standard was brought back into compliance when removed the children from the highchair. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of Child Care Personnel completing the second sweep]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to document the signature of the second sweep person who verified all children exited the vehicle. Technical assistance was provided that a log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. And to ensure the form is documented completely. This standard is brought back into compliance. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [blue cleaning chemical], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed spray bottle in the classrooms capacity 10 and 11 with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained cleaning solution. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful chemicals are labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing inspection observed the cabinet inside the VPK classroom (capacity of 11) bathroom with air freshener without a lock. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be stored in a locked area or must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the metal play equipment on the playground showing signs of rust and peeling paint. Also, the metal and plastic art board on the plastic is cracked exposing a sharp point. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- 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 April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 [April 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- drill for April 2025. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Fire drills were conducted on 5/19/25, 6/19/205, 7/18/25, 8/18/25, 9/19/25, 10/17/25, 11/17/25, 12/19/25, 1/19/25, and 2/19/25. • 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 drills were conducted on 5/19/25 (lock down), 6/16/25 (inclement weather), 7/18/25 (lock down), 8/18/25 (inclement weather), 9/19/25 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by [rotten oranges]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a rotten orange inside the kitchen in the container where the facility stores fruit. While checking the fruit, Licensing Specialist observed gnats (fruit files) flying near the oranges. Technical assistance was provided that the food must be free from spoilage and handled in a sanitary manner at all times. This standard was brought back into compliance when the rotten fruit was thrown out. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gallon of milk sitting on a metal inside the classroom with a capacity of 13 for over 15 minutes. Technical assistance was provided that milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider placed the milk back in the refrigerator. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure special food restrictions are shared with child care personnel posted in an easily seen location that is not readily visible by parents or non-Child Care Personnel. Place a cover sheet over the list labeled Allergy. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe the facilitys menu posted for the month the last menu posted was for February 2026. Technical assistance was provided meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider posted menu. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A three compartment sink (or two compartment sink plus portable compartment receptacle) used for ware washing and sanitization was not utilized properly in that [there was none inside the ktichen]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed/determined that the Provider did not have three compartment sinks (or two compartment sink plus portable compartment receptacle) used for ware washing and sanitization as the facility only has a handwashing sink inside the kitchen. The facility is a heat and serve food service program due to the lack of appropriate sinks. However, the facility is prepping food and mixing food items. Provider also cuts fruit and advised rinsing the utensil in the handing washing sink. Technical assistance was provided that an installed three compartment sink, or an installed two-compartment sink with a non-stationary or portable compartment receptacle.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-14
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [kitchen utensils were being rinsed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an apple slicer inside the kitchen. Provider is a heat up and served program and only has a handwashing inside the kitchen. Provider advised that the facility cuts up the apple and rinse the slicer inside the handwashing sink. Technical assistance was provided that handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed books, blanket, and other miscellaneous items stored under changing inside the infant classroom (capacity of 5). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed high char stored inside the bathroom in the VPK classroom (capacity of 10) Technical assistance was provided to ensure that toys are not stored in the restroom that are used for childrens use. Also, toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have exposure plan/bloodborne pathogen training on files. Technical assistance was provide that personnel are required to be educated on the homes exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the homes annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that an employee child was at the facility without enrollment file. Provider advised that the employees child enrollment form was not returned from last week. Technical assistance was provided that the facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. Also, enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority This standard was brought back into compliance when the enrollment form was completed. • Provided advised that 40 children are enrolled, Licensing Specialist reviewed 17 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually. Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 9. •
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- 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. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider updated Clearinghouse. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel signed updated Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024). •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several children arrival and departure times not documented on the forms from November 2025 to February 2026. 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. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the first bathroom next to the kitchen, the toilet does not work, on the rim and the sides is brown sludge, when the licensing specialist asked if it was poop, she stated, it might be. She informed the licensing specialist that she called the plumber this morning. The provider was advised to ensure the toilet was in good repair by its due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a completed form for their newly employed employee named on inspection. the date of hire was 11/3/25. The director completed the form and resolved the noncompliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the BGS screening for an employee did not list the current provider in their employment history. Per the clearinghouse, she was not added to their roster. The provider was advised to ensure personnel is added to the roster to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed several students without the arrival/or departure times for the months of October and November. The provider was advised to ensure all children have the times they arrive and depart to maintain compliance of this standard. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the carpet in the 1 year old classroom in need in cleaning. The rug is blue and has lady bugs in the center with alphabet and different colors. it has several areas of staining, and heavy trafficked areas. Due to the age in that classroom it was advised to ensure the carpet is cleaned or replaced to maintain compliance of this standard. The van used to transport children also is riddled with crumbs, and food debris along the floors and seats. It was advised that they clean the vans as well.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [10] based on 35 square feet and [13] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of commencement of inspection, the classroom that had the school age students space was only for 10 children and 13 children were present in their supervision. The noncompliance was resolved once the children in the 2-4 age group finished eating breakfast in the space that fits 13, and an additional teacher came to split the school age group up and utilized the classrooms with 10 and 11 capacity.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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 the inspection the licensing specialist observed 1 sleep mat that was not covered with an impermeable surface, the material was torn and exposed the cushion. The provider was advised to ensure all children that use mats for sleeping are not torn to maintain compliance of this standard. The provider threw this mat away as child was said to no longer be in attendance. The noncompliance was resolved.
- 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
- A portable sink in the food preparation area was used for ware washing or food preparation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, during the morning walk through, it was observed the kitchen only has one basin which is used for handwashing. The licensing specialist observed a serving spoon with oatmeal remnants left on it, laid in the sink with the pose of needing to be washed; dishwashing detergent was on the counter and washing sponge was in a canister in the sink. Once the licensing specialist began asking the director about kitchen practices and how food is prepared, she disclosed that the juice from their canned meats, and veggies is discarded in the garbage can. The licensing specialist asked to see thrown out garbage and the director led her to an outside city metal ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the sink outside on the playground did not have handwashing procedures posted. The sink was equipped with soap and towels, and was actively being used as a handwashing station. The provider was advised to post the procedures to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the amount of files given to observe in comparison to the names documented in CARES. Personnel named on the renewal inspection that needed to have their BGS resubmitted due to expiration; was never added to the child care's clearinghouse roster. The staff was hired as of 2021. The provider was advised to ensure that all staff is add/removed from the roster in the allotted time to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of walk though and obtaining daily attendance, the teacher for the 2-4s did not have a daily attendance documented for children in her direct supervision as of 834a. The provider was advised to maintain accurate attendance to reflect the children present to maintain compliance of this standard. The teacher's classroom was observed again at 1121a and the attendance was recorded by 1115 a when the second walk through was being completed. The provider resolved the noncompliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the daily attendance, that parents sign for arrival and departure were missing times. The classroom attendance also did not contain times of arrival or departure therefore the provider was advised to ensure times were documented to maintain compliance of this standard. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that there was not written daily schedule posted in the school aged classroom detailing scheduled activities. The provider stated that she mentally knows the childrens schedules but did not have them written out or posted. The specialist asked the provider to write out a schedule at time of inspection. The provider wrote out a schedule and posted the schedule at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a written daily schedule is posted in each classroom at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to obtain an approved fire inspection annually. The previous fire inspection was completed on 1/26/2024, but the current fire inspection was not approved until 2/28/2025. The provider is aware that fire inspections must be completed annually. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has an approved fire inspection annually on file for Licensing to review. At the time of the inspection, Licensing specialist observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ____3/18/2025_________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ___2/18/2025__________ and a weather drill conducted on ___1 ... [truncated]
- 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
- 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 Licensing specialist observed an infant bottle in the one year old classroom and a childs water bottle in the two and three year old classroom that were not labeled. The specialist asked the staff to label the bottles at time of inspection. Both staff immediately labeled the bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and cups provided from home are labeled appropriately with each childs first and last names.
- 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
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there is water damage behind the toilet in the VPK classroom. TA was provided to repair the leak and to repair the wall and baseboards then sand and paint.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 door to the kitchen was unlocked and there was a bucket of water with chemicals and paint, Lysol cleaner, Kelan stripper, and other cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet. Also, in the restroom in the VPK classroom, the top drawer of the cabinet had plastic bags. The chemicals and plastic bag were all accessible to children. TA was provided that the door to the kitchen must be locked at all times when someone is not present, and the plastic bags must be stored out of the reach of children. The door was locked to the kitchen and the bags were removed by the director during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the baseboard behind the toilet off the 4 - & 5-year-old classroom has water damage and needs to be replaced and painted.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [13] based on 35 square feet and [17] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 1.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had 17 children in a room that was licensed with a classroom capacity of 13. 2 children were picked up within 10 minutes and then 2 more were picked up within 15 minutes. TA was provided that the room can never exceed 13 children. TA was provided that another staff would have to be on site and have the extra 4 children in another classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the re-inspection, the carpets had not been cleaned in any of the three classrooms. The provider stated the carpets had not been cleaned and had put area rugs down to cover the carpet. TA was provided that the carpets in all 3 classrooms have to be cleaned or replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The carpet in the three classrooms is stained badly. TA was provided to clean the carpet if possible and if the carpet cannot be cleaned it will need to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental had expired Abuse and Neglect form. TA was provided that they forms must be completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2023
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 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 (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the patio still had loose bricks that are uneven and could be a tripping hazard. TA was provided to get those leveled and repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the vents and air intake vents are dirty. TA was provided to check those weekly and these must be kept clean. Also, the base of both toilets need to be cleaned.
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there is chipped and peeling paint next to the toilet, peeling wallpaper next to the toilet and areas behind both toilets that have holes that need to be repaired. The baseboard in the restroom also needs to be repaired or replaced and painted in the back corner and behind both toilets. Also, there are bricks that need to be fixed to the patio on the playground. The bricks are loose and uneven that could cause a tripping hazard. TA was provided to get the bricks repaired and leveled.
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [10] based on 35 square feet and [12] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 1.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the classroom with the school age children had 12 children and the room capacity is 10. The provider moved two children to other classrooms at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider was serving Mozzarella cheese English muffins with pepperonis, pineapples, corn and milk. The menu stated Beef tortillas, green beans and honey dew melon and milk. The provider wrote the substitutions on the menu at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental did not have the 22-23 10 in service log or certificates in her file. The provider was able to complete this at the time of the inspection.
- 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: 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) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, a lot of the boards to the fencing have been replaced but there are still boards that are broken at the bottom and not to ground level and there are boards that are bowing and the children could get their hands stuck in between the board's. The flooring still has not been repaired in the main classroom that could cause a tripping hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the fencing and flooring have not been repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 re-inspection, the lighting had not been repaired. The provider has bought all new light fixtures, but they have not been installed yet.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the fencing is broken and needs to be repaired. There are many areas of the wooden fencing that have broken off and have sharp splintering wood. TA was provided to replace the wooden slats that are broken. Also, there is an area of the flooring in the large entry classroom that needs to be repaired because it is a tripping hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 lighting in the VPK classroom only measured 31.9 above the tables used for reading and activities and the lighting in the large entry room used for school age children only measured 8.6 and 28.8 above all tables used for reading and activities. Three lighting strips had burned out bulbs in the VPK classroom and 2 lighting strips had burned out bulbs in the entry classroom. TA was provided that the lighting must measure 50 ft candles or
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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 policy regarding how infants are supervised during their time in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection report mention a finding regarding children being left in confining devices outside of designated feeding times. This question helps clarify how the staff ensures children are actively supervised and engaged throughout the day.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that daily attendance records are kept accurate and up to date for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings where arrival and departure times were missing or incomplete. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the facility manages these important records for daily accountability.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage its staff background screening roster to ensure all personnel are correctly documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2025 and 2026 indicate repeated issues with maintaining current employee rosters in the background screening clearinghouse. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative practices for personnel compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for storing and labeling cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2026 note repeated instances where hazardous items were found accessible or improperly labeled. This question helps parents understand the facility's current safety protocols for storing these materials out of reach.
Related violations
General question
How does the center handle the regular maintenance and cleaning of shared equipment and facility areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the facility's routine for cleaning and repairs helps parents feel confident about the daily environment provided for their children. This question provides insight into how the center prioritizes a well-maintained space.