Food equipment was not maintained and stored in a sanitary manner and out of the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.3. Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the kitchen entrance (door) was covered in what appeared to be food splash and other debris , The door does not appear that it has been cleaned and sanitized recently. The provider has until the due date to clean the kitchen door, and the walls. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard. Not Monitored Comments The specialist was not at the facility during meal or snack time.
Correction status
Due by May 1, 2026
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The frame of the [The stair railing leading to the playground] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the railing leading to the playground was extremely loose and could pose a falling risk for children using it for stability. The provider has until the due date to have the stairwell repaired. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard.
A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a thermometer in the refrigerator of the food preparation area of the facility, however the thermometer was not in working condition and did not accurately display the temperature of the refrigerator. The provider sent staff to purchase a new thermometer during time of inspection. The provider placed the new thermometer in the refrigerator at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the refrigerator has a thermometer present and maintains a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete annual exposure plan training. The staff last completed the training on 7/24/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes refresher exposure plan training by the due date.
Correction status
Due by December 19, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of CPR in person training on file. The personnel is mainly with children in care during operation hours each week and the provider advised that her additional staff that typically works along side her only works 2 days a week now on Monday and Wednesdays. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has at least one personnel who is trained in in person CPR present during all hours of operation.
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
17.1 At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys outdoor play area with litter and debris to include food wrappers and Styrofoam cups and pieces of the cups on the ground throughout the playground. The provider picked up the items and discarded of them at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that litter, debris and any other items is not present on the play area to eliminate a low potential hazard to children in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the provider preparing the childrens lunch in the food preparation area and did not wear proper head covering. TA was provided to ensure that the provider and personnel working in the food preparation area wear a proper head covering while preparing food for children in care. TS was also provided to ensure that the food preparation area personnel utilize gloves while preparing ready to eat foods to eliminate contact with food for children in care with bare hands.
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the large stationary outdoor equipment on the playground on the handles near the rock-climbing activity with paint cracked and chipping. The provider advised that she spray painted the equipment. TS was provided to encourage the provider to repaint stationary equipment once chipping paint is observed or starting to chip to ensure compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that equipment is repainted and chipped paint is eliminated by the due date.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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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, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens mats in the VPK classroom that were torn with tears exposing the foam cushion in the nap mats causing it to not be impermeable. The specialist also observed one of the torn mats were covered with duct tape. The specialist advised the provider that the mats can not be repaired or covered using duct tape. The specialist encouraged the provider to replace the torn mats with mats in good repair. The specialist and provider also discussed purchasing cots to replace nap mats in the future. The provider immediately replaced the torn mats at time of inspection with extra mats. TA was provided to ensure that ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-06
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few indoor toys in the VPK classroom that were not clean with heavy stains or not in good maintained in good condition. A baby doll with plastic and plush material was observed heavily stained, a small pink stuffy was observed with a tear exposing plush material, Two baby dolls with hair were observed with doll hair natted with lints and hair missing. In the toddler classroom a plush ladybug toy was observed heavily stained. TS was provided to ensure that the provider declutters indoor toys and furniture and gets rid of toys that are not maintained in good condition. TA was provided to ensure that indoor toys are ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-05
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [both classroom present with children had no attendance rosters completed to reflect the children present].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed that both classroom present with children had no attendance rosters completed to reflect the children present. The specialist asked the provider to complete attendance to account for children present in the facility. The provider immediately completed attendance rosters at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that attendance accompanies the children present completed by staff once in direct supervision of children daily. ENFORCEMENT
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 inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an exposure plan training documented annually. The staff last completed training on 7/21/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete exposure plan training refresher annually and document on file.
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a bag of sliced carrots in the facilitys refrigerator in the kitchen expired as of 3/3/24. The provider discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
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 [metal tricycle on the childrens playground with the seat not in good repair and provider tried to repair the seat using duct tape]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a metal tricycle on the childrens playground with the seat not in good repair and provider tried to repair the seat using duct tape. Counselor advised the provider that the outdoor equipment must be in good repair as well as safe and sanitary for childrens use. The provider removed the tricycle off the playground at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor equipment is in maintained safe and sanitary. Provider was encouraged to review, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D.1 for more information.
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary outdoor equipment and swings ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the large outdoor equipment with slides measuring at 3 inches by the red stairs and 4 inches near the blue slide. Provider also observed the slides measuring at 3 inches of mulch as resilient surface. Counselor advised provider that the requirement for resilient surface is 6 inches in depth and 6 feet from the perimeter. Provider immediately placed mulch down, counselor remeasured mulch and it met 6-inch requirement. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface of mulch is added near all stationary equipment by the due date.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys emergency numbers posted but did not have written directions to the facility posted. Counselor advised the provider to be in compliance written directions also need to be included and posted near the facilitys phone. Provider immediately wrote up directions to the facility using a near by intersection and posted them near the phone. TA was provided to ensure that written directions to the facility are posted near the phone along with emergency phone numbers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
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 CCR counselor observed there was no documentation of the facility completing monthly inspections since 6/1/22. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed, documented on the physical environment log and available for review by licensing and to continue checking and documenting going forward.
Correction status
Due by August 20, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-04
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only completed 9 1/2 hours in-service hours for the fiscal year 2022 - 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete an additional half hour of in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
Correction status
Due by August 20, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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 CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed the 2022 - 2023 in-service training, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on the log prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by August 20, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-08
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 annual refresher training on the facilitys exposure plan. The last training was in March 2022. 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 20, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all childrens files and determined the child listed on the supplemental was missing a health record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
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 your current process for ensuring that daily attendance rosters are accurately maintained and always accompany the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection show a finding where attendance rosters were not present for groups of children. This question helps clarify how the center ensures accurate supervision and accountability for every child throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting and maintaining the stability of outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that equipment maintenance has been a recurring topic across several reports. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center proactively manages the safety and condition of the play area.
Context
Several inspections between 2023 and 2026 noted various issues with outdoor equipment, such as loose railings or surface cover.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all food preparation areas are consistently cleaned and sanitized according to your health and safety standards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that health and food preparation standards have been a repeated topic in multiple inspections. This question allows the provider to explain their current cleaning protocols and how they maintain a sanitary environment for food service.
Context
Official reports from 2023 through 2026 show multiple findings related to food preparation area cleanliness and storage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required annual training and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated area of focus during inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet their ongoing professional development requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience and the center's operations.