Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.26
- Local median
- 1.99
Winter Haven Christian School, Inc
1700 Buckeye Loop Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- License:
- C10PO0313
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 82
- License expiration:
- June 1, 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 inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 27 available inspections for Winter Haven Christian School, Inc from January 27, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
14 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 27
- Recorded violations
- 34
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 5
10 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
27 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33881
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 53%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 4.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 25, 2023May 1, 2025September 10, 2025January 15, 2026February 24, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 25, 2023January 23, 2024January 27, 2025May 1, 2025January 15, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 30, 2024May 28, 2024September 10, 2025January 15, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 25, 2023January 15, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 27, 2025January 15, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an approved fire inspection completed annually. The previous fire inspection was completed on 1/27/2025 and the current fire inspection was completed on 3/26/2026. The provider has an approved fire inspection but it was late. TA was provided to ensure that the fire inspection is approved and completed annually. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on__4/30/2026_________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on______8/19/2025______and a weather drill conducted on___4/30/2026______. The fire extinguishers were last t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental still did not have a complete personnel file with all required forms. The provider advised that that he did not consider her personnel for the facility she is a substitute. The licensing specialist advised that the personnel is considered a substitute for employee and still requires a file and standards are the same as a child care personnel. The specialist emailed the provider some of the forms missing from the file at time of inspection. The provider had the personnel sign forms with todays date during time of inspection. The specialist also emailed a copy ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed several childrens water bottles provided from home not labeled or only labeled with the childs first name. The staff immediately labeled the childrens water bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that cups and bottles provided from home are labeled with the childrens full 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
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the hand washing sinks in both classroom near the toilets used by children in care with a handwashing sign on how to wash hands but did not include when to wash hands. The provider immediately posted a handwashing sign to include how and when to wash hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that handwashing procedures are posted in areas where toileting, diapering and food preparation take place to include how and when to wash hands.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental observed subbing in the classroom with children in care did not start a training course within 90 days of starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 8/11/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel starts a training course for required DCF introductory training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that there were no staff present on site at the facility that had current CPR training. TA was provided to ensure that at least one child care personnel in direct supervision of children or the director has current CPR training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that there were no staff present on site at the facility that had current First aid training. TA was provided to ensure that at least one child care personnel in direct supervision of children or the director has current First aid training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired medical physical on file. The child started at the facility 10/7/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed personnel file for Licensing to view. The staff was on site as a substitute working with children in care and in direct supervision. The staff started at the facility on 8/11/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel has a complete personnel file by the due date. Specialist reviewed 4 staff files. TS was provided to ensure that all child care personnel have complete files to include all required documents prior to starting work at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental started in the child care industry on 8/11/2025, but the provider failed to initial a resubmission prior to the staff starting at the facility. The personnel has an existing background screening in the Clearinghouse but recently started in the industry. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates a resubmission for the staff in the Clearinghouse by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, 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 4 files. •
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, 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 4 files. •
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement had expired Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [it was provided a month prior]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed childrens files determined majority of the children parents received the Distracted Adult brochure in March 2025 rather than April 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September. This standard was brought back into compliance, as April has passed. • Provider advised that 18 children are enrolled, Licensing Specialist reviewed all childrens files. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed two areas in reach of the children- that were missing outlet covers. TA was given to the provider and the covers that were missing were replaced during the time of the inspection; this returned the facility into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a sleeping mat for a child that was torn in several places. The mat supposedly belonged to an older sibling and is this way due to longetivity of use. The specialist provided TA of the child needing a sleeping mat that didn't have rips and tears and shouldn't be left open to the inside cushion. This is unsanitary and the facility has until the due date to replace the child's mat; this would return them back to compliance. Not Monitored Comments The specialist did not conduct the inspection during the time of the children's nap time; therefore nap time/sleep space requirements were not monitored.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that none of the children's sippy cups had their names. The cups are required to be labeled with the child's first and last name. The facility has until the due date to have the children's sippy cups labeled with their first and last names.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 re-inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel 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. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date. Provider advised that the Child Care Personnel will not continue employment at the facility after Friday May 31, 2024 as it the last day of school. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 [steps connected to the yellow slide handle is broken.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the metal steps connected to the yellow slide not in good repair. The handle connect to the steps frame was broken. The facility put up yellow caution tape on the play equipment. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outdoor play equipment is in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition. Also to repair or replace play equipment. Provider was allotted additional time to fix the standard. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel 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. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date. Provider was allotted less time to complete this training as the end of the school year is May 30, 2024. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization on file as of 10/30/23. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect reporting requirement forms on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Abuse and Neglect forms are signed on an annually. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel signed the Child Abuse and Neglect form. • Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files totaling 3. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed Child Care Personnel listed on the supplement without a Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements CF-FSP Form 5131 on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements CF-FSP Form 5131 on file. This standard was brought back into compliance when provided completed the form. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no documentation was on file. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a Distracted Adult brochure in their file for April 2023. Per the Director brochures were given to parents/guardian. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September and documentation of receiving. Provider advised that 15 children are enrolled, Counselor reviewed all 15 childrens files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect reporting requirement forms on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Abuse and Neglect forms are signed on an annually. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel signed the Child Abuse and Neglect form. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 3 files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a documented 5- year work history on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that five-year work history is completed and maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that a Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was missing a Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance. Technical assistance was provided to have the Child Care Personnel screened immediately. Per CCF Handbook, a screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be subm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several cleaning chemicals Febreze air freshener, carpet deodorizer, carpet foam cleaner, Awesome cleaner, etc.) stored in unlocked cabinets, under the sink in both classrooms that were accessible to the children in care. Also, there were plastic bags under the sink accessible to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to always store all chemicals away from the reach of the children or ensure the cabinet in which the chemicals are stored and secured.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
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 [in that no fire drill was conducted in October 2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the months of October 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care. Fire Drill was conducted 8/25/22, 9/16/22, 11/1/2022, and 12/9/2022. Emergency preparedness 8/25/22 (weather) and 1/18/23 (lockdown). Fire extinguisher serviced June 2022. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the Department placing the facility back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 [red, yellow, green, and blue climbing equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor also observed, the red, yellow, green, and blue climbing equipment not clean, in that it has mildew build up all over. Technical assistance was to clean the equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [yellow slide, swing set, and the red, yellow, green, and blue climbing equipment ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed all the anchored by designed equipment (yellow slide, swing set, and the red, yellow, green, and blue climbing equipment ) to have less than 5 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Per Child Care Facility Handbook Section 3.12, D Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all new staff members have their background screenings fully processed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where a staff member began working before a background screening resubmission was completed. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors staff onboarding to ensure all requirements are met before personnel start their duties.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that at least one staff member with current CPR and first aid certifications is always present when children are in care?
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- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a time when no staff on-site held current first aid or CPR training. This question allows the director to explain the current scheduling and tracking process used to maintain these safety certifications at all times.
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Could you describe your process for verifying that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
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- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where children's health or immunization records were expired or incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks these important documents to ensure they remain current.
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How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required in-service training hours?
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- Why ask this
- Public records indicate several instances where documentation for required staff training was missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for tracking and verifying that all staff complete their mandatory training.
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How do you maintain and update personnel files to ensure all required documentation is complete and available for review?
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- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated instances of incomplete personnel files over the past few years. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for keeping staff records organized and up to date.
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