School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 3:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
45
License expiration:
August 19, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for Auburndale Little Hounds Childcare from April 18, 2023 through April 16, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 5, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from December 17, 2025 through April 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
23
6 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
28
6 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
6
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
4
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33823
Compared to 14 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.22
Local median
1.5
1.22This provider
1.5Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
13%
Local median
20%
13%This provider
20%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
48%
Local median
51%
48%This provider
51%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
4
Local average
3.79
4This provider
3.79Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
Toys, equipment and/or furnishings available to the children in care were not age appropriate in that [a sensory bin containing multi colored pom pom circular items used for art that were various sizes of medium and large shaped that were not age appropriate for the children present causing a possible choking hazard]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the mixed class of one and two year old children a sensory bin containing multi colored pom pom circular items used for art that were various sizes of medium and large shaped that were not age appropriate for the children present causing a possible choking hazard to children in care. The staff removed the small circular items in the sensory bin at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the items are removed from the sensory bin and indoor equipment in classrooms are age appropriate for the children present.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplementals Immunization record and it was expired as of 10/13/2025. The child started at the facility on 8/11/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record by the due date.
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file on the required form, DH Form 3040. In the childs file was a letter from a chiropractic office stating the current state of the childs health. The child started at the facility on 8/13/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file on the required form by the due date.
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired medical physical. The form was last dated 9/27/2023. The child started at the facility in the fall on 8/11/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file on the required form by the due date.
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [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 an approved annual fire inspection. The provider advised that they asked the inspector to come on site on todays date. As of todays date the facility does not have a fire inspection completed. The previous fire inspection was completed on 6/8/2024. The fire inspector arrived on site towards the end of the inspection and conducted an inspection and documented the approval on the fire inspection form at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an approved annual fire inspection completed and documented o ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
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 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete in service hours for the year 7/1/2024-6/30/2025. The personnel also did not complete document training courses completed on the required log. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel make up 10 hours of in service training by the due date.
A potentially harmful item, [Mr. Clean and water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle on the diapering station storing a green solution. The specialist asked the provider what the solution was, the staff replied, Mr. Clean and water. The specialist asked the staff to label the spray bottle with the name of the disinfectant at time of inspection. The staff immediately labeled the spray bottle. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing potentially hazardous material are labeled with the item name at all times.
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 supplementals exposure plan training was not completed annually. The training was last completed on 3/18/24. The specialist reminded the provider that the training must be completed annually. The provider had the staff complete the training immediately at time of inspection and placed on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially and annually.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the two and three year old classroom had seven children enrolled on the roster but only 6 children present, also, the one year old classroom had not roster].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two and three year old classroom had seven children enrolled on the roster but only 6 children present. The staff explained that one child moved to another classroom. The specialist explained that attendance must follow the children and encouraged the staff to sign the child out on the roster and note the child transferred classrooms. Also, in the one year old classroom, while specialist was walking the classroom, observed the attendance not completed. While conducting ratio the one year old classroom was on the playground. When walking the classroom, the attendance roster was still not completed. The specialist ... [truncated]
During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the infant classroom during naptime with not enough sufficient lighting. The specialist observed a small lamp in the classroom placed on the floor next to the rocking chair with staff and two infants asleep in bouncers. The specialist advised that there was not enough lighting to visually supervise the other sleeping toddler in the classroom that was asleep on a cot near the soft play area with their head turned the opposite direction of the where the staff with sitting. The specialist advised the staff to place the small lamp on the shelving to ensure that there was enough adequate lighting to illuminate the classr ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
Official code
14-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a sleeping infant in a bouncer wrapped with a thick blue blanket on the infant that was placed over the childs face covering the nose and mouth of the sleeping infant. The staff stated the child just fell asleep and she was aware not to place the child in the crib with the blanket. The specialist asked the staff to move the blanket from the sleeping infant that caused a suffocation hazard to the infant. The staff removed the blanket and bib from the infant at time of inspection before placing the infant in a crib. TA was provided to ensure that sleeping children are never placed in any sleeping area with any items t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a childs cup in the two year old classroom that was not labeled with the childs name and also a bottle in the mini refrigerator in the infant classroom that was labeled with the childs first name and initial and not the full last name. The staff labeled the bottle and cups appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name at all times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two year old classroom did not have diapering procedures posted near the diapering area. The staff immediately placed procedures up at time of inspection near the diapering area. The staff stated that they just recently put a diapering station in the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering procedures are posted near the diapering station at all times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completed fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed and documented on file by the due date.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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]
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 completed exposure plan training provided by the facility prior to starting work at the facility. The provider had the staff review the training document at time of inspection and document training was completed at time of inspection on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training is completed and documented on file initially and annually for child care personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record on file. The Immunization record was expired as of 11/6/2024. The child was enrolled and has been attending the facility since 10/4/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
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Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a background screening on file. The staff was observed with another child care personnel at time of inspection who has background screening clearance and provider is aware that the staff needs a current background screening on file granting clearance to work in the child care industry. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel has a background screening on file by the due date.
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
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An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to verify past employment for the past five years for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. TA was provided to ensure that the provider verifies all employment history within the past five years and documents verification on file by the due date.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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 reinspection, the counselor observed the yellow and blue stationary playground equipment on the playground with paint peeling and or rust build up starting to be present on the top yellow bars of the metal swivel bar as well as the metal bars facing the swivel bar still in need of needing to be repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date.
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the yellow and blue stationary playground equipment on the playground with paint peeling and or rust build up starting to be present on the top yellow bars of the metal swivel bar as well as the metal bars facing the swivel bar. The provider advised that they will try to clean the equipment and or repaint the area. The school board requires a work order submission for repairs. TA was provided to ensure that the play equipment is in good repair by the due date.
Correction status
Due by September 11, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [three deftated balls on the playground while the three and four year old children were playing on the playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed three deftated balls on the playground while the three and four year old children were playing on the playground. The counselor advised the staff that the balls were deflated and asked if the facility had an air pump. The provider stated no and she removed the balls from the playground. The counselor encouraged the provider to fill the balls with air or replace the balls for children to use at the facility outdoors. TA was provided to ensure that outdoor play equipment and toys remain safe, sanitary and in good condition.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training annually and document on file for Licensing to review. The staff last completed the training on 8/9/2023. The provider immediately had the staff complete the training and document it on file signed today at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete exposure plan training annually and document on file.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Higher concern: Background screening
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Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental needed to be submitted in the Clearinghouse background screen system. The provider failed to resubmit the staff prior to starting work with children in the industry. The staff has not worked in the industry within the past 90 days. The provider last worked in the industry December 2023. The provider stated that she understood and will resubmit staff for eligibility. The provider also moved another staff who has clearance in background screening into the 2 year old classroom with the staff at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is resubmitted in ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 22, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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 reinspection, the counselor observed the stationary yellow and blue outdoor equipment still not in good repair. The counselor observed the blue metal landing with rust observed and also the yellow pillar bars on the equipment with paint chipping. The provider advised that her supervisor has several email communications reaching out to the district to follow up on the work order request. Counselor spoke to the providers supervisor at time of inspection who advised that there is an open P.O. and she was told by a representative at the district that they were waiting on the vendor and will check on an ETA today. The provider understands that an additional 30 day e ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 7, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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 reinspection, the counselor observed the stationary yellow and blue playground equipment with rust and chipped paint. Provider advised that they have submitted the request with the school board to repair or replace equipment, but it has not been completed. Provider also advise that children are not playing on the playground equipment. TA was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is repaired or replaced by the due date. Extra time is allotted to extend 30 days.
Correction status
Due by February 2, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the black mini refrigerator/ freezer combo with no thermometer in the freezer section of the refrigerator in the infants room. Counselor advised provider that a thermometer needs to be placed in the freezer section. Provider immediately placed a thermometer in the freezer section at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the refrigerators and freezer have a thermometer placed at all times.
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 re-inspection, the Counselor observed the yellow and blue stationary play equipment showing signs of wear, rust, and paint peeling. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of rust. Extra time is allotted for the standard to come back into compliance at the request of the provider. Counselor Saunders conducted this inspection but was not available to add the statement regarding extra time being allotted.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the yellow and blue stationary play equipment showing signs of wear, rust and paint peeling. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of rust.
Correction status
Due by October 14, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that attendance rosters are accurate and always accompany the children when they move between classrooms or the playground?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2025 noted instances where attendance rosters did not accurately reflect the children present or were missing during group transitions. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center maintains oversight of children throughout the day.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially hazardous materials are properly labeled and stored out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate a finding regarding an unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning solution. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols for handling and identifying materials used in the facility.
Context
The item was labeled at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify the background screening and employment history for all new staff members before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that background screening documentation and employment history verification have been identified as areas for improvement in multiple reports. This question provides an opportunity to understand the current hiring and documentation procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain the condition of outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains safe and in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that the maintenance of outdoor play equipment has been a recurring topic in several inspection reports over the past few years. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance schedule and how they address repair needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current and complete for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that maintaining current student health and immunization documentation has been a repeated area of focus. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages these important health requirements.