Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.61
- Local median
- 1.74
Kids Inc CDC
15 SE Pine Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841
- License:
- C10PO0401
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 164
- License expiration:
- August 8, 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.
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 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 28 available inspections for Kids Inc CDC from January 9, 2023 through April 17, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 45 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 30, 2026 and involved transportation.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 28
- Recorded violations
- 45
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 8
8 in last 12 months
18 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
28 total inspections vs 15 local median in Polk County
Compared to 354 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
August 2, 2023April 9, 2024December 3, 2024April 2, 2025July 25, 2025March 30, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
August 2, 2023April 2, 2025November 18, 2025March 30, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 2, 2025November 18, 2025March 30, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
December 3, 2024December 17, 2024July 25, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 9, 2024December 3, 2024March 30, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 1, 2023July 25, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 2, 2025November 18, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 3, 2024July 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [the second Child Care Personnel who verified all children were accounted for. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to document the signature of the second Child Care Personnel who verified all children were accounted for. 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 completely documented. This standard was brought back into compliance. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe the daily schedule posted in the school age classroom (capacity 9). Technical assistance was provided that each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. This standard was brought back into compliance when the daily schedule was posted. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed some walls, vents, and other items were with dust and/or cobweb. Technical assistance was provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the 2-year-old classroom (capacity 20) diaper changing mat/pad torn. Technical assistance was provided that when children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. This standard was brought back into compliance when the diapering mat/pad was replaced. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several bibs stored under the changing table. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table. This standard was brought back into compliance when the bibs were removed. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed paint brushes, bubble machine, easel, sand box, balls, and other miscellaneous toys stored in the bathroom 3-year-old (capacity 18) and VPK classroom (capacity 18). 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.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the walk-through, the facility had chemicals hanging on the sink in the reach of 4 year old students. The provider was advised to remove the chemicals to maintain compliance of this standard. *Extended the due date to have a median range between class levels
- Correction status
- Due by December 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an 8 gap in the far right corner of the fence that is on the perimeter of the playground. The provider was advised to close the gap with additional support to maintain the compliance of this standard. *additional time given to extend time between due dates of class citations.
- Correction status
- Due by December 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing inspector observed several spout pour bottles with sauces and syrups that did not have a date on them. The containers were located in the 2 door stainless steel refrigerator located in the cafeteria. The provider was advised to ensure that the bottles had the dates on them to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed items in the freezer were not labeled by date/type. There was a stack of 4 brown rectangular packages that had no mfg expiration date or type on the exterior. There was a ziplock bag in the freezer that had no label of the item. There was an order of frozen disk shaped hash browns under the label of meatballs with a date, however no meatballs were in the freezer of no label of hashbrowns. The provider was advised to ensure that the freezer had labels of date/type to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection; The kitchen personnel was asked what was served for breakfast and she replied cheese toast because she did not have waffles, but she did not update the menu or inform the front. The licensing specialist also took a photo of the toast/fruit on the counter in the kitchen and the garbage bin that was discarded. The director wrote what was served on the menu and the noncompliance was resolved.
- 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
- 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 inspection, the sink outside near the VPK classroom outside where they wash their hands upon entering the building from playing outside, did not have hand washing procedures posted. The facility was advised to ensure that the procedures were posted to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
No recorded violations in this report
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple fencing support poles were missing the tie straps that hold the fencing to the pole causing a gap that could entrap a child along the rear side of the fence. Technical assistance was given to the provider to reattach the fencing to the poles prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple areas of fencing along the side with gaps that measured 4 1/2 - 6 inches. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add a barrier along the fence line prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 16 staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
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]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the menu was not posted in the front at the beginning of the week. The director posted the menu to resolve the noncompliance.
- 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the sippy cups for the 1 year old classroom did not have last names on them while they were playing outside. The provider was advised to ensure that all cups for children enrolled have first/last names to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, in the 1 year old classroom, the tablet was on the diapering changing table. The teacher was advised to remove any/all unrelated items for diapering of the surface of the table to maintain compliance of this standard. The tablet was removed and sanitized.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [yellow/blue car on the 1 year old play ground and all of the stationary items on the big playground. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the playground equipment did not have enough mulch under/surrounding the stationary equipment. The provider was advised to ensure that all equipment that was stationary in make/model have 6 inches in dept for 6 feet around the equipment to maintain compliance of this standard. The equipment on the playground not in the mulched perimeter needs to have the same inches and depths to maintain compliance
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still does not have an updated background screening. The screening sent to the licensing specialist via email was still dated 2/21/24. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission including the staff's prior state(s) prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [a second signature and/or departure/arrival time.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated the facility offers walking transportation only from a nearby school. The licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed on separate days, there were logs missing signature(s), date, arrival and/or departure times. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: a. Record the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of November 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental started the required DCF 40-hour training after the 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Lastly, training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient training for the 2023 - 2024 fiscal year, 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 January 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had lived outside the state of Florida within the past 5-years and was not included with the original screening. The prior state is not an NFF state. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission including the staff's prior state(s) prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed, only 1 attempt and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 17 staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date. A copy of the spreadsheet for out of state checks was emailed to the provider on today's date for use/reference.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The providers last fire inspection was conducted on 5/23/23 and expired 5/23/24. The fire inspection is due annually and should be completed before the previous inspection expires.
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival by foot at the destination, it was determined that the child care personnel failed to conduct roll call, date and initial the log to verify all children were accounted for. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, C
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider started doing walking transportation to the local elementary school and the required signatures of the first person were missing on 12/4/23, 12/15/23, 2/2/24, 2/20/24, 3/1/24, 3/4/24, 3/8/24, 3/7/24, 4/4/24, 4/5/24. TA was provided that the walking transportation log requires a first and second signature.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-10
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival by foot at the destination, it was determined that the second child care personnel failed to witness roll call, date and initial the log to verify all children were accounted for. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, D
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider started doing walking transportation to the local elementary school and the required signatures of the 2nd person were missing on 12/1/23- 13/15/23, and 2/1/24, 2/2/24, 2/6/24, 2/9/24, 2/12/24, 1/19/24- 1/26/24 and 4/1/24-4/5/24. TA was provided that the walking transportation log requires a first and second signature.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-11
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 inspection, the boarder tubing on the playground is not attached properly and needs to be repaired, there is a broken connector that need to be replaced, the black liner is exposed in several areas on the playground that could cause a tripping hazard that needs to be trimmed or covered with mulch or sand, the slide has peeling paint that needs to be sanded and painted, the red stationary bus is missing a steering wheel and that needs to be replaced, the blue door off the patio is rotten and has splintering wood, this should be repaired and painted, the down spout on the playground has a missing part and this could be sharp, the cover needs to be added back, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the last physical environment documentation for the monthly check was conducted on 11/12/23. The provider was not able to produce the current page of the form. TA was provided that the check must be completed monthly and posted properly.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [5 seat bike go round, the slides and both red buses.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 5-seat bike go round, the slides and both stationary red buses only had 1-4" of resilient surface. TA was provided that 6" in depth 6 ft out and around is required of for the stationary equipment on the playground. The provider will need to add more mulch.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 14.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection a lock down drill had not been completed for the 22-23 licensure year. The counselor conducted a lock down during the inspection. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis and the last fire drill was conducted on 11/8/23. The weather drill was conducted 7/3/23.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the carpet in the 3-year-old classroom had many dark stains and blue tape in the doorway. The provider was given TA to clean the carpet and then they could buy large throw rugs to cover the dark areas or replace the carpet. The spots were hard and may not be able to be cleaned. Also, the throw rugs in the 1-year-old classroom were dirty. TA was provided to wash or replace the throw rugs.
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 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
- The flooring in the 1-year-old classroom was cracked and needs to be repaired or replaced and the rug is taped together in one spot. TA was provided that the tape must be repaired or replaced. In the younger 2-year-old classroom the brown flooring is peeling and needs to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the area on playground had litter and an old tin can that needs to be removed. Also, there was a hose that was unwound and could be a strangulation hazard. TA was provided to wind the hose up and store it properly and to throw away all litter daily. Also, there was a large gate that was propped up against the wall on the playground to the right. TA was provided to re-attach the gate or remove it from the playground. This is a heavy gate that could fall over on a child.
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red & blue 5 seater bike go round, both large slides, the red stationary bus and the large stationary play equipmented] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, red & blue 5-seater bike go round, both large slides, the red stationary bus and the large stationary play equipment only had 1/2" to 2 inches of mulch. TA was provided that the rule stated the resilient surface must be 6" in depth 6 feet out and around.
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental started 1/4/23 and had not started the required DCF 40-hour training within her first 90 days. TA was provided to start a class right away.
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider has 5 staff that need to be removed from the roster and 2 new staff that need to be added. All staff have been gone over 10 days or here more than 10 days. The names are all listed in the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the wooden picnic table on the playground showing signs of wear in that the wood was splintering. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the picnic table are safe from injury and to repair or replace prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red and blue 5-seater merry go round, yellow and blue slide, and red slide] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several anchored by designed play equipment (red and blue 5-seater merry go round, yellow and blue slide, and red slide) with less than 6 inches of ground cover. Also, Counselor observed that the ground cover under the red and blue 5-seater merry go round did not extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. Technical assistance was provided add additional mulch to at least 6 inches in depth and ensure that it extends 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 describe the current process for documenting transportation logs to ensure all required signatures and details are captured?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an official inspection in March 2026 indicate that a transportation log was missing the required signature of a second staff member. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all staff follow documentation requirements for child safety during transit.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that outdoor play areas are regularly inspected and free from any potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where fencing gaps or accessible hazardous materials were identified in the outdoor play area. This question helps parents understand the routine maintenance and safety checks the center performs to keep the play environment secure.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify the completeness of personnel files, particularly regarding employment history and background screening documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections between 2024 and 2025 note missing or incomplete background screening documentation and employment history verifications. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative practices used to maintain accurate and compliant staff records.
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Finding-specific
What is the center's current routine for cleaning and sanitizing toys and equipment to ensure they remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have repeatedly identified concerns regarding the maintenance of sanitary conditions for indoor and outdoor equipment. Asking about the current cleaning schedule helps parents understand how the center maintains a clean environment.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are properly trained on safety protocols, such as the use of fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from recent inspections indicate that some staff files lacked documented proof of required safety training. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current process for tracking and verifying that all employees receive necessary safety training on time.
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