Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.22
- Local median
- 1.71
Kid City Usa - Lake Wales
712 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- License:
- C10PO0412
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 98
- License expiration:
- February 14, 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 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 32 available inspections for Kid City Usa - Lake Wales from February 6, 2023 through May 20, 2026.
17 inspections recorded violations, with 71 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of June 19, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 32
- Recorded violations
- 71
- Higher-concern violations
- 22
- Repeated topics
- 11
7 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
32 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 33853
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 11
- Local average
- 4.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 8 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
January 8, 2024June 12, 2024October 16, 2024February 7, 2025March 11, 2025September 12, 2025January 6, 2026May 20, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
October 13, 2023November 16, 2023June 12, 2024July 22, 2024February 7, 2025March 11, 2025May 20, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
January 8, 2024February 12, 2024June 12, 2024February 7, 2025September 12, 2025January 6, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 27, 2024May 3, 2024June 12, 2024February 7, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024February 7, 2025June 2, 2025January 6, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024June 12, 2024October 16, 2024May 20, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024February 7, 2025March 11, 2025May 20, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024June 12, 2024January 6, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 7, 2025June 2, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 7, 2025June 2, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 7, 2025January 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked: Room 1 (capacity 7) measured between 12.13 to 124.8 candle foot. • Room 2 (capacity 10) measured between 56.9 to 103.9 candle foot. • Room 3 (capacity 16) measured between 39.9 to 100.4 candle foot. • Room 4 (capacity 15) measured between 13.29 to 84.6 candle foot. • Room 5 (capacity 24) measured between 25.3 to 100.9 candle foot. • Room 6 (capacity 26) measured between 30.4 to 110.9 candle foot. • Classrooms with capacity of 7 and 15 did not have appropriate candle foot. Technical assistance was provided that all areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to conduct an emergency preparedness drill (lock down) the prior licensed year. On 1/6/26, Provider was advised to ensure emergency preparedness drill is conducted prior to license expires. Technical assistance was provided lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. Fire drills were conducted 3/12/26 and 4/9/26. • Emergency preparedness drill was conducted 2/25/26 (lock down). • Fire inspection conducted on 1/21 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a cup and ball on the changing table in the classroom with capacity of 15. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on/under the table changing table. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider removed the items from under the changing table. •
- 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 [swing set] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed the stationary equipment (swing set) with less than 6 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical assistance was provided that 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 to children in the event of falls. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider added more mulch. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the transportation log on several dates with, the second sweep signature was missing and the time on and off the van missing Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation logs are completed in its entirety. This standard was brought back into compliance. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemical], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed spray two bottles inside the infant classroom with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained cleaning solution. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful chemicals are labeled. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider labeled the spray bottle. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed packages of frozen foods (hamburgers, pancakes, and French toast sticks) stored in freezer in the food storage area that were not labeled with the food item name and dated with the expiration date. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the frozen food items stored are labeled with name and date of expiration by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed clean sheets, shoes, baby food, etc. stored under the changing table in the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on/under the table changing table. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider removed the items from under the changing table. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined the Child Care Personnel 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.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in services and a background screening resubmission was not completed. Technical assistance was provided to rescreen any Child Care Personnel with a 90-day break in service.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the bathroom in the after schoolers classroom on the left side of the 2 year old class had built up dirt along side of the sink on the floor between the toilet bottom and sink in both bathrooms. The sink handles in this classroom bathroom also had grime, rust, calcium build up on it. The double french doors in this classroom that leads to the outside of the building on the far right side of the building had black mildew and water stains coming from the outside. The outside of the door frame and the top of the door leaked into the inside and caused staining. The diapering changing table in the 2 year old classroom had sand/dirt along the impermeab ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the lighting in the VPK in several different areas where children were reading, or work areas did not read at least 50 ft candles. On their rug during active circle time, the ft candle meter read 30.9 and the two tables in the front of the classroom where they do their work read 29.0. The provider was advised to change the bulbs to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, sausage and chicken patties in the freezer was not labeled with a date. the provider was advised to ensure that if food is not kept in the original content's container or box, the mfg expiration date is save or written out to maintain compliance of this standard. The kitchen personnel and director were present and asked questions about the process to remedy going forward. The kitchen personnel added the date that reflected when the package was opened per the last menu it was used to resolve this noncompliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually. Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 8. •
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider updated clearinghouse roster. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [it did not represent the number of children inside the classroom].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed classrooms (infant 1-year-old and 3-year-old 4-year-old) without a current roster. The attendance roster for the children was not current and did not represent the number of children inside the classroom. The children were moved into on classroom as the numbers when down but was not accounted for. Technical assistance was provided that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. This standard was brought back into ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the upstairs classroom (near the 3-year-old classroom) and the 2-year-old classroom near the exit door to the playground still had peeling paint. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repaint all areas prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility still has multiple boards on the playground fencing that were loose. Technical assistance was given to the provider to walk the entire perimeter of the fencing and secure all loose boards prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training. The staff needs to complete Part 2. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete/pass the test prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental took an online CPR course and has been transporting children per the facility's transportation logs. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete an approved instructor led course prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider is aware the staff cannot drive until current and approved CPR has been obtained.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: a) peeling paint in the 2-year-old and school-age classrooms, peeling paint on the outer wall near the playground door and peeling paint in the food storage area and near the kitchen by the camera b) the exhaust vent in the bathroom upstairs is hanging from the ceiling c) both of the AC filter covers in the 2-year-old classroom are hanging from the frame d) broken concrete blocks pushed inwards were observed in the food storage area Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair all abovementioned items prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the upstairs classroom had a light fixture that was inoperable, and the lighting measured 4.3-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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 the following: a) a section of white lattice on the smaller playground is broken with sharp edges b) multiple pieces of fencing has come loose from the frame c) multiple sections of fencing were observed broken and/or rotten d) the wood "seats" on the yellow, red and blue playhouse were not in good repair and need to be replaced e) one of the wooden "sunflowers" near the smaller playground is broken at the top Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint or remove all abovementioned items prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A sleep sack used did not fit according to manufacturers recommendations, restricted the infants arms, or slid up around the infants face. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an infant in a sleep sack that had both arms restricted. The provider removed the cover from the infants' arms while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that sleep sacks may only be used when they do not restrict the child's arms or face.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's menu and observed on today's date, the children were to be served.mac and cheese, grilled chicken, mixed veggies and milk. The children were served pizza, mixed fruit and salad with ranch dressing. Technical assistance was given to the provider that substitutions must be noted on the menu and to update the menu prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [have a food acceptnace onsite available for review.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children had Hungry Howies for lunch. The licensing specialist asked for the facility's food acceptance log and the director stated she did not have one. Technical assistance was given to the provider that this is considered catered food and the facility must maintain & keep on file a food acceptance log that includes the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient and kept for 12 months, therefore, this standard is not being monitored at this time. A sample food acceptance log was revi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [yellow school bus and brown boat] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed neither the yellow school bus or brown boat stationary equipment was anchored. Technical assistance was given to the provider to install anchors on both pieces of equipment prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- 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 successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete/pass the tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- 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 not started the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 11 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (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 had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all daily attendance sheets and observed that the children listed on the supplemental were missing time in, time out and or a parent or guardian signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider to designate 1 staff to be responsible to ensure the daily attendance sheets are complete daily. Another suggestion was to highlight the entry on the sheet to ensure the parent/guardian sees and can correct and to ensure all daily attendance sheets are accurate/current prior to the due date. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the two intake air vents were in need of cleaning. TA was provided to keep these clean.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis and the last fire drill was conducted on 9/24/24. The lock down was conducted on 12/29/23. No weather drill was conducted. The provider conducted a weather drill with the Licensing Specialist at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were only two staff in direct supervision of children present. The Director arrived back at 3:15Pm after the bus run and she has current CPR and first aid. TA was provided that 0-25 staff at least three staff have to be present in direct supervision of children to meet ratio at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were only two staff in direct supervision of children present. The Director arrived back at 3:15Pm after the bus run and she has current CPR and first aid. TA was provided that 0-25 staff at least three staff have to be present in direct supervision of children to meet ratio at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the fencing still had not been repaired. There are still several broken pieces of fencing and bowing pieces that need to be repaired or replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the banner added out front on the fencing did not have a license number posted on it, also the business cards do not have the license number. TA was provided that all advertising including business cards must have the license number posted property. At the time of the inspection, the license was displayed in the entry of the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the sink in the last classroom has sharp tile accessible to children when the sink cabinet is opened. TA This tile needs to be repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, there are several fencing boards that are broken and splintering. Also, there are several boards that are bowing and need to be replaced. TA was provided to replace the boards and to make sure all fencing is secured properly. The provider informed Licensing that there was a fire that burned the fencing and shade structure on June 10, 2024. The fencing has been replaced, but the shade structure needs to be installed. TA was provided to get the new shade structure installed before using the playground. The fire happened on the infant and 1 year old playground.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, two restrooms did not have toilet paper. TA was provided to check the restroom regularly to replenish. The provider added toilet paper during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
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 weather drill had no been completed during the 23-24 licensure year. TA was provided that 2 emergency drills are required, the weather and the lock down annually. A weather drill was completed during the inspection. The fire drill was last conducted on 6/3/24 and the lock down was conducted on 12/29/23.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the bottle in the infant room did not have a first or last name. TA was provided that all bottles, sippy cups and water containers must have first and last names.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the van was not on cite, therefore this standard is in non-compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the provider is wanting to add transportation to the license. Upon a physical inspection of the vehicle, the CCR counselor observed the facility's van is missing the facility's license number. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add the license number to the van prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the door to the restroom in the 2-year-old classroom has a large area of peeling paint and in the 3- and 4- year-olds classroom there are several areas accessible to children that have peeling paint. TA was provided to have these areas sanded and painted.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the closet upstairs in the VPK classroom was not locked and had Lysol and Bleach accessible to children and the closet in the 3- & 4-year-old classroom was not locked and had cleaning supplies accessible to children. The staff locked the doors during the inspection. TA was provided that all chemicals have to be stored out of the reach of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The last fire inspection was completed 1/6/23 and expired 1/6/24. The provider does not have a current fire inspection. TA was provided that the provider is required to have an annual inspection. Fire drills had been conducted on a monthly basis and a fire drill was conducted with the counselor during naptime at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 3 fire extinguisher expired 1/24. TA was provided that the fire extinguishers have to be serviced once a year.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was a gallon of milk that had expired on 2/11/23. The staff discarded the milk during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry 10/23/23 and SR training was completed but DCF 40 hours was not started in the first 90 days. She started the training on 1/30/24 and it should have been started by 1/21/24.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 10 in service hours were not completed by the staff listed in the supplemental. The staff is using 10 hours that were completed after the due date of 6/30/23 making this completed at the time of the inspection. TA was provided that these training hours cannot be used again.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff listed in the supplemental did not have the 5-year work history verified by the provider before hire. TA was provided that all staff have to have the 5-year work history verified before hire. You need to make at a minimum of 3 attempts on previous employers. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a gallon on milk sitting on the counter in the kitchen. The gallon of milk was observed sitting out unrefrigerated for over 15 minutes. Technical assistance was provided that no milk and/or food should sit out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider eventually refrigerated the milk. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
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, Counselor observed a tablet and sweater on the changing table inside two classrooms. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, through interviews, it was determined that the child went outside on the playground and was hit by another child inside a swing. The child cried throughout the day. The mother was not notified until after 4 pm and at that time the grandfather came to pick the child up. The staff asked the grandfather to raise his arm to determine if he would cry. Technical assistance provided that after the fall, the parents and/or emergency help should have been obtained. The child cried throughout the day and the facility knew that he had fallen. The facility also knew that at one point when the staff lifted his arm he cried in pain. The grandfather took the child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined the facility failed to complete an incident report for a child that was injured at the facility. The facility still had not drafted the incident report. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the custodial or legal guardian on the date of occurrence.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the fencing had been secured and the boards that had missing pieces had been replaced and painted. The two red tunnel play equipment had been sanded but not painted. TA was provided to get these painted to prevent rusting and more peeling paint.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5 infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 infants] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The Director left the infant room to answer the front door and there were 5 infants left in the classroom with 1 staff. The Director went back to the classroom making this completed at the time of the inspection. TA was provided that another staff should have been asked to answer the front door. There was an extra staff in the kitchen and another classroom staff could have taken her class with her to answer the door. children/age/staff. 5/infants/1. Then Director went back into classroom. 5/infants/2. 11/2/1. 13/2- & 3-year-olds. Majority 3-year-olds. 15/VPK/2.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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, there is an area of the wooden fencing on the playground that is leaning on the small playground and into the larger playground. TA was provided to stabilize the fencing. Also, there are a few areas where the fencing is missing a small piece of wood at the bottom, or the fencing is rotting and splintering and will need to be replaced. Also, the 2 red tunnel pieces of play equipment have peeling paint. TA was provided to sand and paint.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was not adequately supervised and left the facility premises without child care personnel supervision. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the counselor obtained information through interview that revealed a child left the premises and was found by a patron at the next door gas station. the facility's front door was propped open during delivery services which allowed the child to exit the premises. The child was brought back into the facility to resolve the noncompliance. Provider advised to ensure that all children in care are supervised adequately by child care personnel to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [specific details about the event on the incident report.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the counselor obtained an incident report that did not have the full details of the incident on the incident report documented. Technical assistance provided to facility to ensure all information is relayed on documentation to explain what fully happened during the incident to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the door in the restroom off the 2-year-old classroom that leads to the outside, has rusted metal at the bottom of the door frame and the bottom of the door. TA was provided to repair, sand and paint this area. Also, in the 2-year-old classroom and the large room upstairs there are ceiling tiles that have water damage. TA was provided that the leak needs to be fixed and the tiles replaced. There is one tile upstairs and 5 downstairs that are water damaged.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, not all bottles were labeled with first and last names in the infant room. The provider labeled the bottles at the time of the inspection.
- 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed int he supplemental did not have a date on her Abuse and Neglect. This from must be signed annually and has to be dated. At the time of the inspection, 9 staff files were reviewed and updated in CARES.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2023
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- 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 (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental did not have a completed 5131.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental did not have employment history checked including job title, duties and confirmation of employment dates and job performance completed.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A five year employment history verification was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental did not have a completed 5-year work history.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-13
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [there were 5 children in the infant room and only 3 children were signed in.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, there were 4/infants and 1/1-year-old in the infant classroom and only 3 children were checked in. The provider corrected the classroom attendance at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection show that background screening requirements were not met for certain staff members. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures all personnel are fully screened and cleared before starting their roles.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all cleaning supplies are properly labeled and stored out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted an instance where cleaning chemicals were not labeled as required. This question allows you to understand the facility's current storage and labeling practices for potentially harmful items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff manage and verify transportation logs to ensure every child is accounted for during transit?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2026 indicate that transportation logs were missing required signatures and timing information. This question helps you learn how the facility now ensures these logs are complete and accurate for child safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the facility's current procedure for ensuring that attendance rosters accurately reflect the number of children in each classroom throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated concerns regarding attendance accountability in 2025. Asking about current classroom procedures helps you understand how the center ensures that attendance records are consistently accurate and follow children as they move between spaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date with their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2024 through 2026 show repeated findings related to staff training requirements. This question provides an opportunity to hear how the center tracks and verifies that all employees complete their necessary training on time.
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