Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.88
- Local median
- 1.9
Early Childhood Learning Center
1703 Skinner St, Lakeland, FL 33801
- License:
- C10PO0516
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 117
- License expiration:
- March 31, 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 inspectionMarch 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Early Childhood Learning Center from March 21, 2023 through March 27, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 22, 2025 and involved facility condition.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 5
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 18 local median in 33801
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 26%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 65%
- Local median
- 49%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 4.43
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 7 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
July 31, 2023March 19, 2024July 25, 2024August 30, 2024March 5, 2025November 21, 2025December 22, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 31, 2023November 21, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 19, 2024July 25, 2024Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 30, 2024September 30, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 20, 2023July 25, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed items (blanket and trash can lid) stored on 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 Provider removed items from 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 facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the red, yellow, and blue playground equipment with rust that exposed the metal rails. At two points near the slide the metal bars rusted away and was not attached to the structure. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good repair. Additional time was provided as Provider will need to make major repairs. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure to pressure wash the equipment with green algae. •
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several beddings in the classroom with the capacity of 10 stored with other children not stored in a sanitary manner (bedding touching each other). Technical assistance was provided that bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe naptime. •
- Correction status
- Due by December 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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 diaper changing pad inside the classroom with the capacity of 14 torn and not an impermeable surface. The diaper changing pad was torn and ripped. Technical assistance was advised 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 provider replaced torn changing pad. •
- 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 items (toys) stored on the changing table. Also, there were other miscellaneous items unrelated to diapering 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 Provider removed the toys off 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: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a box of prescription medication belong the the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental inside the mini refrigerator located in the classroom with the capacity of 19. The mini refrigerator is located on the floor accessible to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that medication is stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the item from the classroom refrigerator and placed in the staff break room refrigerator. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [it did not represent the classroom make up].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed classrooms (1-year-old and 2-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 compliance when P ... [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
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the bathroom a/c vents in the 3 year old and the 4 year old classroom were very dusty. This was addressed with the Director and the vents were cleaned at the time of the inspection; quickly returning the facility back to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there were four fire extinguishers in the facility; they were all dated August 2023 as the last time they were serviced. The provider called to have the inspection done. The provider has until the due date to have the fire extinguishers serviced; to return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one year old classroom with a toddler sleeping in front of an exit door. The counselor advised the staff that children can not sleep in the exit door area. The counselor asked the staff to move the child and suggested moving a table and chairs to make room in the classroom for the sleeping child. The staff moved furniture and children away from the exit area. The staff stated they understood that exits can not be blocked. TA was provided to ensure that the children do not block exits while sleeping during nap time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-05
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the three year old classroom with the window frame repaired and repainted, however the paint chipping on the wall to the left of the window frame still had paint chipping and drywall pieces missing where the cardboard material of the wall was exposed. The counselor advised the provider that the drywall needs to be patched then repainted to ensure compliance for this standard. The provider advised that they werent aware that the area was included in the due date and expressed the owner had plans to repaint the entire room. The provider then advised that they will patch the areas and repaint. TA was provided to ensure that the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an infant placed in a crib swaddled in a sleep sack that restricted the infants arms while conducting ratio. The counselor advised that staff that sleep sack that constrict the infants arm are not allowed and explained that the sleep sack that ensures the infants arms are not constricted is permitted for use. The counselor provided an example of that type of sleep sack to the provider and provider and staff stated that they understood. The counselor asked the staff to unwrap the infants arms from the swaddle and time of inspection, the staff loosed the swaddle from the infants arms immediately. TA was provided to ensure that s ... [truncated]
- 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 used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the children in the older ones classroom and also infants classroom with media with video playing. The older ones were watching an educational song video on youtube on the television. The infants were also watching an education video with media on the ipad placed on the cabinet near the hand washing sinks. The counselor advised the staff that children under two years old can not have media offered while in care. The staff in the one year old classroom immediately turned off the television. The infants classroom immediately turned the ipad around out of the babies view. TA was provided to ensure that media is not offered to chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
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 inspection, the counselor observed the window frame in the two year old classroom adjacent to the restroom with the drywall missing and also paint chipping on the wall to the left of the window that needs to be repaired and repainted. The counselor also observed the drywall chipped in the hallway leading to the playground in the main building on the edge of the wall. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed hazardous material in reach of children stored in the laundry room, the two year old classroom and also the storage closet in the hallway. The laundry room had laundry detergent on the floor in next to the washer and dryer but no lock on the sliding doors. The two year old classroom had plastic bags stored on the restroom door low in reach of children and also potting soil that was labeled, keep out of reach of children. The storage closet in the hallway near the owners office had opened bleach bottle and fabuloso stored on the floor and the door was not locked. The provider immediately moved all of the hazardous material high ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a mini refrigerator in the younger one year old classroom in the freezer section with no thermometer present. The provider immediately placed a thermometer in the freezer section at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that freezers have a thermometer present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not written]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to post a written menu for daily snacks for the current week. The counselor advised the provider that all food offered in the program must be written on a menu posted in an inconspicuous area for parents to view. The provider immediately wrote a snack menu for the current week and posted it on the parents board. TA was provided to ensure that the menu is posted and planned at the beginning of each week.
- 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: 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 inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start required DCF training from part 1 or part 2 within 90 days of employment in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 4/24/2024 and has not began training. The provider immediately had the staff start a course at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts a training course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete annual refresher for exposure plan. The counselor advised the staff that the training must be completed initially before starting and annually. The provider advised that she was not aware of the requirement to complete the refresher annually. The provider had all staff to sign the exposure plan training at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed the storage closet door rail was detached or broken at the top. Which case the doors to not open and close. T/A was given to repair broken door the provider was able to fix the broken closet door this issue was resolved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection counselor observed, the frozen items within the freezer had dates but no labels for what the items were. This was resolved at the time of inspection. T/A was provided to Provider and kitchen staff labels and dates were added to all refrigerator and frozen items, this issue was resolved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor 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 start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a metal sewer pipe lid that was not flush with the ground on the playground and posed a tripping hazard. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/re-install the cover prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the 1-year-old classroom (1 - B) did not have a hand wash sign posted near the sink. Technical assistance was given to the provider to hang the sign prior to the due date. The remaining sinks had how to wash procedure signs posted near the sinks but did not have when to wash hand signs posted. Technical assistance was given to the provider to post the when to wash signs near all sinks. A sample sign from the CDC was emailed to the provider on today's date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red barrel and climbing equipment.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the red barrel and climbing equipment did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 3 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded to rake the high traffic areas regularly to ensure the mulch remains at 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter and 6 feet in perimeter from the base of the equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor checklist. A sample daily indoor checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed several areas of fencing at the bottom of the fence near the second building that had gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches. The areas measured 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 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 April 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 2/6/23 and the prior year was completed on 1/25/22. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on2/27/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 3/2/23 (lockdown) and 1/3/23 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in July2022. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the refrigerators in the 1-year-old classrooms did not have a thermometer. The provider placed thermometers in the refrigerators while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's menu and observed on today's date, the children were to be served cheese quesadillas, mashed potatoes and vegetable/fruit. The children were served chicken nuggets, mac and cheese and vegetable/fruit. Technical assistance was given to the provider that substitutions must be noted on the menu. Lastly, the provider was reminded that the menu must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians and any substitutions must be noted.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2023
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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed sippy cups that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all bottles, sippy cups, etc. must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider could not locate the facility's physical environment log. A blank outdoor inspection form was emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that monthly inspections must be completed and documentation retained for 12 months. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider to monitor the plastic picnic table on the smaller playground as it is starting to show signs of wear on the top and to replace or remove as necessary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that attendance rosters are always accurate and stay with the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show that attendance rosters did not accurately reflect the children present in certain classrooms. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center maintains accurate tracking of children as they move between groups.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of staff personal items to ensure they remain inaccessible to children in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted an instance where personal medication was found in a classroom refrigerator accessible to children. This question helps understand the current storage practices for staff belongings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that naptime arrangements do not block exit areas in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sleep space placement interfering with exit areas was a concern noted in reports. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center plans classroom layouts to maintain clear emergency exits during nap times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for inspecting and maintaining playground equipment to ensure it remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections indicate concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment, including rust and surface hazards. This question allows the director to explain the current schedule for safety checks and repairs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team stay updated on the latest sanitation and facility cleanliness standards throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have documented several instances over the past few years related to facility cleanliness, diapering area maintenance, and linen storage. Asking about current routines helps parents understand how the center prioritizes these daily tasks.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 27, 2026.
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