Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 2.12
Bartow Educational Center, Inc.
1987 US Highway 17 S, Bartow, FL 33830
- License:
- C10PO0534
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 55
- License expiration:
- June 23, 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 inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for Bartow Educational Center, Inc. from February 7, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 44 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 14, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of June 13, 2026.
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
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 44
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 8
5 in last 12 months
17 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33830
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 5.29
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024October 4, 2024June 19, 2025January 27, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024October 4, 2024February 12, 2025January 27, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 19, 2024October 4, 2024May 14, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024January 27, 2026May 14, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 19, 2024June 19, 2025January 27, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024October 4, 2024January 27, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 19, 2025January 27, 2026May 14, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 4, 2024June 19, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a 1-year-old classroom watching Ms. Rachel on the tablet propped up for the children to watch. Technical assistance was provided that electronic media for children under two years of age isnt permissible. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children two years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. This standard was brought back into compliance when the tablet was laid down, and only the audio was heard by the children in care. •
- 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
- 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 6) measured between 12.22 to 28.4 candle foot. • Room 2 (capacity 14) measured between 22.3 to 84.6 candle foot. • Room 3 (capacity 18) measured between 28.7 to 75.4 candle foot. • Room 4 (capacity 6) measured between 25.1 to 30.6 candle foot. • Room 5 (capacity 12) measured between 41.6 to 78.9 candle foot. • Classrooms with capacity of 6 did not have appropriate candle foot. Technical assistance was provided that all areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is requi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the metal play equipment on the playground showing signs of rust and peeling paint. Also, the wood planks attached to the black metal helicopter and black car rotting away. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [April 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (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 complete fire drill for April 2026. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Fire drills were conducted on 7/20/25, 8/29/25, 9/29/25, 10/28/25, 11/25/25, 12/22/25, 1/22/26, 2/20/26, and 3/19/26. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority using the approved fire alarm system which made an audible sound. Fire extinguisher serviced June 2025. Fire inspection conducted on 6/ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed high chair stored in the bathroom inside the 3-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that toys are not stored in the restroom that are used for childrens use. Also, toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [attendance roster for the children was not current and did not represent the number of children inside the classroom].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom (1-year-old) without a current roster, there were 5 children on roster and 6 children present. 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. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the time in the 1-year-old 2-year-old classroom (capacity of 12) cracked/broken. Also, the area rugs inside the same classroom are fraying and worn. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the cabinet and to ensure that facility is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
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, Licensing inspection observed a large amount of plastic bags under the sink inside the 3-year-old classroom (capacity of 14) accessible to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be stored in a locked area or must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the metal play equipment on the playground showing signs of rust and peeling paint. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an infant asleep inside a playpen with a blanket and stuffed animal. This poses a potential suffocation risk for the child. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices and infant napping shall not have items that could pose a strangulation risk. This standard was brought back in compliance when the blanket and stuffed animal was removed. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [only one food group was provided for snack]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys snack menu to only obtain one food group item. The AM and PM snack menu rotates weekly and only provides for one food group item. Technical assistance was provided to ensure nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. Provider was encouraged to review Child Care Food Program Meal Pattern for Children.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the cups in the 3-year-old classroom (capacity of 14) and infant classroom (capacity 5) were not labelled with first and last names. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all cups are labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
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
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed stuff animals, toy blocks, puzzle pieces, and other miscellaneous toys stored in the bathroom near the kitchen. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that toys are not stored in the restroom that are used for childrens use. Also, toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment. Technical assistance was provide that all child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement had expired Student Health Examination on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current Student Health Examination on file.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 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/Other Personnel files, totaling 16. •
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the back two year old classroom with the right side wall with a medium sized area missing paint. Also, in the infant classroom on the right side back corner of the wall above a crib the specialist observed small holes in the wall where something had been removed from the wall. The provider immediately repaired the areas of the facility at time of inspection. The provider advised that she had someone coming in to paint the wall in the back classroom and also patch the holes on the walls. At time of inspection, the provider decided to place a mirror in the classroom for the children on that wall and also patched the h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [provider advised that it was water, alcohol and dish soap mixed], 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, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle containing a solution near the diaper changing station in the infant classroom. The provider advised that it was water, alcohol and dish soap mixed. The bottle was previous labeled with SW, the specialist asked if the staff can label the bottle with the name of the contents at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles containing hazardous material are labeled at all times.
- 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
- 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the middle classroom with four and five year old children with water bottles provided from home labeled with the childrens full first name and last initial. The specialist advised that bottles provided from home must be labeled with the childrens full first and last name at all times. The staff immediately added the childrens full last names to bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and cups are labeled appropriately at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training initially/annually. Staff 1 started at the facility on 1/10/2025 but was not trained in exposure plan until 5/8/2025. Staff 2 last completed exposure plan training on 3/6/2024 and did not complete the training again annually. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially/annually.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to resubmit child care personnel listed on the supplemental after more than a 90 day break in service and leaving the industry. The staff started at the facility on 5/14/2025 but provider used an existing background screening results on file through the Clearinghouse. The staff started in the industry in 2021 but left in 4/2024 and did not return to the industry until 12/23/2024 which was more than a 90 day break in service. The provider immediately resubmitted the staff in the Clearinghouse at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that personnel who leave the industry and have mor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 inspection, the specialist observed that a staff member began employment in the industry 3/8/23 and has not completed their 40 hr training. The staff has until the due date to complete the required training, until that time the staff member must be with another staff member while supervising the children.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 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 completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that a staff member began employment 10/13/23, and has not completed their Literacy training. The staff member has until the due date to complete the training; this will return them to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 the inspection, the specialist observed that a childs medication and paper work sat on the top of the cage of the office pet, guinea pig. TA was given to the provider about sanitation and sterility of medication. The medication was moved at the time of the inspection; returning the facility into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of September 2024.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of September 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care and to complete a fire drill prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/22/24 and an emergency preparedness drill was conducted on3/28/24 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in June 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to conduct a fire drill prior to the due date and was reminded to e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a weather drill for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that 1 lockdown and 1 weather drill must be conducted 1 time each during the facility's licensure year. Technical assistance was given to the provider to conduct a weather drill prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
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 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 9 hours in-service training documented for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete an additional hour in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that the make-up hour cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient in-service training for 2023 -2024, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on the log prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing fire extinguisher training and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to train the staff and document prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 Health 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 did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing enrollment/start dates on their application/registration form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was also encouraged to review all children's files to ensure each file is complete and includes an enrollment/start date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A 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 was missing a 5131 form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 3 - & 4-year-old classroom and the 2nd classroom had bleach, Windex, Lysol spray, rubbing alcohol and Lysol wipes under the sinks that were accessible to children. TA was provided to put a lock on both cabinets or place out of reach of children. The provider moved the chemicals during the inspection.
- 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 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 current fire inspection has not been completed. The 23-24 fire inspection was completed on 6/6/23 and expired 6/6/24. TA was provided that the fire inspection is required before the previous inspection expires.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups provided by the facility were not washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the bottles and sippy cups in the infant and 1 year old classroom were only labeled with the child's first name. TA was provided that all bottles and sippy cups and must have first and last names.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [wooden see saws, the 5 seater bike go round, the stationary air plane and the hanging bars.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the mulch around and under the 5-seater bike go round, the hanging bars, the stationary airplane and the wooden see saws only had 1to 4 inches of resilient surface. TA was provided that rule requirement is 6 " of resilient surface 6 ft out and around. This facility is grandfathered in so in some areas the provider will only be able to put the 6" down and the 6 ft out and around where there is room.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 11/8/23 and still has not started her DCF 40-hour training. .TA was provided that the staff must start the DCF 40-hour training in her first 90 days.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental started 11/8/23, 10/13/23 and 11/6/23 and did not complete the required fire extinguisher training in the first 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental all had expired Abuse and Neglects. The forms all expired in November 2023. TA was provided that these forms are required annually. At the time of the inspection, 13 staff files were reviewed and updated in CARES.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The two large ceiling fans in the facility, the baseboards in the back classroom behind the changing table, also the baseboards in the restroom need to be cleaned and the lighting covers in the back classroom need to be taken down and cleaned.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- There are two shelf units that have peeling paint, one in the back classroom and one in the VPK classroom. TA was provided to sand and paint both units. The sink cabinet in the 1st large classroom needs to be replaced or repaired to the cover the peeling covering on both sides. The wall behind the toilet and the side wall in the restroom in the back classroom needs to be sanded and painted.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
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 10.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The lighting in the facility was checked and there were light fixtures in the VPK classroom that had no working light bulbs, and only measured 12-13 ft candles. These areas are required to measure 50 ft candles above the tables and reading areas and 20 ft candles otherwise. TA was provided to put 4 light bulbs in the area for reading and above the tables and the other areas 2.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you explain how your team manages classroom attendance rosters to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in May 2026 noted that a classroom attendance roster did not accurately reflect the number of children present. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for tracking children as they move between activities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are kept inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances across different years where hazardous items were found accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for ensuring that infants are placed in their cribs according to safe sleep practices?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted an instance where an infant was found with items in their sleep area that could pose a risk. This question allows parents to learn about the facility's commitment to safe sleep standards.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully vetted and have their background screening documentation kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate findings related to background screening documentation. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages personnel records and regulatory requirements.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that fire drills and other emergency preparedness exercises are conducted consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports show that the facility has previously missed required monthly fire drills or emergency preparedness documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to emergency readiness.
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