Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.44
- Local median
- 1.95
Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center
303 S Veterans Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
- License:
- C10PO0784
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- June 3, 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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center from January 27, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 30, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of March 1, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 3, 2026 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 39
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 6
4 in last 12 months
20 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33815
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 4.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 19, 2024May 28, 2025January 30, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023May 30, 2024September 19, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 19, 2024January 16, 2025January 30, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 19, 2024May 28, 2025January 30, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 30, 2024January 30, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 19, 2024January 30, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys license posted inside the main classroom (capacity of 16), however, the license was expired. The license that was posted was from the previous licensing year (6/4/24 6/3/25). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that current license is posted in a conspicuous place within the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-01
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the road sign outside the facility and the sign attached to the building without the facilitys license number. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facility must include their license number when advertising.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2-year-old - 3-year-old] group was inadequate in that [the Child Care Personnel exited the classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Child Care Personnel exit the classroom multiple times leaving her classroom without any supervision. Technical assistance was provided to maintain appropriate supervision This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel returned to classroom. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed vents and walls inside the facility with a coat of dust. Also, there were classrooms with the capacity of 7 who had dirt and debris under the changing table pad. Technical assistance was provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the partition inside the bathroom in the classroom with the capacity of 16 wood paneling peeling and at the bottom. Technical assistance was provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
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 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 March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the playground fence had at least 4 inch gap. Technical assistance was provided to ensure fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several torn and ripped nap mats/cots for the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all nap mats are in good repair and with impermeable surface. Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe naptime. •
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed all classrooms without the facility's emergency evacuation plan diagram without safe exit routes posted. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility's emergency evacuation plan diagram of safe routes are posted in each classroom. Fire drills were conducted on 6/4/25, 7/14/25, 8/12/25, 9/10/25, 10/15/25, 11/13/25, 12/10/25, and 1/13/26. • Emergency Preparedness drills were conducted on 10/15/25 (inclement weather) and 12/10/25 (lockdown). • Fire extinguisher serviced February 2025. • Fire inspection was conducted on 3/25/25. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure only one drill is conducted a day. •
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Go-Gurt expired 12/20/25 and Ceaser salad croton mix expired 1/14/26 inside the kitchen refrigerator. Technical assistance was provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the several dried food items not label but stored in containers. Two containers were labeled as mashed potatoes but the containers inside appeared different. By visual inspection, it is unclear what item is inside the clear container. Also, cereal was removed from the original container and not properly labeled. Technical assistance was provided that Opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed clear plastic bag of what appear to be breakfast sausage inside the freezer that was 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 March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
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 2 food groups were provided for breakfast]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the children served milk and a pop tart for breakfast. Breakfast was missing a food group as breakfast call for 3 food groups to be met. 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. Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center C10PO0784 303 S Veterans Ave Lakeland FL 33815 Routine 01/30/2026 Page 5 of 9
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gallon of cow milk and almond milk on the cabinet for over 15 minutes. Technical assistance was provided that milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider placed the milk back in the refrigerator. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that facilitys breakfast menu for Friday stated cereal, milk, and banana. The facility served milk and a pop tart. Technical assistance was provided that any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 several furnishings (highchairs) in the classroom with capacity of 6 were stained and dirty. The stains appear to be old fluid stains. Technical assistance was provided that 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 March 1, 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 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 time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Other Personnel (kitchen worker) listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist was advised that the October 2025 December 2025 arrival and departure forms were inside the Directors office, and the Child Care Personnel did not have access to the office. Technical assistance was provided that daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months and required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several children arrival and departure times not documented on the forms for January 2026. Technical assistance was provided that the custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist reviewed the staff files and found that only one staff had current CPR training and certification. Per the standard: 0-25 staff ratio should have a minimum of 3 staff with CPR certification. The provider has until the due date to provide the specialist with current CPR certification for a minimum of 3 staff (one of which can be the provider). At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist reviewed the staff files and found that only one staff had current First Aid training and certification. Per the standard: 0-25 staff ratio should have a minimum of 3 staff with First Aid certification. The provider has until the due date to provide the specialist with current First Aid certification for a minimum of 3 staff (one of which can be the provider). At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there was a vent in the four year old class and in the two year old class that were in need of dusting. The provider has until the due date to have the vents clean to return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 inspection, the counselor observed a ceiling tile in the first classroom from the entrance on the left side of the ceiling above the art station that was stained with a water spot. The provider immediately had the ceiling tile replaced at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean at all times to eliminate potential health hazards.
- 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
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the counselor observed a childs sleeping mat that was torn with tears exposing the foam material inside the mat causing it to not be impermeable. The provider immediately replaced the childs mat with a new mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens sleeping mats are impermeable at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 counselor observed a childs sippy cup provided from home stored in the facilitys upright refrigerator in the middle classroom that was empty near the one and two year old classroom that was only labeled with the childs first name. The counselor advised the provider that the bottle needs to be labeled with the childs full first and last name. The provider immediately emptied the bottle and placed it in the childs bag to return home. TA was provided to ensure that childrens cups and bottles are labeled with the childs full first and last name.
- 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: 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the counselor observed the hand washing sink in the kitchen with a hand washing procedure detailing how to wash your hands but not how. The provider immediately placed hand washing procedures near the sink to include both how and when to wash hands. TA was provided to ensure that the appropriate hand washing procedures are posted near food preparation, toileting and diapering at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required pre service course by the due date 6/30/2024. The staff completed the course but late on 7/3/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed on time by the due date provided 6/30/2024.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete annual refresher of exposure plan training. Staff 1 last completed training on 8/7/2023. Staff 2 did not have documentation on file for the completed training. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed with documentation on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ emergency services/911, ambulance phone number, fire department phone number, police phone number, Poison Control Center phone number, Florida Abuse Hotline, County Public Health Unit phone number, the facilitys address, directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not have emergency numbers posted near the telephone to also include written directions to the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the emergency phone numbers and written directions to the facility are posted near the telephone by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed copy of Child Abuse and Neglect form on file for Licensing to review. The provider immediately had the staff sign the form and place it on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel/ volunteers have a signed/ annual child abuse and neglect form on file. Counselor reviewed all 4 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 the commencement, interview obtained revealed that the owner did not maintain a current/accurate record of employees in the clearinghouse. An employee was ineligible for child care and the owner removed her during the interview she was having with the department present. The noncompliance was resolved once the employee was removed. The provider was advised to ensure that the clearinghouse is updated with new hires/ terminations to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [there were two children that did not have a Distracted Driver form signed by a parent in April 2024. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were two children that did not have a Distracted Driver form signed by a parent in April 2024. TA: The distracted driver form needs to be signed by a parent in April and September annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [there were three children not signed in on the attendance roster].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were three children not signed in on the attendance roster. The teacher signed the three children on the attendance roster; therefore, it was completed 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
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 CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one while the CCR counselor was present putting them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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, the CCR counselor observed 1 active wasp nest and 1 non-active nest located on the shade canopy on the playground. The provider removed the nests while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider to monitor for any more nests and remove prior to the children using the play area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 4/18/23 and the prior year was completed on 4/13/22. 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 on 5/16/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 5/16/23 (weather) and 2/6/23 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in February 2023. 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to conduct an inspection for the month of December 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Disposable, non-porous gloves, Cotton balls or applicators, Scissors, Bottled water, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures, Pre-moistened wipes]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's first aid kit and observed the kit was missing soap and hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, cotton balls or applicators, scissors, pre-moistened wipes, bottled water and a resource guide on CPR procedures. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add these items prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
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 describe the current process for ensuring accurate daily attendance records for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 show that attendance documentation was not always complete or available for review. Asking about this helps clarify how the center now manages these records to ensure they are accurate and accessible.
- Context
- The record indicates this was a high-concern finding with a correction due date of March 1, 2026.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that children are always supervised, even during transitions or when staff need to step out of the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2026 noted a concern regarding supervision when staff exited a classroom. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols in place to maintain constant supervision.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that outdoor play areas are kept free of hazards and that fencing remains secure?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 identified a concern regarding the security of the playground fencing. Asking this helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule and safety checks for outdoor areas.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by March 1, 2026.
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Finding-specific
What is the center's current approach to maintaining sanitary conditions for shared equipment like highchairs and nap mats?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated concerns regarding the cleanliness and condition of indoor equipment and nap mats. This question helps clarify the current cleaning schedule and maintenance practices.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up-to-date on required health and safety training, such as first aid and CPR?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple instances where documentation for required staff training was not fully up-to-date. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all staff meet these safety requirements.
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