Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.88
- Local median
- 1.74
Bethel's Kids Kare
75 Don Polston Dr, Eagle Lake, FL 33839
- License:
- C10PO0860
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- September 11, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 26 available inspections for Bethel's Kids Kare from January 10, 2023 through June 3, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 49 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of July 3, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 26
- Recorded violations
- 49
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 10
6 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
26 total inspections vs 15 local median in Polk County
Compared to 354 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 10
- Local average
- 3.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 8 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023January 8, 2024May 8, 2024January 10, 2025May 12, 2025January 5, 2026April 27, 2026June 3, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023January 8, 2024May 8, 2024September 3, 2025January 5, 2026April 27, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 8, 2024May 8, 2024April 27, 2026June 3, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 5, 2024January 10, 2025January 5, 2026April 27, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023January 8, 2024September 3, 2025April 27, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023November 1, 2023January 8, 2024January 10, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 10, 2025May 12, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023September 5, 2024Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 8, 2024May 12, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 8, 2024April 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the re-inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the license number still had not been added to the new front sign. The license number was added to both sides of the signage during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the bookshelf and red table had been removed. The changing table still had not been painted and the sink counter had been painted but not the sides that still have peeling paint. TA was provided to sand and paint the changing table and the sides to the sink with peeling paint by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the license number had not been added to the new signage in front. TA provided that all signage or advertising is required to have the license number posted. The license number will need to be added by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed in the back classroom by the playground that the changing table, counter to the sink, the bookshelf and the red table have peeling paint. TA was provided to sand and paint all items by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist measured all lighting in the facility. The hallway only measured 2.49 and above the table in the back classroom only measured 22.5. TA was provided the lighting throughout the facility is required to measure 20 ft candles and above the tables must measure 50 ft candles. The light bulbs need to be replaced by the due date. All other classrooms measured above the required 20 and 50 ft candlelight.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there is a car on the playground that is missing a steering wheel and there are several Chairs that are rusty. TA was provided to remove all these items from the playground by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that an infant was wrapped in a blanket and the child also had a pacifier with a cord attached. TA was provided that blankets and cords are not allowed because of the suffocation and strangulation risks. The staff removed both during the inspection.
- 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
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the child listed in the supplemental had an expired immunization dated 4/8/26. TA was provided the updated immunization is required by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental had an Abuse and Neglect that expired on 2/7/26. The staff completed the form during the inspection. At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed 9 staff files and updated them in CARES.
- 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
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the staff that is listed in the supplemental did not have her 5-year work history verified before her start date. TA was provided the provider will need to verify employment by the due date. You need to make at a minimum of 3 attempts on previous employers. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the staff were preparing bottles in the classroom at the hand washing sink. The provider had bottled water, formula and a bottle brush that was in the hand washing sink. TA was provided that mixing bottles is considered meal prep and there must be an additional sink in the classroom with running hot water added to the classroom, or parents could prepare bottles and send into facility, or the bottles will need to be made in the kitchen. The provider moved the formula, bottled water and bottle brush to the kitchen during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [the staff was using the sink to prep bottles.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff was using the handwashing sink in the classroom to prepare bottles. TA was provided that the sink can only be used for handwashing. The staff moved all the formula, bottles and water to the kitchen during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the new staff listed in the supplemental was in the classroom and did not have an eligible screening. This staff was in the classroom with another staff that has current screening. The provider asked the staff to leave. TA was provided that all staff have to have a current eligible screening before being in the facility. The screening must be received by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the Clearing House roster and the staff listed in the supplemental had not been added. TA was provider that all staff must be added or removed in 5 days of hire or when they leave. The roster must be corrected by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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 the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the bottles in the infant room were only labeled with the child's first name and Last name initial. TA was provided that all bottles are required to have the child's first and last name. The staff labeled the bottles correctly during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red climbing stationary equipement and the stationary yellow school bus.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the stationary red climber, the stationary yellow school bus and the red tunnels only had 2-4 inches of resilient surface. TA was provided that all stationary equipment requires 6" of resilient surface 6 ft out and around. Mulch will need to be added by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
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
- 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 licensing specialist observed the refrigerator, and freezer are in need of cleaning. The baseboards in the hallway, the 2 - & 3-year-old classroom, the baseboards in the restroom to the left and around the toilet, the metal cabinet in the 3- & 4- year-old classroom and the flooring next to the cabinet all need to be cleaned. TA was provided that the provider should check these on a daily basis while doing the daily indoor checklist. All of these items need to be cleaned by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there are several baseboards missing in the facility. There are two areas in the 3-&-4-year-old room that have sharp plaster, a rusty nail and metal that will need to be covered with a baseboard. In the 1-&-2 -year-old classroom next to the door frame there is also a baseboard missing that has sharp metal. There is a broken tile on the left side of the toilet in the restroom to the left that will need to be replaced. There is peeling paint in the 2- & 3-year-olds classroom on the walls that are accessible to children and along the baseboards. The sink cabinet in the 2 - & 3-year-old classroom and the 3- & 4 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [no children were checked in for the month of May.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the staff listed in the supplemental in the 1- & 2-year-old classroom did not have a classroom attendance completed for May 1st - 12th. TA was provided that all children must be signed in and out daily on the classroom attendance. The attendance log was completed during 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the 1-year-old classroom had a piece of tile used as trim was missing on the back wall and the tile next to that was is loose from the wall. TA was provided that the tile will need to be replaced, and the second tile will need to be secured to the wall.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental did not complete the required SR training in the first 90 days of hire. TA was provided that these classes will need to be completed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-17
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff that is listed in the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history. There are 3 preschools that were not listed on the work history that will need to be added. They are listed in the supplemental. TA was provided that the staff are required to have a completed a 5-year work history before hire.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the attendance roster in the 2- & 3-year-old classroom had no student checked in for today's date.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the attendance roster in the 2- & 3-year-old classroom had no student checked in for today's date. The staff completed the roster during the inspection. TA was provided that all children must be checked in when they enter the classroom each day and checked out when they leave the classroom. 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
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/25/23 and expired 7/25/24. Another fire inspection has not been completed. TA was provided that the provider should schedule the fire inspection a few months prior to the expiration of the previous fire inspection. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis, and a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the 5-year work history had not been verified for the 2 staff listed in the supplemental. TA was provided You need to make at a minimum of 3 attempts on previous employers. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. This must be completed before the staff starts to work.
- Correction status
- Due by October 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the left side of the gate facing the facilitys private school was not secured at the top which caused the fence to have a gap. The counselor advised the provider that the fence needed to be secured in place to eliminate a gap at the top of the fencing in that area. TA was provided to ensure that the fence is secured and intact by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
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, the counselor observed a few childrens mats used for napping not impermeable. The mats were torn exposing the foam cushion in the mat. TA was provided to ensure that the mats are replaced by the due date and are maintained to be impermeable and sanitary.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the food preparation area on the preschool side with a garbage can that children use to discard food items from meals without a tight fitted lid. TA was provided to ensure that the garbage can used in the food preparation area has a tight fitted lid by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
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 inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys menu which read children were eating lunch that consist of beef patty, lettuce and tomato, sweet peas, whole grain hamburger roll and milk. The counselor observed the children eating a chicken patty, green beans, macaroni and cheese, apples and milk. The counselor advised the provider that the menu must be noted with substitutions prior to food being offered to children in care and the menu posted in an inconspicuous area where parents can view. The provider immediately noted the substitutions on the menu at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the menu is noted with substitutions prior to the food ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record. The form was expired as of 3/29/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 [the provider failed to have parents of all children enrolled at the facility acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the month of April.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to have parents of all children enrolled at the facility acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the month of April. The counselor observed most of the broches signed last September 2023, but also the provider has parents acknowledging the brochure when child is enrolled instead of the in the appropriate months of April and September. TA was provided to ensure that the provider offers parents to acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure by the due date. Counselor reviewed 8 childrens files of the 22 enrolled at the facility (O-W by last name)
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have the Child Abuse and Neglect form signed annually. Most of the staff last signed the form 1/6/2023 but one staff last signed 5/3/2023. The provider had all the staff sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form signed with todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form is signed annually. Counselor reviewed all 6 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
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, the counselor observed an active nest appearing to be honeycomb shaped like a wasp nest under the shaded wood area on the childrens playground. Counselor advised the provider that the nest is a potential hazard and it will need to be removed. Provider stated she understood and will have it removed. TA was provided to ensure that the hazard is removed by the due date and to ensure that potential hazards are eliminated as they appear.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the standing refrigerator/freezer combo in the VPK classroom with expired yogurt pouches that were stored in the freezer section expired as of 12/16/2023. Provider immediately discarded of the yogurt at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that provider follow the manufacturers recommendation for expiration date to eliminate children in care being offered expired foods.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys menu posted near the front door, the counselor observed children in care eating afternoon snack which was milk and graham crackers, but the menu was documented with yogurt and whole grain sun chips. Counselor advised provider that substitutions need to be noted on the menu before the food items are offered to children in care and that the menu is posted in an inconspicuous area. Provider immediately documented the food items that the children actually ate at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the menu reflects food items that the children actual eat and that substitutions are documented before foo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a diaper changing mat in the one year old classroom that not impermeable. The mat was observed with torn on the edges of the mat where the foam cushion was exposed and not impermeable. Counselor advised that the mat needs to be replaced. The provider immediately changed out the mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing mat is impermeable at all times and remains sanitary.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [yellow metal school bus and stationary bikes]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed stationary equipment anchored on top of grass and did not have an appropriate resilient surface. The counselor advised the provider that the stationary equipment in that the blue stationary bikes and yellow metal school bus. Counselor advised provider that all stationary, anchored by design outdoor equipment must have a resilient surface and it must meet the required 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. TA was provided to ensure that the stationary equipment has a resilient surface by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have CPR certification documented on file for Licensing to review. Counselor advised provider that based on the ratio of children in care, 3 child care personnel have to have active CPR Certification and out of the 3 staff only 2 staff were current and one staff did not have CPR training. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has CPR training documented on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have First Aid training documented on file for Licensing to review. The counselor advised provider that based on the ratio of children in care 3 child care personnel must be present and have First Aid training. At time of inspection out of the 3 staff present, only 2 child care personnel had First Aid training and one did not have First Aid training. TA was provided to ensure that staff has First Aid training on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-07
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new 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 November 30, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire inspection was conducted on 7/19/22 and is good for 12 months, expired 7/19/23. The fire inspection was then conducted on 7/25/23 placing this completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the sippy cups in the 1- & 2-year-old room were labeled with only the first names. TA was provided that they must be labeled with the first and last names. The staff labeled the sippy cups during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the diaper changing procedure was not posted above the changing table in the 1&2 year old classroom. The provider posted the form during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red metal climber] 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 resilient surface only measured 3-4 inches on the red metal climber. TA was provided that the mulch must measure 6" in depth 6 ft out and around on all stationary play equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2023
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 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 start on 6/1/23 and has not completed the required fire extinguisher training. TA was provided that staff must complete this training in the first 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the baseboards in the restroom are still dirty and have not been cleaned and painted. TA was provided to celan and paint the baseboards in the back restroom.
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the baseboards in the restroom are dirty and discolored. TA was provided to clean and paint the baseboards.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fencing on the playground is unattached to the support poles in several areas. TA was provided that the fencing needs to be reattached to the poles. Also, the cabinet to the sink in the restroom needs to be repaired at the bottom of the left side. TA was given to sand and paint or replace.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [none of the classrooms had a classroom attendance.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, none of the classrooms had a classroom attendance. The provider corrected this as the time of the inspection. TA was provided that this attendance must accompany the staff every time they leave the classroom. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members have their employment history fully verified before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that employment history verification for new staff has been an area of focus in recent inspections. This question helps parents understand the current hiring and recordkeeping process.
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Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the current safety routines for infants, specifically regarding items in their cribs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted a concern regarding items found in an infant's crib. Asking about current sleep safety routines helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for infants.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that daily classroom attendance is consistently and accurately recorded for every group of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that attendance documentation has been a repeated topic of concern. This question allows the director to explain the current process for keeping accurate daily rosters.
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Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for identifying and addressing facility maintenance needs, such as repairs to baseboards or surfaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility maintenance and repairs have been noted in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains its physical environment.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage and update the center's outdoor play area to ensure all equipment remains safe and well-maintained for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have previously noted concerns regarding outdoor equipment and ground cover. This question helps parents learn about the center's current maintenance schedule for outdoor play spaces.
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