Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.38
Lil' Pirates Learning Center
5790 SW 8th St, West Miami, FL 33144
- License:
- C11MD1514
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:00AM to 12:00AM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- July 4, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
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Latest inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Lil' Pirates Learning Center from March 3, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of July 4, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 30
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 6
7 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33144
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 1.09
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 5 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
June 5, 2024October 16, 2024October 27, 2025March 4, 2026June 4, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
November 2, 2023June 16, 2025October 27, 2025March 4, 2026June 4, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 5, 2024June 4, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 2, 2023June 5, 2024Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 5, 2024June 4, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 5, 2024June 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Upon arrival to the facility, there were two classrooms of 3-years old that staff were out in break and were not on-site. Licensing specialist went out to playground as well, and staff was not on-site. Technical assistance was provided that During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times. One staff returned at 2:09PM and a s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed not all children napping in the 3-years old classroom had 18 inches between cots. Technical assistance was provided that A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Standard returned to compliance at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 [since January 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed fire drill log and drills were not conducted in February, March, April, and May 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. Two drills needed to return to compliance during June 2026. A lockdown was completed also during the inspection with licensing specialist present. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/15/2026. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11/25/2025. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 9/23/2025. On ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [rock climbing equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed rock climbing equipment did not have a resilient surface and did not have adequate distance from the fence and allowed for 6 feet of resilient surface around it. Per provider, under the green rug, there is concrete. Technical assistance was provided that All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed DCF transcript for one staff working over 90 days and has not begun training. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed 3 children files with student health examinations over two years old. Technical assistance was provided that The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed attendance logs for classrooms. One classroom did not have two children logged that were present in the class and one child that was absent for the day was marked as present. When trying to account for all children and asking names, the teacher in the classroom did not know the names of the children. In another classroom, the school age children were not marked as present. The sign-in and sign-out book did not contain all children and the facility uses an app called Brightwheel, but not all present children were signed-in. Technical assistance was provided that Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [include time of arrival, name of staff receiving food and temperature of food in all the documents]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing staff reviewed food delivery logs for catering this week. The logs were incomplete. Two had time of arrival, but did not record the temperature of food. One had the temperature of the food, but did not record the time of arrival. None of them had the name of staff receiving food. Technical assistance was provided that A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-05
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]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed one staffs file that did have documentation of completing 10 hours of in-service training hours during 2024- 25. Technical assistance was provided that Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed one staff file (pending from previous inspection) and staff is pending to complete 40-hour training. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Licensing specialist reviewed two staff files (pending from previous inspection that are pending to complete school readiness training. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervise ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed two children files, one with missing student health examination and one with a student health examination over two years old. Technical assistance was provided that The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed one staff's training transcript and staff has not completed 40-hour training. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Licensing specialist reviewed 4 staff training transcripts and the staff did not complete any of the school reading training options in the first 90 days of child care employment. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired), An applicable part of the record was not complete]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed a child's file with an expired immunization record and another child's immunization form did not have a legible temporary exemption date as it was cut off when printed. Technical assistance was provided that The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 68 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed two children files with no student health examination documentation. Technical assistance was provided that the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a pe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC arrived to the facility and counted ratio. When reviewing attendance, FSC observed there was a child not listed in attendance and FSC reviewed file and the child is one year old. Ratio at Time of Arrival: Infants - 1:4 1-Year and 2-Years Old - 1:8 3-Years Old - 10 children being supervised by 4-Years Old staff 4-Years Old - 1:15 Technical assistance was provided that the staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There were insufficient personnel readily accessible to meet ratio requirements during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 5, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed one staff supervising the 3-years old while that classroom's staff was on break and the 4-years old class. The staff was on break out of the facility. Two additional teachers were present in their own classrooms. Technical assistance was provided that during nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times. Staff return ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D (Section 10.4, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed children sleeping under a table with chairs stacked on it. Technical assistance was provided that napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard. Teacher removed children from under the table and also removed stacked chairs from on the table. Standard returned to compliance at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 12.3, number 6) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a child's spoon in the infant classroom's diaper changing area and a project diagram in the 1-year and 2-years old classroom's diaper changing area. Technical assistance was provided that items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Staff removed the unrelated items and standard returned to compliance at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 3 children files with student health examination over 2 years old or missing. Technical assistance was provided that the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person giv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 [18 files did not have signed brochure during April 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC reviewed 18 children files with no signed distracted adult brochure during April 2024. Technical assistance was provided that annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com . 21 of 41 childrens enrollment/health records were review ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed one staff file with background screening that expired prior to staff returning to work at the center. Results are "Agency Review Required." And another staff that needs a new screening. Technical assistance was provided that a copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed attendance logs for children in the facility. One child present in the facility was not on the log at all. Attendance logs were not including arrival and departure times. And not all children present were signed in. Technical assistance was provided that Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that spa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed multiple electrical outlets without cover. TA was given to the owner (No electrical device or apparatus accessible to children shall be located in a place where it can be plugged into an electrical outlet while a person is in contact with a water source, such as a sink, tub, shower area, water table, or swimming pool. L. Carbon monoxide detector(s) must be installed if s. 553.885(1), F.S., or local laws.)
- Correction status
- Due by November 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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
- FSC observed paint cans in the one of the children's bathrooms. TA was given to the director (All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. Completed at the time of inspection. The owner removed the paint cans to another staff bathroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not appropriate for the childs size. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The crib sheet used was not tight fitted. TA given to the owner (Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions.)
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a toilet that was missing the tank cover. TA was given to the owner (Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring.
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that there is no sink in the two-year-old classroom. TA was given to the owner (When children in diapers are in care, a hand -washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room.
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- A staff did not complete the introductory training within the require timeframe. TA was given to the owner (Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Childcare Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.) Owner requested three months to come into compliance due to the limited exam dates.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that attendance logs are accurate and updated in real-time throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recent inspections identified instances where attendance records did not accurately reflect the children present in the facility or their arrival and departure times.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that napping spaces are set up correctly and maintain the required distance between cots at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that the required minimum distance between napping spaces was not consistently maintained.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage staff breaks to ensure that children are always within sight and hearing of a qualified staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that there were times when staff were not present to supervise children during nap time.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that multiple inspections over the past three years have identified gaps in staff training documentation.
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Finding-specific
Can you explain how you handle the intake of new student health records to ensure they are current and complete upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report shows that there have been repeated instances where student health examinations were missing or expired.
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