Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.61
- Local median
- 1.31
La Petite Academy
4301 37th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- License:
- C12MA0062
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- September 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,575 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,575/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $72.70
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Manatee County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for La Petite Academy from January 19, 2023 through March 10, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 31, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 10, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 15
- Repeated topics
- 6
6 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34205
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 61%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 2.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 6, 2023May 29, 2024May 9, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023January 12, 2024December 31, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 12, 2024December 31, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 25, 2024September 24, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 25, 2024May 9, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 27, 2025December 31, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [two through four year old] group was inadequate in that [the staff was unaware a child had left a classroom and was in a separate classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed supervision of children in the two through four year old group was inadequate in that the staff was unaware a child had left a classroom and was in a separate classroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist asked one of the two teachers in the classroom how many children were present. The teacher responded there were 16 children. The Licensing Specialist observed the attendance roster reflected 16 children were present. The Licensing Specialist conducted a head count of the children in the classroom and counted 14 children. The teacher then reviewed the attendance roster and informed t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised that there are 3 drivers. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Driver 1 did not have a valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. The provider has been given until 1/10/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 17 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 17 of the 17 employees records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 1/31/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Program Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one childcare personnel was missing documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance that states Childcare Eligible. The personnel member was present during the time of inspection and observed working with children with one other childcare personnel member in the classroom. The provider has been given until 1/10/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 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
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse in that there is one personnel that is not listed on the Employee/Contractor Roster and one terminated employee did not have their end date updated within ten days. This standard was resolved at the time of the inspection in that the provider corrected the Employee/Contractor Roster to reflect all current child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, in the two through four year old classroom, child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure in that the Licensing Specialist observed the attendance roster for the classroom did not reflect the correct number of students present. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist asked one of the two teachers in the classroom how many children were present. The teacher responded there were 16 children. The Licensing Specialist observed the attendance roster reflected 16 children were present. The Licensing Specialist c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. This standard is being marked as resolved at the time of the inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that three of the drivers had expired physicals. The Operator has been given until 9/6/25 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 A-B Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a childcare program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 2 transportation vehicles utilized by the facility when transporting the children that are in care. 2008 Chevy Collins 14 (81132287) that was last inspected on 07/16/25 and 2024 Chevy Girardin 14 (R1186400) that was last inspected on 07/16/25. Both transportation vehicles are insured by ACE American Insurance Company with an effective date of 04/1/25. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the program's vehicle was monitored at time of inspection. The installed vehicle alarm was not in working condition in that it did not provide sound. The Operator was given u ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 1:1 Front office (Four-year-old) 2:6 (Infants) 2:13 - (one-year-olds) 3rd teacher arrived while Licensing Specialist was in the classroom 2:17 (10 four-year-olds, 7 three-year-olds) 2:21 (10 three-year-olds, 11 four-year-olds) 1:11 (10 two-year-olds, 1 three-year-old) 2 staff The facility was found in non-compliance for CCF Handbook, Section 2.3: Ratio: During the complaint inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the one-year-old classroom, there were 13 children with 2 teachers. Photos were taken of the attendance. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of the inspection in that a third teacher came into the classroom while the Licensing Speciali ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a soap dispenser, when walking into the classroom area, in the sink area on the right side, that did not have a cover that was accessible to the children. The provider removed the soap dispenser at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the door that leads to the playground was not properly maintained in that the right portion of the bar of the door that allows one to push or open the door, did not have a cover. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a wall to the right of the classroom area when first entering the area, near the sand table, that had peelin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a gap in the fence surrounding the children's outdoor play area. The fence was missing one panel. Photos were taken of the noncompliance. This standard has been brought back into compliance at the time of the inspection in that the personnel replaced the missing panel with the Licensing Specialist was at the facility. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section: 3.5: F: Outdoor Play Area F: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- Inappropriate Interaction During the inspection, Teacher 2 advised the Licensing Specialist that they witnessed Teacher 1 inappropriately interacting with a child. This standard has been brought into compliance. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section: 8.2, C: Child Safety: C: Childcare personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments The prov ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Toddler and school age playground around all climbers] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground in the school age playground around all climbers and the toddler playground around all climbers the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth in that you were able to see the ground. The director advised that they were getting mulch over the weekend. The director was given October 14,2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimet ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed the cabinet doors under the diaper changing table were not locked with the child lock and the cleaning supplies were stored under the cabinet. Licensing specialist locked the safety lock and asked staff to be sure to keep the lock fastened. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A . All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed 2 diaper creams were expired. The creams were sent with the parent at pick up time. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication. H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed children in the school age group sleeping at the tables with their heads on the tables, other school age children laying on the floor with a blanket and pillow but no mat and other school age children were on mats with blankets and pillows. TA Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child identified as having head lice was permitted to return to the facility before treatment occurred and was verified. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, director stated that a child was sent home on March20 at noon with an itchy head. On March 21, 2024 the child returned to the school and the director checked his head for lice and was permitted to stay. On March 22, 2024 the child arrived at school with his head shaved. Parent told an agent of adjacent agency the child had lice. TA A child identified as having head lice must not be permitted to return until the following day, and then only if treatment has occurred and been verified. Verification of treatment may include a product box, box top, empty bottle, or signed statement by a parent that treatment has occurred.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to treat areas, equipment, toys or furnishing which a child with lice had contact. Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection director stated that the facility did not treat the areas, equipment, toys or furnishings as they were not aware that the child had lice. On the day of inspection, the child was in the three-year-old class. TA The childcare facility must treat areas, equipment, toys, and furnishings with which the child has been in contact.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-05
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed an incident report that was written on 3/22/24 for an incident that occurred on 3/21/24. TA Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the child's date of birth, time of incident, the section named (Those Present at the Time of the Incident Including Supervising Staff Members) boxes were not checked of those named are staff members or other, and the section labeled (Notifications & Signatures) was not completed and no dates and time from the parent signature and no time by the director's signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed a copy of the partially completed incident report from 3/22/24. Licensing specialist also observed and photographed another copy of an incomplete incident report from 11/15/23. TA Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may include the director/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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 time of inspection, licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and found one staff member did not have the completed 40 hours of training within one year of starting their trainings. TA All 40 hour required training must be completed one year from the date the training began.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and found one staff member did not start the introductory training. TA 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.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 time of inspection, licensing specialist reviewed staff files and found 4 files did not have current signed Child Abuse Reporting forms.
- 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
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing counselor reviewed staff files and found that one staff member retention date was 10/20/23 and new background screening was not completed. Staff member was sent out to have her fingerprints redone. TA Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after child handed teacher a small plastic baggie with a white substance in it during breakfast]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1
- Report comments
- 29.3 Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after child handed teacher a small plastic baggie with a white substance in it during breakfast]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Technical Assistance was provided. 3.10.1 Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- The counselor observed that Childcare personnel did not complete the 40-hour training. Counselor crossed reference files and this childcare personnel industry start date was on 2019. Couselor advised to director: 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training 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 compe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one childcare staff did not started the introductory course within 90 days of industry start date. Counselro advised to director: 4.1 Beginning Training 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of second staff member verifying the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, licensing reviewed the program's transportation logs. There were several weeks worth of transportation logs (specifically in the months of December and January) that were missing the signature of the second staff member verifying the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle. Provider stated that they always complete the second visual sweep as they have to submit photos of the empty vehicle to corporate headquarters. As corrective action, the program is to submit completed transportation logs to licensing for the next two weeks of transportation. Completed transportation logs must be submitted to licensing by the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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 have been taken to ensure that all staff members are properly listed on the required background screening roster?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2025 show that the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the background screening system. Asking about this helps clarify how the center now manages staff documentation and screening compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your current process for verifying that all staff have completed their required background screening clearances?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances of background screening documentation concerns between 2024 and 2025. This question allows you to understand how the center ensures all personnel are fully cleared to work with children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all transportation drivers maintain current certifications for first aid and CPR?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that a driver lacked valid first aid and CPR training certificates. This question helps you learn how the center tracks and updates these essential safety requirements for their transportation staff.
- Context
- The provider was given until 1/10/2026 to bring this standard into compliance.
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Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that children are always accounted for during transitions between classrooms or activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from December 2025 indicate a finding where staff were unaware a child had moved to a different classroom. Asking this helps you understand the current supervision protocols used to keep track of children throughout the day.
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What measures are in place to ensure that all hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
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- Why ask this
- Official inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show findings related to hazardous access, including cleaning supplies and fencing gaps. This question helps you understand how the center maintains a secure environment for all children.
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