Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.6
- Local median
- 1.69
CORE Early Education & Learning Center LLC
605 13th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
- License:
- C12MA0150
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 64
- License expiration:
- January 27, 2027
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 inspectionJanuary 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 17, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for CORE Early Education & Learning Center LLC from January 22, 2024 through January 21, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 21, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of January 31, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 26
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 5
4 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34221
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 70%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 2.56
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 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024September 9, 2024January 8, 2025September 17, 2025January 15, 2026January 21, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024September 9, 2024September 17, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024January 8, 2025September 17, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 9, 2024January 8, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024September 9, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist did not monitor the exposed wires attached to the alarm system due to that non-compliance being monitored during the previous reinspection on 1/15/2026. During the previous reinspection on January 15, 2026, the GOC1 observed that the vehicle's button to turn off the alarm system, near the back of the vehicle, had wires that were covered with electrical tape. The provider will be given until 2/13/2026 to come in compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed areas of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a crack in the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys fencing was not continuous in that it had a that was larger than 3 1/2 inches. A panel of the fence was broken at the bottom, with a gap measuring 5 inches wide. During the inspection, the Operator replaced the broken panel that had the gap. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 4 panels of the fence surrounding the playground area that were not sturdy. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 areas where the fence is leaning. One area is on the right side of the playground behind the climber and on the left side of the playground area, (when facing the playground) clos ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 10 of 17 floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the operator discarded ripped floor mats during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C: Nap/Sleep Space C: 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- January 15, 2026, the GOC1 observed that the vehicle's button to turn off the alarm system, near the back of the vehicle, has wires that were covered with electrical tape. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the button is replaced so that all wiring is properly covered in the vehicle.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the director advised that currently there is one transportation vehicle, a 1998 Ford E250 (WHA42407) that was last inspected on 8/2/2024 and is insured through Progressive Express Insurance Company with an effective date of 1/3/2025. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. The Operator was given until 10/17/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A Vehicle Requirements: For the purpose of this section ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the second seat belt in the back row on the left side (when walking towards the back of the vehicle) buckled but did not unbuckle. The second seat beat (from the door) on the first row did not buckle. The Operator was given until 9/27/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints: Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that inside the facility's vehicle, a green button attached to the vehicle's alarm system that had exposed wires towards the back of the vehicle. The Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that the wires must be pushed together in order to turn off the alarm. The Operator has been given until 10/17/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did have litter to the right of the building past a fence that measures 3 feet 2 inches. There is a fence that is higher than four feet beyond this area around the perimeter of the area. The Operator was given until 10/17/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5, A: The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the director advised that currently there is one transportation vehicle, a 1998 Ford E250 (42407) that was last inspected on 8/2/2024 and is insured through Progressive Express Ins with an effective date of 1/3/2025. 7-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the vehicle alarm was not operational in that the vehicle alarm did not go off within 60 seconds of the vehicle being turned off. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 12-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the vehicle had safety deficiency with a moderate potential for harm, in that front console was detached from the main body of the vehicle, the interior plastic cover (under the steering wheel) was detached exposing the wires within, and the review mirror was detached on the on the floor of the vehicle. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 45-9: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster was not maintained in that there was 1 employee (substitute) that was not added to the roster within 10 days of their hire date and 1 employee that did not have an end date within 10 days of their last day. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster was not maintained in that there were 2 employees that was not added to the roster within 10 days of their hire date and 1 employee that did not have an end date within 10 days of their last day. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist provided t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- 12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a couch in the middle room that was not in good repair, in that the seating portion of the couch was dented in and when you lift the top of the seat, there is foam sticking out and boards broken. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 17-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were hazards with a low potential to harm children on the outdoor play area, in that there were multiple mushrooms growing and grass/plants not maintained in that there were areas of the outdoor play area that were overgrown and there were plants growing out of the sand box. Licensing Specialist also observed a plastic picnic table that did not have the bench (sitting space) attached, in that the bench portion was laying on the ground. Licensing Specialist also observed a metal rake on the outdoor play area. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The last fire drill was conducted on 9/3/2024. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 5/2025. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2023. 23-23: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that one classrooms emergency exit was blocked, in that there was a giant floor pillow taking up the entire width of the hallway, blocking the doorway leading to the hallway. During the inspection, the director removed the giant floor pillow. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-22
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [see below] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 32-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that did not had enough mulch to meet the 6 inch depth requirement around the permanent play structures on the outdoor play area, in that the depth of mulch measured at 0 inches in depth (can see the dirt) at the yellow spring loaded car, 0 inches in depth (can see the dirt/grass) at the spring loaded blue airplane, and 4 inches in depth at the blue and yellow slide. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, 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 e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 4 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 4 of the 4 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months of the child care industry state date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided techn ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 45-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster was not maintained in that there was 1 employee (substitute) that was not added to the roster within 10 days of their hire date and 1 e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
- Inspector notes
- 8-04: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 seat belt in the vehicle that was not operational in that the seat belt latch plates was jammed into the buckle and would not detach. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- The facility's fence on the north and south end was not in good repair 12.2 An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility fence on the south end is in need of repair at the base of the fence 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. B. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment. C. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures. D. Children must not come into contact with any surface or equipment which poses a burn risk. E. The facilitys outdoor play area must be fenced as required by local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards within or adjacent to outdoor play ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 24-11: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the food waste garbage in the middle room did not have a tight fitted lid. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily. 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating us ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Licensing Specialist observed a spring loaded yellow car was missing steering wheel (steering wheel was still in the car), the wooden bench on the metal house was rotting/peeling away, the walking platform on the large plastic climber was cracked, the wooden board on the picnic table was detached, and the small plastic climber had a crack on the blue slide. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the outdoor play equipment was not in good repair. Licensing Specialist observed a spring loaded yellow car was missing steering wheel (steering wheel was still in the car), the wooden bench on the metal house was rotting/peeling away, the walking platform on the large plastic climber was cracked, the wooden board on the picnic table was detached, and the small plastic climber had a crack on the blue slide. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Specialist measured the depth of mulch at the metal slide and observed that it was 2 inches and the red climbing dome did not have 6 inches of mulch 6 feet around the perimeter of the equipment. Licensing Specialist observed that the spring loaded four seat bouncer, the blue spring loaded airplane, and the metal gymnastics bar did not have proper fall zone material in that the material under the equipment was hay] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 32-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not meet the 6 inch depth requirement around the permanent play structures. Licensing Specialist measured the depth of mulch at the metal slide and observed that it was 2 inches and the red climbing dome did not have 6 inches of mulch 6 feet around the perimeter of the equipment. Licensing Specialist observed that the spring loaded four seat bouncer, the blue spring loaded airplane, and the metal gymnastics bar did not have proper fall zone material in that the material under the equipment was hay. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Permanent or stationary ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 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
- Inspector notes
- 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the School Readiness pre-service training before they were left alone with the children. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 wh ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
- Inspector notes
- 43-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 22 childrens file that did not have the documentation that the custodial parents had received a copy of the Know Your Child Care Facility brochure. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Documentation from parent/guardian for receipt of Know Your Child Care Facility brochure, food and nutrition polices, Influenza Virus Guide to Parents brochure, and Distracted Adult brochure.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
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 monitoring the outdoor play area to ensure the fencing remains secure and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 noted gaps in the fencing that needed attention. Asking about the current maintenance process helps understand how the facility ensures the outdoor area remains secure for children.
- Context
- The facility was given until 1/31/2026 to address this.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all transportation vehicles are regularly inspected and that safety equipment like seat belts are always in working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances over the past few years where transportation-related requirements, such as vehicle inspections and seat belt functionality, were not met. This question helps clarify the current oversight process for vehicle safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the administrative team manage the background screening roster to ensure all staff members are correctly documented and updated in the system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from 2024 and 2025 indicate that the facility had difficulty maintaining a current employee roster in the background screening clearinghouse. Asking about the current administrative process provides insight into how the center keeps these records accurate.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the facility and playground equipment to ensure everything is clean and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show several reports regarding the condition of facility furniture and play equipment over the last few years. Understanding the daily maintenance routine helps parents see how the center proactively manages the physical environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members complete their required training and that this documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where documentation for required staff training was missing. Asking about the current tracking system helps explain how the center ensures all personnel meet their professional development requirements.
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