Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.17
- Local median
- 1.31
Toad Hall Children's Center
4004 8th Avenue Dr W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- License:
- C12MA0358
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 144
- License expiration:
- May 25, 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 inspectionMay 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 23, 2024
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Toad Hall Children's Center from January 20, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 3, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 39
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 8
7 in last 12 months
22 in last 12 months
6 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
- 72%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 8 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024April 14, 2025September 11, 2025November 14, 2025January 5, 2026May 13, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024January 5, 2026May 13, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 11, 2025November 14, 2025May 13, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024April 11, 2024May 13, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024August 16, 2024May 13, 2026Sleep safety
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 14, 2025January 5, 2026May 13, 2026Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 14, 2025May 13, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024May 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 the facilitys three and four-year-olds outdoor play area contained hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children in that the area of the wall to the right of the water fountain was peeling. Several fence posts were broken and sharp around the three and four-year-old playground within childrens reach. On the three and Four-year-old playground, there was a plant with sharp thorn like edges next to the blue climbing structure within childrens reach. The Operator has been given until 7/3/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 4 floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface in the two year old classroom. The Operator has been given until 7/3/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D: Bedding and Linens: Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered wit ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Three and Four-year-old Playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed permanent or stationary playground equipment on the three and four-year-old playground that did not have fall/use zones that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. -The largest climbing structure located on the left side of the playground when facing the facility, there were white poles and a brown bench within the fall/use zone. The highest standing point of the climbing structure measured 4 feet. The distance from the slide to the white pole on the left of the slide: 4 feet • The distance from the climbing structure to the white pole on the right of the slide: 5 feet 7 inche ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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 inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childcare 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. The Operator has been given until 7/3/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook: Section 3.1: Preservice: Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel must compl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. The Operator has been given until 7/3/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6: Health Requirements: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in childcare settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the childcare setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Childcare facilities shall dev ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 non-prescription medication diaper cream in the infant classroom which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. The non-prescription diaper cream is called Lucky Sport Skin Protectant and diaper Rash Ointment. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the diaper cream was returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H: Medication: Childcare programs are not required to give medication; howe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require additional services did not have a current emergency care plan included in their file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the childrens medication. A child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require additional services did not have a current emergency care plan included in their file. One childs Epi-pen did not have a corresponding emergency care plan. The Operator has been given until 7/3/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, G: Student Health Records G: Any child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-08
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
- During the previous routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, in the one-year-old classroom, a minimum distance of 18 was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. A photo was taken during the time of the inspection. During the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a minimum distance of 18 was not maintained around each napping/sleeping space in the Ones, Twos, and Three-year-olds classroom. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that naptime ended 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 inc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse in that there are three personnel listed in the Employee/Contractor Roster that did not have an end date listed within 10 days of the employment termination. During the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. During the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Con ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, in the one year old classroom, a minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. A photo was taken during the time of the inspection. The provider has been given until 2/5/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, 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
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The provider has been given until 2/5/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of ch ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. 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 are three personnel listed in the Employee/Contractor Roster that did not have an end date listed within 10 days of the employment termination. The provider has been given until 2/5/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse wi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 the previous reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed the 1 childcare personnel previously missing their Early Literacy requirement did not complete a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course. During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employees records. During the time of the current reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed the 2 childcare personnel missing documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 previous reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the 3 employees previously missing preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment did not complete the preservice training requirements. During the time of the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the 2 employees previously missing preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment did not complete the preservice training requirements. The provider has been given until 2/5/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Program Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice trai ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- First Ratios (naptime) 2:6 infants 1:9 threes 1:9 fours and fives 2:14 twos and threes 1:10 ones Second ratios (naptime) 2:6 infants 1:9 threes 1:9 fours and fives 2:14 twos and threes 2:10 ones During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a ratio of 1 child care personnel for 10 children, when a ratio of 1 child care personnel for 6 children is required. This standard was resolved at the time of inspection when a second child care personnel entered the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 time of the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two outdoor playgrounds. The VPK playground had 2 wasp nests on the ceiling of the building near the entrance back to the classrooms. The Twos playground had 3 wasp nests on the ceiling of the outdoor pavilion area. A photo was taken at the time of inspection. The director was informed to not allow the children to play outside until the wasp nests were removed. During the time of the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two outdoor playgrounds. The VPK playground had 1 wasp nest on the ceiling of the building near the entrance back to the classrooms. The Twos playground had 1 wasp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees did not start the DCF 40 hour of introductory training within 90 days of the hire date. Licensing Specialist also observed 1 childcare personnel that did not complete 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. During the time of the current reinspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 14 employees records. During the time of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 previous reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 employees did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. During the time of the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the 3 employees previously missing preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment did not complete the preservice training requirements. The provider has been given until 12/14/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as app ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two outdoor playgrounds. The VPK playground had 2 wasp nests on the ceiling of the building near the entrance back to the classrooms. The Twos playground had 3 wasp nests on the ceiling of the outdoor pavilion area. A photo was taken at the time of inspection. The director was informed to not allow the children to play outside until the wasp nests were removed. The provider has until 10/11/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. 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 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 are 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childcare personnel that did not complete 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. The provider has until 10/11/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must com ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the previous renewal inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there were 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 employees did not start the DCF 40 hour of introductory training within 90 days of the hire date. During the current reinspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there were 14 employees. During the time of the current inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. During the current inspection, Licensing Spec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 previous renewal inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. During the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 employees did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has until 10/11/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. DEL SR Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these prese ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 20-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 infant had their arms restrained in a swaddle. Staff advised that they do not have a doctors note. During the inspection, the swaddle was removed this is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, When napping or sleeping, young infants who are not able to roll over must be positioned on their backs and on a firm surface to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unless an alternate position is authorized by a physician. Sleep sacks that fit according to manufacturers recommendations, do not restrict the infants arms, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-04
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)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 employees did not start the DCF 40 hour of introductory training within 90 days of the hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 da ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee that did not complete the School Readiness Pre-Service training before they were left alone with children or within the 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, DEL SR Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 expired medications (Honest Diaper Rash Cream exp 3/2025, Boudreauxs Butt Paste exp 3/2025 and Triple Antibiotic exp 10/2023). During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, 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
- Due by May 14, 2025
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 safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 12-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that a one year old was in a high chair, eating. Licensing Specialist observed that the one year old was not buckled in. During the inspection, staff buckled the one year old in the high chair. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 insp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a temperature between 65 degrees and 82 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.3, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 14-4: BB stated that on Sunday night the cleaner reported that the AC was humming and not working. BB stated that the facility has 5 AC units. BB stated that 1 was not working. This unit controls the temperature for the lobby, infant room and one year olds room. On Monday the children in the one year old room were moved into a different room, however the infants were not moved into a different classroom. BB stated that temperature did reach 84 F at one point. BB stated that the AC units have been fixed. Licensing Specialist observed that the thermostats were set to 74 degrees F and were reading at 74 degrees F. The digital thermometers in the infant classroom was reading at 7 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed missing thermometer in labeled children refrigerator. The director was able to replace the missing thermometer while licensing specialist was on cite. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 31 An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Napping mats in the 3 year old group. Several mats were torn 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. A. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. B. If children are sleeping overnight in the facility, child care personnel must ensure accepted bedtime routines are practiced, such as brushing teeth and washing face and hands. 1. Toothbrushes, towels, and wash cloths may not be shared. 2. Toothbrushes must be stored so th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Correction / follow-up note
- In the facility kitchen area: 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 usable indoor floor space. A. A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific requirements for the food preparation area include: 1. Ventilation provided either by mechanical or natural means to provide fresh air and control of unpleasant odors, such as a fan, vent, o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A dishwasher used for tableware and utensil washing and sanitization was not functioning properly in that [ kitchen only had a two compartment sink and a handwashing sink ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 29-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the kitchen only had a two compartment sink and a handwashing sink and no dishwasher or a sanitation bucket. Staff advised that one sink is for hanshwashing and the two compartment sink is for dish sanitation. Staff advised that they are in the process of installing a dishwasher. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, For facilities that prepare food, non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation must be properly cleaned by pre-rinsing or scraping, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying. If the child care facility lacks adequate dis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-10
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
- 33-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personal that did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 12 months of starting the course, exceeding 15 months. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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.
- Report comments
- Brochure signature needed for 7 children
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- 45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees that did not have the documentation that the 5 year employment history verifications were completed.During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, includingdocumented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual withinthe preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation mustinclude the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmationof employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operatormust make at least three attempts to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Background screening required after 90 day break in service 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 53 A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon inspection the CCRC found an active wasp nest in the top underside of the large blue stationary equipment at the back end of the playground. The director stated that it would be removed, and the children were told they could not use the equipment until the nest was gone. TA was given at the time of inspection. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. A photo of the play area with nest removed can be emailed to the CCRC by due date of June 19, 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- Upon inspection CCRC observed an infant in a crib with a blanket covering a nine-month-old baby as well as another blanket draped over the side of the crib. Teacher removed all blankets at the time of inspection thus bringing this standard into compliance. TA was given to teacher and director for safe sleep procedures. Teacher informed CCRC this was her child asleep in the crib with the blanket and the director said this was a new teacher.3.6.4 Safe SleepA. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [permanent or stationary playground equipment [four-swing set, the red and green climbing poles, and the Blue slides]] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the ground covering was below the minimum requirement of six inches. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility did not maintain the mulch under the permanent or stationary playground equipment [ four-swing set, the red and green climbing poles, and the blue slides] , in that the mulch depth measured [ 3 and 4 ] inches in depth. The facility will have six inches of a resilient surface no later than 6/2/2023 . Child Care Regulation will return after this date to check for compliance. Outdoor Equipment: D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in al ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for maintaining and updating the background screening roster for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show the facility has been asked to improve its process for maintaining a current employee roster in the background screening system during recent inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for checking and removing expired medications from the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that expired medications were found in a classroom, and this question helps clarify how the center ensures all items are current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that naptime arrangements consistently meet the required spacing standards for all age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining the required distance between sleeping spaces has been a topic of discussion in recent reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are you taking to ensure all new staff members complete their required training within the necessary timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that the center has been working to ensure all personnel complete their required training requirements in a timely manner.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's routine and any specific care needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear communication routine helps families stay informed about their child's day and ensures that individual care needs are consistently met.