Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.59
- Local median
- 1.22
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch
4225 Concept Ct, Bradenton, FL 34211
- License:
- C12MA0373
- 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: 7:00AM to 6:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 174
- License expiration:
- May 19, 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 inspectionApril 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch from January 3, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 22, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of May 4, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 9 local median in Bradenton
Compared to 78 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 24%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 46%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 2.23
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 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 27, 2023May 10, 2024May 12, 2025April 22, 2026Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 8, 2025April 22, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 27, 2023May 12, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 12, 2025April 22, 2026Inspection 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, Licensing Specialist observed on the 2020 Collins the windshield at the bottom has a crack. On the 2013 Chevy the flooring up front by the center console is torn and exposing the material that is under it. On the 2013 the following seats are torn and exposing the foam: the 1st and 3rd seat on the driver side and the 2nd seat on the passenger side. There is paint peeling on the left side of the wall in the bathroom that is in between the dolphin and seagull classrooms. In the Crane classroom the sink does not work(the teacher has a bucket covering it and stated to the licensing specialist that the sink does not work). There is paint peeling on the wall t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
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
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the jungle gym has rust on it. The director was given until May 22, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 3/31/2026. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 03/10/2026. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 02/2027. ***During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 20 adults and 119 children present. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire Extinguisher that is on the 2013 Chevy was not properly maintained. The last service was done on 3/2025. The director was given until May 22, 2026, to come into compliance w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 27 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 27 of the 27 employee records. The director was given until May 22, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel that did not complete their School Readiness training within the 90 days. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the prese ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Parental permission was not obtained prior to administering: [ diaper cream]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, J and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have written permission from parents/guardians before they began administering the diaper ointment. The director was given until May 4, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 K. Medication. K. Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians. Manufacturer instructions must be followed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-20
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 2:6 infants 1:7 One-year-olds 2:6 Mixed (5 one-year-olds, 1 Two-year-old) 2:8 Two-year-olds 2:8 Two-year-olds 1:16 - Four-year-olds 2:10 Three-year-olds 2:14 Mixed (10 Two-year-olds, 4 Three-year-olds) 1:11 Three-year-olds 1:10 Three-year-olds 7 staff Ratio after standard was brought back into compliance: 2:6 infants 2:7 One-year-olds 2:6 Mixed (5 one-year-olds, 1 Two-year-old) 2:8 Two-year-olds 2:8 Two-year-olds 1:16 - Four-year-olds 2:10 Three-year-olds 2:14 Mixed (10 Two-year-olds, 4 Three-year-olds) 1:11 Three-year-olds 1:10 Three-year-olds 6 staff During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in the one-year-old classroom 7 children with 1 personnel. This ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have written authorization forms for 6 non-prescription medications, 4 diaper creams and 2 sunscreens. The Operator was given until 10/8/2025 , to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 D and K. Medication. D. In the event of an emergency, non-prescription medication that is not brought in by the parent or legal guardian can be dispensed only if the program has written permission from the parent or legal guardian to do so. K. Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
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 that there was non-prescription medication expired at the time of the inspection. The medication expired on 7/31/2025 and 4/30/2025. The Operator has been given a due date of 10/8/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the 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
- Due by October 3, 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
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the Guppy classrooms that the changing mat were ripped exposing the foam. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by replacing the diaper changing mat. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Diapering Requirements - E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 32 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 32 of the 32 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until June 12, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspecti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 32 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 32 of the 32 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing observed 6 personnel that did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form signed annually. The director was given until June 12, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 C Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: 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
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 39 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 39 of the 39 employee records. One file did not have the introductory classes started. Be sure to have employee begin introductory training by due date. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. T ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 39 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed 39 of 39 employee records. One employee did not have an employment history verification completed. Be sure to complete the 5-year history verification by due date. • During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D 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 employ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that one staff member did not have her 40 hours completed with in one year of start. Be sure to have staff member compete the training by due date and forward a copy of her updated transcript to licensing specialist by due date. 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. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist reviewed children enrollment files letter M-Z. 34 files were reviewed and 4 files were with expired forms. Be sure to have parents provide a current immunization form by due date. TA the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist reviewed children files M-Z and found 2 files had contained expired physical forms. Be sure to have the physical form updated by due date. TA The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist was informed that the Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not distributed to any families. Be sure to distribute these brochures to all new families and existing families by due date. TA There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: 1. The Departments child care facility brochure, CF/PI 175-24, Know Your Child Care Facility, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(m), F.A.C. This brochure may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Local licensing agencies may use a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [no brochure went out to any families this year in August or Septmber.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that no influenza brochures were distributed in the August - September 2023 time frame. BE sure to send out a brochure to your group email to all families by due date given. TA Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments webs ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the last brochure sent out was on April 28, 2023 and no brochure was distributed in September 2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist was informed that the distracted adult brochure was not distributed to families in the month of September. Be sure to distribute this brochure to all families by due date. TA Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departmen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental did not complete the required training within the allotted time after returning to the child care industry. The employee will complete the required training on or before 06/30/2023. The Provider will submit the employees DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email to verify compliance by 06/30/2023. Per Provider the employee is scheduled to test on 06/23/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
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 16, number 8) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The child listed on the supplemental form Epi Pen expired 03/31/2023. The Provider will obtain a current Epi Pen from the parent/guardian on or before 06/19/2023. The Provider will submit a picture of the current Epi Pen prescription to the licensing office via email by 06/19/2023 to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [second sweep signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection not all logs included the second sweep signature. Program director explained that she has reviewed the importance of this element with staff. The program will need to send two weeks of completed logs to the ofice of licensing by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- The alarm on the older van sounded, but could not be heard past a distance of about 150 feet. It is required to be heard 500 feet away. The alarm was only a buzzing sound from the two newer vans. They were not loud as needed. These alarms must activate when the ignition is turned on, and must sound within one minute of when the ignition is turned off. These alarms must be in working order by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the school age classroom did not have a plan of activities posted for an entire day. This was posted during the inspection. Not Monitored Comments Per the director, no field trips during this time of year.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
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: [water of at least 100 degrees fahrenheit]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The water at the food prep hand wash sink must be at least 100 degrees fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection the water did not get warm at all. This will need to be corrected by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the bottles in the two year old classroom did not include the full last name of the child. The last name was added during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: 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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection. two staff members, listed on the supplemental, had not completed their literacy training within one year of their hire date. One staff member completed the training past the 12 months, the other staff member will need to complete the training by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring that all staff members have the necessary written permission from parents before applying items like diaper creams?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that written parental permission was not obtained prior to administering diaper cream. This question helps clarify how the center currently tracks and manages these authorizations to ensure they are always on file.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current approach to managing and auditing medication records to ensure all authorizations are current and that expired items are removed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to medication management between 2025 and 2026, including issues with expired items and missing authorization forms. This question helps parents understand the center's current protocols for maintaining accurate and safe medication records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members complete their required training, such as the School Readiness preservice requirements, within the designated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that a staff member had not completed required preservice training within the expected 90-day window. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff training milestones.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily process for maintaining facility equipment and ensuring that areas like playgrounds and classrooms remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2025 and 2026 note instances where facility equipment or surfaces were not in good repair. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's routine maintenance schedule and how they address wear and tear.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the center's daily routines and the policies that are in place for the children's health and safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates important health and safety information helps parents feel more connected to the daily operations and ensures they are well-informed about the policies that impact their child.