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 time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed the facility's gates are not secure, which may allow children to exit the outside play area. According to the DCF Handbook Section 3.5.F Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or openings larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being r ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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
During the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed that childcare personnel did not complete 40 hours introductory Child Care Training Requirements. According to the DCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency e ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
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During the time of the inspection child care personnel fail to document the arrival times of children in care. According to the DCF Handbook Section 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Returning this standard back into compliance. ENFORCEMENT
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed that the facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. According to the DCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1A Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. This was fixed at the time of inspection when the licensing specialist contacted the supervisor to pull their file from the county. Licensing specialist sent an email to the director with the capacity for each room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 the inspection Licensing Specialist observed that childcare personnel did not complete 40 hours introductory Child Care Training Requirements According to DCF Handbook Section. 4.2.1 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examinati ... [truncated]
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 how you monitor the outdoor play area to ensure all gates remain secure throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in early 2026 noted a concern regarding the security of the outdoor gates. This question helps parents understand the current daily procedures for checking the physical environment to ensure it remains secure.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on February 10, 2026.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that daily attendance records are accurately maintained and include arrival and departure times for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 identified a gap in documenting child arrival and departure times. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains accountability for children in their care.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required introductory training?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 show that staff training requirements were a topic of discussion on multiple occasions. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel meet the necessary professional requirements.
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Finding-specific
Could you explain how you ensure that all required information, such as room capacities, remains clearly posted in each classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that room capacity information was not posted at that time. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to maintaining required administrative postings.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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General question
What steps do you take to communicate with families if there are any changes to daily routines or center policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for families to feel confident in their child's care. Understanding how the center shares updates helps parents stay informed about the environment their child experiences every day.