The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [the material for the awning at the back patio/porch was torn and hanging.]. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
The awning that is a part of the back porch was torn, and the material was extending/dropping/dangling off it.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, it was seen that 3 children were not signed out by parents on between February 6 and 10, 2026. Supplementary page.
Correction status
Due by February 23, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
Official code
34-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that he/she was free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage as indicated by an approved TB risk assessment, skin test or chest X-ray.
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, staff D.S did not have a statement on file that he/she was free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage as indicated by an approved TB risk assessment, skin test or chest X-ray.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 64 - Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (Article XV.D)
Official code
64-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
Report comments
Staff D.S did not have a current statement on file attesting that she is physically qualified to care for children.
There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
Report comments
Staff L.O (date of hire 1/22/2024) has failed to complete the required 40-hour training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
Correction status
Due by December 29, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
Report comments
Staff L.O., has not completed her 40-hours of introductory training. Per the director of the facility, her examination re-sit dates are 11/12/2025 and 11/15/2025. Staff C.O. and G.D. have completed their 40-hour introductory child care training.
Correction status
Due by December 9, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [Fire]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department (Section 14.2, number 1) Safety [SR]
Report comments
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue conducted an inspection on 8/15/2025. There were violations listed on the report. A reinspection to confirm that violations have been resolve is pending. Emergency preparedness logs were reviewed. Records show that each month from January 2024 to September 2025, a drill was done, fire or tornado.On 9/22/2025, 8 adults and 19 children cleared the facility in 2 minutes. The Environmental Health Specialist II participated in this fire drill.
Correction status
Due by October 1, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
28-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that he/she was free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage as indicated by an approved TB risk assessment, skin test or chest X-ray.
Report comments
Staff, Vanessa D., did not have an approved TB risk assessment, skin test or chest X-ray on file.
Correction status
Due by October 21, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 64 - Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
Official code
64-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
Report comments
The following staff have not completed their 40-hour introductory child care training within a year of employment: Cathisco O., date of hire is 6/11/2024 Gabriala D., date of hire is 8/5/2024 Lunshy O., date of hire is 1/22/2024
Correction status
Due by October 21, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
66-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." (Section 19.4, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
Report comments
Jeannette L. did not have a current signed Child Abuse and Neglect statement on file.
The facility had no verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR]
Report comments
No annual inspection reports for vans with tag numbers QPM J18 and X89 30D. The last annual inspection was completed in August of 2024. However, the alert mechanisms were functional, first aid kids present, and fire extinguishers served in November of 2024.
Correction status
Due by October 1, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 80 - Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B) (Article XVII.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
The following exterior areas of the facility were observed not to be clean and sanitary: [these are the areas covered in overgrown vegetation, the back porch of the childcare facility, in the chemical closet that lacks organization and any other areas where items that are no longer being used are discarded.]. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there are areas of the external property that is covered in overgrown vegetation. In the mist of that there were discarded chairs, metallic sinks, broken toilet or ceramic sink etc. left outside. Additionally, the chemical room needs to be better organized as there was no space for the anyone to go in it.
Correction status
Due by June 13, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
18-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [have multiple exposed nails in the roof of the playhouse.] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that there are multiple nails exposed in the roof of the playhouse. This is hazardous not only to students but to staff as well because they enter and exit the playhouse too. During these interactions, the protruding nails are a puncture hazard.
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Official code
25-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [ blue horse and cylindrical tunnel attached to the playhouse] in the outdoor area.
Report comments
The surfaces of the blue horse and cylindrical tunnel attached to the playhouse are peeling and rusting.
Correction status
Due by June 13, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
Official code
31-13
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver of a vehicle used to transport children in care did not have verification of an annual physical examination. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
One of the drivers has a physical on file that the physician states is valid for 2 years. This evaluation was completed on 11/28/2023. Per rules, the physicals are to do done annually.
Items, namely, [staff iphone, baby bottles, warmer and a rag], which were not required for diaper changing were observed on the diaper changing table. (Section 12.3, number 6) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed staff iphone, baby bottles, warmer and a rag on the changing area in the infant room. Technical assistance was provided that items unrelated to diapering should not be placed on the diapering area/changing table. The staff member removed the items during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
Official code
11-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The ceiling in the [2 year old classroom smoke detector, 4-5 year old area near bathroom baseboards apart, School age roomunderneath water fountain needs to be repaired.] roomwas not clean. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed 2 year old classroom smoke detector, 4-5 year old area near bathroom baseboards apart, School age room underneath water fountain, smoke detector hanging off the celing need to be repaired. The van has accumalted dust on the vents and on the celing. QPM J18. Technical assistance was provided to have the seats and arm rests that are in disrepair reapholstered.
The facility's outdoor play area contained debris. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
Obseerved the outdoor play area by the 2- 4-5 year olds classroom had carpets rolled up, tricycles were on top of the table, hose and cubby, chair upside down, a water fountain. Technical assistance was provided to remove the items from the area where children play.
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
Official code
25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles of formula/beverage were not labeled with the individual childs name. (Section 17.6, number 5) (Section 17.4, number 2) Food And Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed baby bottles with milk were not labeled with first and last names. Technical assistance was provided that the bottles have to be labeled with first/last names daily when parents drop off the children. The provider labeled the bottles during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 45 - Bottles Capped and Labeled (Article XII.G) (Article XII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41)
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The following supplementary records required for screening was incomplete or inaccurate [a staff member who had a break in employment in the child care industry for more than ninety (90) days was not rescreened.].
Inspector notes
Observed a staff member who had a break in employment in the child care industry for more than ninety (90) days was not rescreened. Tecnical assistance was provided to rescreen the employee.
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B) (Article VII.A, and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
Official code
61-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The child safety alarm device on a vehicle regularly used to transport children was not maintained in working condition.
Inspector notes
Observed that the alarm in van with tag #QPM J18 did not activate when tested. Technical assistance was provided that the alarm needs to be inworking condition at all times. The provider had a receipt showing the he had ordered a part that need to be installed. ENFORCEMENT
Department staff was not permitted access to personnel, children and facility records. (Section 402.311(2), F.S.) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Second in charge was unable to locate chidlren's files while the owner was out of town. PHYSICAL FACILITY
Correction status
Due by November 28, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Access to Records (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 20 Access and Section 21 Child Safety, Page 50)
Official code
14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The facility's first aid kit did not contain the following item(s): [soap, cotton balls, Q-tips not in bag and wipes were dry] 1. Soap; Band-Aids or equivalent 2. Sterile gauze squares and rolls 3. Cotton balls or applicators 4. Adhesive tape 5. Thermometer 6. Tweezers 7. Blunt tipped scissors 8. Pre-moistened wipes 9. A minimum of 2 medical examination gloves in a puncture proof protector 10. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures (Section 13.5) Safety [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed the first aid kits in the vans had no soap, cotton balls, Q-tips and wipes were dry. Technical assistance was provided to check the first aid kits monthly to replenish them with required items.
Correction status
Due by November 28, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) (Article XIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32)
Official code
32-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
Inspector notes
Observed 4 children were not signed out by parents in the Infant and Toddlers Room, VPK and 4 year old on the log sheets. Technical assistance was provided that children have to be signed out daily by parents.
Correction status
Due by November 28, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Official code
34-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include an application with the name, address and telephone numbers. (Section 19.4, number 1) Personnel Records [SR]
Report comments
2 staff members did not have the name, address filled out on Attachment G. Technical assistance was provided that these documents have to be filled out before employee begins working.
The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that he/she was free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage as indicated by an approved TB risk assessment, skin test or chest X-ray.
Report comments
2 staff files did not have TB risk assessments that were current. Technical assistance was provided to have the documents uppdated.
Correction status
Due by November 28, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 64 - Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
Official code
64-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
Report comments
2 staff files did not have physiccal assessments that were current. Technical assistance was provided to have the documents uppdated.
The personnel record did not include a copy of the driver's physician certification, or equivalent, granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) Transportation [SR]
Report comments
The driver physicals for both driver's did not have yes checked granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. Technical assistance was provided to have the documents updated.
The bleach solution being used for sanitizing was more than 200 ppm when tested with a chlorine test strip.
Report comments
Bleach solution too strong and technical assistance was provided to begin using the cleaning schedules. Provided a sample copy.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
Official code
13-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The floor in the [ girls bathroom around the toilet base need to be recaulked and the sink has to be recaluked and reattached to the wall.] area was not clean. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed that the base in the girls bathroom needs to be recaulked and the sink has to be recaluked and reattached to the wall.
The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [Mopping bucket with more than 2 inches of water was observed on the outdoor play area. Technical assistance was provided to make sure that water is not standing in areas where children are present. Provider dumped out the water during the inspection. The grass needs to be mowed.] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Mopping bucket with more than 2 inches of water was observed on the outdoor play area. Technical assistance was provided to make sure that water is not standing in areas where children are present. Provider dumped out the water during the inspection. The grass needs to be mowed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
Official code
25-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
Inspector notes
Observed that the sign in and sign out had 6 children who were either signed out on 9/9/2023 and others not signed out. The daily attendance in real time in the infant room showed children who were absent but still on the roster. Technical assistance was provided to make sure that children are not signed early before being picked up and that parents need to sign their children out daily with times of departure.
Correction status
Due by August 25, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Official code
34-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
Inspector notes
Observed electrical outlets in the VPK classeoom not covered with protective covers. The proivder placed protective covers during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that the protective covers have to be on the outlets at all times.
Documentation of the in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268 or an equivalent form for staff. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) Personnel Records [SR]
Report comments
4 staff memebers 10-Hour In-service were not documented on form CF-FSP form 5268. Completed at time of inspection.
The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [2 year olds ] area exceeded 110 degrees.
Inspector notes
Observed the hot water for hand washing in the 2 year old classroom were diapering occurs registered at 119 degrees Fahrenheit. The provider adjusted the water during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
Official code
10-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The container for soiled disposable diapers was not plastic-lined and securely covered. (Section 12.3, number 7) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
There was no plastic-lined and securely covered pail for soiled diapers in the infant room nor a trash pail. The diaper pail in the 1 year old classroom was also used to throw other trash in it. Pail used for diapers needs to be labeled with diaper use only. Technical assistance was provided that the infant room needs to have a diaper pail and and a trash pail too.
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
Official code
11-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The bleach solution being used for sanitizing was more than 200 ppm when tested with a chlorine test strip.
Inspector notes
Observed bleach water used for sanitizing in the classrooms too strong. The provider remixed the solution during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to make sure that the bleach solution is measure to the right consistency.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
Official code
13-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [blinds in the classrooms are missing pieces , the fluroscent light in the 1 year old classrooms has a crack and the vents in the infant room need cleaning.]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed blinds in the classrooms are missing, the fluorescent light in the 1 year old classrooms has a crack and the vents in the infant room need cleaning. The blinds have to be repaired. The base of the bathroom toilet in the VPK classroom needs to be caulked.
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
15-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [Observed 2 fridges on trolleys on the patio. There was clutter that needs to be cleared off the patio. The provider removed the fridges off the trolleys and placed them on the ground surface. ] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed 2 fridges on trolleys on the patio by the playground area. There was also clutter that needs to be cleared off the patio. Technical assistance was provided to make sure that the clutter is removed. The provider placed the fridges off the trolleys during the inspection. The plank used as a boarder needs to be repaired. The provider has to add more mulch on the fall zones and 6 feet all around the equipment on the 2-3 year old playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
Official code
25-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
Report comments
9 staff files were monitored for Affidavit of Good Moral Character and are current. 1 staff members AGMC had expired on 3/11/2023 and Child Abuse/Neglect Statement had expired on 3/4/2023. Technical assistance was provided that these documents have to be signed annually.
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A)
Official code
60-01
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 ensuring all drivers have their required annual physical examinations on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that a driver did not have the required annual physical examination on file. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these important health records for all transportation staff.
Context
The correction for this finding is due by 6/26/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all children are properly signed out by an authorized person at the end of the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings regarding attendance logs and children not being signed out by an authorized person between 2023 and 2026. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to ensure accurate daily attendance tracking.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify the required annual vehicle inspections for all vans used to transport children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports indicate recurring issues with transportation requirements, including a 2025 finding regarding the lack of verification for annual mechanic inspections. This question helps ensure that all vehicles currently in use meet safety and maintenance standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current approach to ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training and annual in-service hours on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from several inspections between 2023 and 2025 show findings related to staff training requirements not being met. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for monitoring and documenting staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain its outdoor play areas to ensure they remain free of hazards and debris?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection reports from 2023 through 2025 note various concerns regarding the outdoor play area, such as debris and maintenance issues. This question helps parents learn about the center's routine for inspecting and cleaning play spaces.