Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an attendance roster for the children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During today's inspection the monitor found the facility failed to maintain an attendance roster for the children in care. The monitor brought this concern to the Director and owner on site. Per the owner, they did not have classroom rosters due to technical issues. The owner and teachers corrected the attendance record sheet, bringing this violation into compliance. SCHOOL READINESS
Sec. 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance: Any child care facility with a licensed capacity of 50 children or fewer shall install a minimum of two drinking fountains, including at least one inside the facility and at least one in any outdoor play area. Child care facilities with a licensed capacity of more than 50 children shall have one additional drinking fountain located either inside or outside the facility for each additional 50 children licensed capacity or any fraction thereof. Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements. Electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the outdoor drinking fountain requirements. Water coolers with a hot water feature are prohibited for use by children at child care facilities. The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. An additional [working outdoor ] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required.
Report comments
The water fountain on playground was not functioning.
Correction status
Due by July 25, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
14-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.10.2(E), Handbook: 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. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
Report comments
The diaper changing mat was not sanitized after use.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
25-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.10.2(B), Handbook: Hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surfaces that have been touched must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs. Staff did not wash hands after diapering/toileting a child. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
Report comments
Staff and child did not wash hands after diapering.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Sec. 7-5.01(l)(2), Ordinance:Any child care facility with a licensed capacity of fifty (50) children or fewer shall install a minimum of two (2) drinking fountains.One (1) drinking fountain shall be located inside the facility and one (1) located outside the facility in the outdoor play area.Child care facilities with a licensed capacity of more than fifty (50) children shall have one (1) additional drinking fountain located either inside or outside the facility, for each additional licensed capacity of fifty (50) children, or any fraction thereof.Commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements.Drinking fountains shall be installed and maintained in compliance with all permitting and regulatory requirements of the applicable governmental agency where the facility is located. The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. An additional [outdoor]indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
A water fountain on the playground was not observed during today's inspection. A review of the floor plan revealed that there was one water fountain outdoors and one water fountain indoors at the time of licensure in 2011. A discrepancy was observed with the current capacity and the required number of drinking fountains. TA was provided that the center will need a visit from a Quality assurance specialist to verify compliance with capacity/sinks/toilets and water fountains.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.1 Drinking Water,
3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 4 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature.
Report comments
Food temperature not included in food log for the last 2 days. TA was provided that temperature must be taken and documented on the food log daily, included what food was provided by the caterer.
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
Official code
35-09
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 current process for tracking classroom attendance to ensure all children are accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a November 2025 inspection indicate a need for improved consistency in maintaining daily attendance rosters. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures accurate record-keeping for all children in their care.
Context
The facility corrected the attendance record issue at the time of the 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your staff take to ensure that diaper changing surfaces are properly sanitized between uses?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted a finding regarding the sanitization of diaper changing mats. Asking about this process helps parents understand the current hygiene practices in place for infant and toddler care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff members consistently follow handwashing protocols after assisting children with diapering or toileting?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from July 2025 mention a finding related to handwashing procedures after diapering. This question allows the director to describe how they monitor and support staff in maintaining these health standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about the current status and maintenance schedule for the drinking fountains available to the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that the availability and functionality of drinking fountains have been noted in multiple inspection reports over the past few years. This question helps families understand how the center maintains these facilities for daily use.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the daily care their children receive. Understanding how the center shares updates helps families stay informed about their child's environment and the center's operational practices.