Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.38
- Local median
- 0.44
SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
2230 NW 22nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- License:
- C17BO0255
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 2:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 15
- License expiration:
- September 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.
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Latest inspectionApril 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY from January 5, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 10, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 22, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33311
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.95
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 5, 2023September 15, 2023Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Playground area needs to be repaired (fence and the tent ).
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3.1(A) and (G), Handbook: 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.Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine.This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling.Areas of the facility were found to not be clean, sanitary or well maintained Facility/Storage [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Clean carpets through out the facility observed with dirt and stains. • Dusk off shelves in the two year old classroom. • Make toilet in the boy's bathroom accessible to children attending the program. • Repair lightbulbs not working in the boy's bathroom and common area. • Refrigerator was observed with food residues and insects in the freezer area. (this area was corrected at the time of the inspection) • Technical assistance was provided regarding adopting a cleaning schedule to keep all areas clean, sanitary and well maintained at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by December 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-12
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:Medicines, cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous supplies shall be stored and locked in a place out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the children. All surfaces or items accessible to children shall be free of toxic materials, and pose no threat to the health and safety of the children or personnel. Lead-based paints are prohibited.3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic substance was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Cleaning products were observed on top of the sink located in the infant classroom. Provider took cleaning product out of the classroom. Technical assistance was provided regarding this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 12-05
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.06, Ordinance:A written record of unusual incidents affecting the program or the child care facility, as well as accidental injuries to children and child care personnel, must be kept on file on an accident or incident form approved by the local licensing agency. Documentation shall include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of staff members and the parent.The facility did not complete a report for an accident/injury that occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- ALLEGATION: A complaint was reported to CCLE on 9/14/2023 regarding a one year old child that was bitten at school by another child, and the program failed to notify the parent about the incident. FINDINGS: An investigation was conducted on 9/15/2023 which consisted of an interview of the school administrator JW and the staff member SK who were in charge of supervising the infant/one year old classroom. The staff member SK stated that the parent asked the teachers about a bite mark that she found on her child's arm on 9/14/2023, and they responded that 3 days ago the child was bitten by another child while playing with a toy. SK said that the day of the incident, the parent w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 42 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 42-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.06, Ordinance:A written record of unusual incidents affecting the program or the child care facility, as well as accidental injuries to children and child care personnel, must be kept on file on an accident or incident form approved by the local licensing agency. Documentation shall include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of staff members and the parent.The facility did not complete a report for an accident/injury that occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- ALLEGATION: A complaint was reported to CCLE on 9/1/2023 regarding two year old child that had an incident at the school. The allegation states that the program failed to notify the parent and did not provide an explanation when the child was picked up from the program. INVESTIGATION: An investigation was conducted on 9/5/2023 which consisted of an interview with the staff member (TT) who was in charge of supervising the two year old classroom. According to TT, she recalls an incident that occurred months ago with the two year old child. She stated that the day of the incident, parents were notified and an incident report was written to document the occurrence. When a copy of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 42 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 42-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.6 and 4.2.6(D), Handbook:Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in-service training requirements. Sec. 7-4.02(h)(1), Ordinance: Staff members permanently assigned to care for infants must take four (4) hours of this training specifically geared to infant care.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not complete ten (10) hours of annual in-service training. (Section 18.6, number 1) Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no record on file that 3 staff members completed the required in-service training for the year 2022-2023. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [See comments]. (Section 10, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following areas were observed in need of repair: -Wall near playground door was observed peeled. -Infant door was observed with holes on both sided of the door. -Clean carpets in the preschool classroom and common area observed with stains. - Move playground equipment observed unstable in the middle of the playground. *********** The item cited on the previous inspection regarding the wooden baseboard in the one year old classroom, was observed repaired during today's visit.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-13
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A) and (H):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.Child Care providers must adopt an integrated pest management program to ensure long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression through a range of practices including pest exclusion, sanitation and clutter control, and elimination of conditions that are conducive to pest infestations. (Section 10.1, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A dead roach was observed on top of a shelve and dead ants near the windows in the toddler classroom. Per provider's statement this room is not being used at the moment, and pest control was conducted recently. Provider clean the roach and ants at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding sanitation requirements.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Food acceptance log did not include the verification by the recipient of adequate temperature food for the following dates: 8/2/23 and 8/3/23. Provider documented today's temperature in the delivery slip. Submit via email a verification of meal's temperature for the next delivery schedule on 8/7/2023. ************* During today's food delivery, the milk had a temperature of 50 and 49 Fahrenheit degrees. Provider did not served the milk since it was above the temperature requirements for cold items. Technical assistance was provided regarding this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 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 Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Hand (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 35-41)
- Official code
- 35-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- One staff member did not have proof of a current medical statement on file. See supplemental sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [See comments]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Repair the wooden base board located behind the changing table in the one year old classroom observed broken. ******************************************** The other items cited on the previous inspection regarding the black carpets and light fixtures were observed in compliance during today's visit.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [See comments]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Light bulbs in the following rooms were observed in need repair: Common area, two year old classroom and three/four year old classrooms. • Clean black carpets in the common area •
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance:Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [See comments]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arriving to the facility, the teacher Ms.CR attended the door leaving the Ms. TT in charge of supervising two classrooms at the same time. Ms. TT was positioned at the entrance that opens to both classrooms. This action happened again when minutes later another administrator arrived to the facility and the staff member step out of the classroom to answer the door. Provider was reminded about the requirements of direct supervision that were discussed during the staffing conducted on 1/18/23. A notice of violation is being issued. Notice of violation occurred on 2/8/23 Notice of violation was issued on 2/9/23 ************* The following staff to child ratios were observed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:Medicines, cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous supplies shall be stored and locked in a place out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the children. All surfaces or items accessible to children shall be free of toxic materials, and pose no threat to the health and safety of the children or personnel. Lead-based paints are prohibited.3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic substance was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The item cited on the previous inspection conducted on 1/5/23 regarding chemicals observed in an area near the school age lunch room, were observed not locked during today's revisit. Provider proceeded to remove the storage that contained the chemicals/cleaning products to bring the area into compliance. This section was corrected at the time of the inspection. A notice of violation is being issued for a second time non compliance on the same standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 12-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), Handbook: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.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [See comments] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The item cited on the previous inspection conducted on 1/5/23 regarding daily attendance was observed out of compliance during today's visit. This area failed to comply during the inspections conducted on 1/5/23, 1/13/23 and today 2/8/23. A notice of violation is being issued for a third time no compliance on the same standard. Notice of violation occurred 2/8/23 Notice of violation issued 2/9/23 Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation and/or the issuance of a third Class II violation for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 6.4(A) and (D), Handbook:All accidents and incidents that occur while a child is in the care of program staff must be documented on the same day they occur.The documentation must be maintained for one year. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form.Documentation of an accident/incident was not provided on the day it occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- ALLEGATION: A complaint was reported to CCLE on 1/20/23 regarding an infant child that got red mark in the right eye, and scratch marks around the neck. Parent stated that the facility failed to inform the parent about the child's bruises. INVESTIGATION: An investigation was conducted on 1/23/23 which consisted of interviews with the school administrator and staff in charge of supervising the child. According to the school administrator (JW) she was informed by the staff member (PH) that was in the infant classroom, that she noticed a red dot in the child's eye when she was feeding him. JW asked the staff member PH to be more specific about the red mark and it seemed that the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 42 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 42-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes:Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. A staff-to- child ratio of [See comments] staff for [See comments] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arriving to the facility, two classrooms (the infant and one/two year old classrooms) were observed out of ratio. The ratios were as follow: Infants:1:8 Ones/Twos 1:9 Threes/Fours/Fives 1:7 School Age 1:13 This area failed to complied during the inspection conducted on 1/5/2023, and during today's revisit this area was observed out of compliance. The NOV occurred on 1/13/2023 The NOV was issued on 1/18/2023
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), Handbook: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.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [See classrooms] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While conducting a revisit related to ratios, the attendance in two classrooms were observed to verify the children's names and two classrooms' attendance were observed out of compliance. In the infant classroom no child was recorded in the attendance, and in the one/two year old classroom was missing one child. Attendance was completed at the time of the inspection. This area failed to comply during the inspection conducted on 1/5/2023, therefore a notice of violation is being issued for a second time non-compliance on the same standard. The NOV occurred on 1/13/2023 The NOV was issued on 1/18/2023 SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY C17BO0255 / 46010 2230 NW 22nd St Fort ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Report comments
- 2 staff number 8 were expired since September. See supplemental for details.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes:Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. A staff-to- child ratio of [1] staff for [9] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The 2y/o group ratio was 1staff : 9 children. Per the assigned teacher (TT), all the children in the classroom were 2y/o. After children files were checked, it was determined that two of the nine children in the classroom were still 1y/o. To come into compliance, a teacher that was in the kitchen was moved to the room to meet ratio and a 1y/o child from the infant room was also moved to the 2y/o classroom. The ratio in the mixed group of 1s and 2s became 2 staff :10 children. Compliant ratios were as follows by the end of inspection(1 infant went home during inspection): infants ad 1y/o 2:6 1y/o and 2y/o 2:10 3y/o to 5y/o 1:8 after school 1:15 A notice of violation is being issued.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [3 groups]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arrival, Ms. P opened the door and she walked into the aftercare room. I conducted ratio in the 2s class and saw the teacher sitting at a table near the middle of her classroom. Then, I entered the adjoining mixed group of 3s and 4s. I counted eight children in the classroom but there were no adults in the room. Per the 2y/o teacher, she was watching both her classroom and the mixed group and 3s and 4s. TA was provided that she is in a different room and she cannot supervise both classrooms at the same time. while I spoke to the 2y/o teacher, Ms. P walked up to me and told me she was in charge of that mixed group of 3s and 4s. So, I asked her to stay in the room because ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [restroom, hallway, aftercare room]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- The following was found in need of repair; - the peeling paint throughout the facility to include but no limited to the after care room, hallway, restrooms - repair saggy ceiling tiles in restroom near 3y/o room - rust in the restroom sink - rust in restroom metal drawer stand - clean air vent in infant room - broken stool in boys restroom near kitchen - broken cabinet hinge in restroom near kitchen -
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:Medicines, cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous supplies shall be stored and locked in a place out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the children. All surfaces or items accessible to children shall be free of toxic materials, and pose no threat to the health and safety of the children or personnel. Lead-based paints are prohibited.3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic substance was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Chemicals were observed in an area near the school age / lunch room. The chemicals were not locked and out of reach of children as they were on a white furniture without doors and locks. TA was provided on proper storage of chemicals.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 12-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 7-5.04(d)(2), Ordinance: At all times when infants are napping or sleeping, mobiles hanging above cribs or play yards shall be prohibited, and no items shall be contained inside, attached to, or hung on any crib or play yard, including, but not limited to, pillows, toys, stuffed animals, bumper pads, bibs, blankets, quilts, or comforters. Infants may use pacifiers while napping or sleeping, as long as such pacifiers are not tied or fastened to the infants' clothing or to the crib or play yard. Items such as [pacifier attached to bib around baby's neck]were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant.
- Inspector notes
- An infant was observed with a pacifier in her mouth that was attached to her bib around her neck. TA was provided that this is in violation of minimum infant standards.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(b), Ordinance: The outdoor play space shall adjoin the building where the child care facility is located. The playground does not adjoin the building as required.
- Inspector notes
- Although the license space has an adjoining playground, the school age children were observed playing in an area next to the parking lot that was not adjoining the building and that did not have a fence around it. TA was provided that the children shall not be taken out of the licensed premises without parent written authorization for field trip is received.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(e), Ordinance: There shall be a minimum of six (6) inches of resilient, impact resistant material such as sand, mulch, grass, etc., under all permanently installed equipment unless approved rubber padding is used.The six (6) inch resilient, impact material shall not be on top of a non-yielding surface for facilities licensed after the date this Ordinance is adopted. Non-yielding surfaces, such as concrete, gravel, rock, or paving shall not exceed one-fourth (1/4) of the required outdoor play space.3.12(D), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a minimum of 6 inches in depth of loose ground cover (such as but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) or other shock absorbing protective surface under the equipment and within the fall zone that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the fall zone area. The playground surface was insufficient. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The playground was observed with very low amount of mulch around the play equipment. It was so low that you could see the dirt at the end of the slide and under the swing set. TA was provided that resilient surface must be maintained under and within the fall zone.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.6(A) and (D), Handbook:Breastmilk and formula must be handled in a sanitary manner at all times and according to manufacturers instructions and instructions by parent. Prepared bottles shall be placed in the refrigerator immediately and used within 48 hours. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Three Infant bottles were observed served, ready to eat in the infant cubbies upon arrival. The infants were sleeping at time of arrival and one woke up during inspection. The infant that woke up was fed one of the bottles that were siting out in the cubby. Per teacher, the children drink the milk at room temperature. TA was provided that prepared bottles must be placed in the refrigerator immediately and used within 48 hours.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 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
- 35-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.4(C), Handbook:The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of two years from the date of the fire drill.The facilitys record of fire drills was missing [for the month of December]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- TA was provided that fire drills must be conducted monthly and documented on the fir drill log. 2 fire drill must be conducted this month to make up for December and to complete January.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), Handbook: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.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [3 different] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- attendance was checked for compliance and the following was observed; - in the mixed group of infants and 1y/o , there were 8 children present and only 6 marked present on attendance. - in the mixed group of 1y/o and 2y/o, there were 9 children present and only 7 children marked present on attendance. - in the school age group, there were 20 children present and only 16 marked present on attendance. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-01
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
How do you ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 noted that cleaning products were accessible in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the current storage practices for keeping hazardous materials secure.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining a daily cleaning schedule for the facility, including common areas and classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from December 2023 identified concerns regarding the cleanliness of certain surfaces and equipment. This question helps parents understand the center's current standards for maintaining a sanitary environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that outdoor play equipment is maintained and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some outdoor equipment required repairs. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance schedule for keeping play areas safe.
- Context
- A later inspection on 4/22/2026 shows no violations.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your center's procedure for documenting and communicating incidents or injuries to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that incident reporting was a repeated topic in 2023. This question helps parents understand how the facility ensures clear communication and documentation when a child is involved in an incident.
Related violations
General question
How do you support staff in completing their ongoing training and professional development requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff training is essential for maintaining high-quality care and supervision. This question helps parents understand how the center prioritizes and tracks the professional growth of its team.