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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL from March 13, 2023 through May 5, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 6, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 6, 2025.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from January 8, 2025 through May 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
12
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33321
Compared to 13 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.17
Local median
0.47
0.17This provider
0.47Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
8%
Local median
8%
8%This provider
8%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
17%
Local median
31%
17%This provider
31%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
1.23
0This provider
1.23Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
4.1, Handbook: 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. 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.
Report comments
One staff member did not begin the DCF 40 hours training within the required time frame. See supplemental inspection sheet for additional information.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
The facility's last fire inspection was conducted on 9/8/22. A new updated fire inspection needs to be completed.
Correction status
Due by September 25, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
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 process for ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2023 noted that the facility did not have documentation showing a staff member had begun required training within the 90-day window. This question helps clarify how the center currently tracks and manages staff training requirements to ensure compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and track your annual fire safety inspection documentation to ensure it is always up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in September 2023 indicated that the facility's fire inspection report was not current at that time. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current system for keeping safety certifications current.
Context
The facility has had multiple clean inspections since these reports.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents regarding daily activities and any updates to center routines?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experiences and informed about center operations. Understanding the provider's preferred methods for sharing information helps ensure a good fit for family expectations.
General question
How do you handle staff supervision and ensure that there is always adequate coverage during transition times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent supervision is a fundamental aspect of a well-run program. Learning about how the center manages staff presence during busy times helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes child oversight.
General question
What steps does the center take to support new staff members as they integrate into the team and learn your safety protocols?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Effective onboarding and training support help ensure that all team members are prepared to follow center policies correctly. This question provides insight into how the leadership team fosters a culture of preparedness and safety.