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.
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There was no evidence on file that one staff member have begun training within 90 days of employment. See supplemental sheet for additional information. Unrelated to the statement above, all staff members completed the required in-service hours for the year 2024-2025.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2026
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TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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3.8.4(C), Handbook: A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency.
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A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the assigned childcare licensing specialist. The program used the primary route and took 1 minute and 27 seconds to evacuate the premises. During todays drill, two staff members did not bring the attendance binder during the drill. Technical assistance was provided regarding this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
Sec. 7-10, Ordinance:The facility must provide the local licensing agency with a certificate of insurance evidencing the required coverage.The facility shall be required to give the local licensing agency thirty (30) days notice prior to the expiration or cancellation of the policy.
Inspector notes
Renewal verification needed by the deadline indicated.
3.8.2(B), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained.
Inspector notes
The fire extinguishers were not properly maintained and were observed with expired tags.
Correction status
Due by September 15, 2023
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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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff have the necessary attendance records and contact information during emergency drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that staff did not have the required attendance and contact information during a fire drill. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures this information is always accessible during emergency procedures.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the required insurance coverage to ensure all documentation remains up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2024 noted that the facility needed to provide updated insurance documentation. Asking this helps parents understand the center's administrative oversight and commitment to maintaining required coverage.
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Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting and maintaining safety equipment like fire extinguishers throughout the facility?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from September 2023 show a finding regarding the maintenance of fire extinguisher tags. This question allows the director to explain the current schedule and process for ensuring all safety equipment is properly serviced.
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Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all new staff members complete their required introductory training within the first 90 days?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from May 2026 show a finding regarding documentation of staff training timelines. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for monitoring staff professional development requirements.
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General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing clear communication channels helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experience and any updates to center operations. This question provides insight into how the provider keeps families engaged and updated.