During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [for the month on January 2026 ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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Fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in carefor the month on January 2026. At time of inspection a fire drill was completed. TA given, a fire drill must be conducted monthly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
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Child care personnellisted on supplemental did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. TA given, all child care personnel must complete 40 hour training within one year of starting Introductory Child Care Training.
The facility's transportation log did not include [Second staff signature was missing from 2/10/25 - 2/13/25.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
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Second staff signature was missing from 2/10/25 - 2/13/25; must be corrected by 2/21/25.
Supervision of children in the [ones] group was inadequate in that [a one year old was left on the playground in April 2023 because the teacher had miscounted the childrenand the child was seen by the two year old children under the \"worm\" a play apparatus, when she went outside. An incident involving the same child also took place on 4/8/24 where the child allegedly ingested berries that were growing on the vacant lot close to the playground where the child was able to stretch through the chain link fence and pick the berries.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
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Technical assistance was given to the facility that children should be supervised at all time while in care and that staff should be aware of the surroundings of the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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There were berries growing on the empty lot adjacent to the playground and the child was able to stretch his hand through the chain link fence and pick the berries and allegedly ingest it. Technical assistance was given to the facility to fix the fence that the children could not stretch their hands through the chain link and to also have the vines cut back from the playground. The facility had since trim the vines back from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
The facility's transportation log did not include [the signatures of the second sweep personnel and driver on some of November 2023, December 2023, January and February 2024 logs.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
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Technical assistance was given to the assistant director that all transportation logs should be signed daily by the driver and second sweep personnel.
Correction status
Due by March 15, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
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A staff who started in on 7/18/22 did not complete the 45 hours introductory Child Care Training. Technical assistance was given to the director.
Correction status
Due by March 15, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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A staff who started in childcare 8/28/23 did not complete the required Early Learning required introductory training.
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
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A staff who started childcare 7/18/22 did not complete the OEL requirement within 90 days of beginning employment. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 7/20/23 to comply.
Correction status
Due by July 20, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [information on the Distracted Adult flyer was not given to the family in April.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
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Sixteen of the thirty-two children files reviewed were missing updated Distracted Adult flyers. Technical assistance was given to the director on the importance of the same and the facility has a due date of 7/20/23 to comply.
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
Can you describe the current process for ensuring transportation logs are fully completed and signed by all required staff?
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Why ask this
Public records show that transportation logs were missing required staff signatures in recent inspections. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all documentation is accurate and complete for every trip.
Context
The facility was previously noted for missing signatures on transportation logs in 2024 and 2025.
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Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure children are actively supervised and kept within safe boundaries while playing outdoors?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted concerns regarding child supervision and playground boundaries. This question allows the director to explain the current strategies used to keep children safe and supervised at all times.
Context
This concern was addressed at the time of the 2024 inspection.
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Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required introductory training?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training requirements have been a recurring topic over the past few years. Understanding the center's tracking system provides insight into how they maintain compliance with professional development standards.
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Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how the center conducts and documents monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate an instance where a monthly fire drill was not conducted as required. Asking about the current drill schedule helps parents understand how the center prioritizes emergency preparedness.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the 2026 inspection.
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General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication between staff and families is essential for a smooth transition into a new childcare environment. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about their child's daily experience.