Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.25
- Local median
- 0.05
YMCA Child Development Center - Teddy Bear Academy
1700 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34996
- License:
- C19MA0026
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 333
- License expiration:
- June 29, 2027
Typical cost: $1,300 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,300 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $60.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Martin County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for YMCA Child Development Center - Teddy Bear Academy from January 24, 2023 through May 20, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 45 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 45
- Higher-concern violations
- 16
- Repeated topics
- 9
5 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 1.5 local median in 34996
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 5%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 1.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 20, 2024February 14, 2025March 4, 2025June 12, 2025October 15, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 14, 2025March 4, 2025June 12, 2025February 3, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
September 26, 2023February 14, 2025March 4, 2025February 3, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 14, 2025March 4, 2025June 12, 2025October 15, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 14, 2025March 4, 2025May 20, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 14, 2025October 15, 2025Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 23, 2024October 15, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 14, 2025February 3, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 14, 2025October 15, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Report comments
- Several cups/bottles were not labeled with childs first and last names - teacher was able to label immediately and will ensure that it is done each morning at drop off
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- Fencing on the school age playground had a panel missing allowing access to driveway and parking area
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- Fencing on school age playground had areas where the ground had eroded and the fence had a gap large enough for a ball (or child or animal) to fit underneath
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H
- Inspector notes
- Blankets in 4 year old classroom were observed to all be stored on top of a shelving area in a large pile allowing them all to be touching
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E
- Report comments
- Driver listed on supplemental did not have a valid first aid/cpr card in personnel file Not Monitored Comments Bus was not on site at time of inspection to verify alarm - will ensure to be completed at next inspection
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplemental have not completed Early Literacy within proper time frame Not Monitored Comments Facility is currently on a provisional license due to lack of credential director - this has already been addressed on previous inspection
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental form do not have a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirement form in their personnel file
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental form did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character found in their personnel file. Also need to ensure that all staff have signed the updated Attestation of Good Moral Character dated July, 2024
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S.
- Report comments
- The childcare director listed on the facility website submitted a fraudulent director's credential certificate. This was verified with the training unit and the management of the facility was notified. The facility immediately terminated the employment of the director listed on the supplemental. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider had no questions or comments at time of inspection Counselor Comments Internet would not stay connected to complete inspection on site - was completed off site and emailed to acting director for review and signature A copy of updated Attestation of Good Moral Character was also emailed ____________________________________________ Insp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-08
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Drivers listed on supplemental did not have complete files available for review
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing wall/platform on school age playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- This has been addressed in the past and the area was secured to not be used by children. Upon inspection of the playground at this visit it was observed that the temporary fencing was removed and there was not adequate ground cover in a fall area
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Current directors credentials expired on 6/3/25. She has submitted an application for a renewal of credentials
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [second signature or correct times on and off]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Report comments
- Transportation logs were reviewed and still no second signature and all logs showed time on as 1:00pm and time off as 5:00pm which is not accurate.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Inspector notes
- Toys were observed to still be stored in bathroom in older ones and 3 and 4's classroom and need to be moved to an alternate location.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- Fence in the kindergarten/first grade play area remained less then 4 feet from ground due to build up
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Facility served catered food but did not have a copy of caterers license or permit. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.15.
- Report comments
- Facility has reached out to source providing food for after school program, but a copy of the catering license was not yet available for review
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Staff on supplemental have not started (or completed) required training in a timely manner
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Second signature nor times on and off]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Report comments
- Transportation logs were not properly completed with all necessary information
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ A valid Florida drivers license, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E
- Report comments
- A file was not available with the necessary information for the drivers listed on the supplemental
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- Two buses that are used to transport children from public schools to program were observed to not have working alarms at time of inspection. Both buses were started and engine turned off and no alarm was sounded within one minute of engine stopping, as required.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Report comments
- No written plan of scheduled activities posted or available for school age children Not Monitored Comments Field trips are only provided to school age children during summer months
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Report comments
- Air intake vents need to be cleaned in each classroom
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Report comments
- Toys being stored in bathrooms in older ones classroom need to be removed
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Report comments
- Mop buckets are stored in the hallway had water in them that had potential to be hazardous to children
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Report comments
- Several outlets do not have covers, including hallways
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- School age play area is not an enclosed space and the fence that does surround part of the area is not sufficient in that it has gaps with broken boards and is not completely closed and may allow children to access to a busy road. The program does report that they do always have a second staff member present to assist with supervision
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- Fence in kindergarten/ first grade play area was less then 4 feet from ground due to build up
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H
- Report comments
- Blankets and sheets for one class were all stored on one cot and were not separated
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Report comments
- Refrigerator in each classroom is used to store drinks for children and some snacks and did not have appropriate thermometers
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Facility served catered food but did not have a copy of caterers license or permit. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.15.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Need to provide license for Treasure Coast Food Bank that provides food for school age program
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Report comments
- Cups do not have first and last names
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Rust is showing on several areas of large play piece on preschool playground that is compromising integrity and possibly allowing rust to flake onto children or into eyes]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Report comments
- Pictures in file of areas of concern Facility reports they will be ordering all new equipment for the preschool playgrounds after April 1, 2025 to replace existing play pieces
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplemental need to begin training
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [diaper rash cream], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K
- Report comments
- Need to ensure that diaper rash creams have written authorization by parents for each child
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Report comments
- Several staff files were missing but were pulled from human resources while present and attempts were made to complete files
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Report comments
- Several staff listed on supplemental do not have 5131 in files
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Report comments
- Staff member on supplemental has expired clearinghouse screening
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- Currently roster shows over 100 employees which is not accurate - and some current employees are not showing present.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Report comments
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C • Provided technical assistance Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No Comments ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Ronald Belfort 07/23/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Ladonna Cromartie 07/23/2024
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Due date 9/8/2024
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- An area of the facility was observed to not be in good repair . Like sink in baby room is broken and needs fixed or replaced. Trash can lids were bent or broken in 3 years old room and need replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children were not at least one inch thick. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D
- Report comments
- The matts in 2 years old room need to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I
- Report comments
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I •
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire drill log sheet was missing and completed at time of inspection]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Report comments
- Could not find the fire drill log sheet. Completed a fire drill at time of inspection 10 staffs and 54 children were present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Report comments
- Hand hygiene procedures was not posted in one year old (Baby bears' room). Reposted by a staff member. Completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you walk me through the current process for ensuring the outdoor play areas are fully enclosed and secure for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection noted gaps in the fencing that could allow children to exit the play area. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility maintains secure boundaries for the children.
- Context
- The inspection report indicates this was a routine finding with a correction due date of February 17, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify the credentials and background information of new staff members during the hiring process?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 identified an issue regarding the submission of fraudulent credential information by a former staff member. This question allows you to understand the steps the facility now takes to verify staff qualifications and background records.
- Context
- The report notes that the facility immediately terminated the employment of the individual involved.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current procedure for maintaining and verifying the required training and certification files for all staff and drivers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where background screening documentation or personnel file requirements were incomplete. This question helps you learn how the administration currently manages and tracks these essential staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all transportation logs and vehicle safety equipment are checked and updated regularly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have identified repeated concerns regarding transportation logs and vehicle safety requirements. Asking about this helps you understand the current oversight practices for children's transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the daily routine for ensuring that all items brought from home, such as bottles or cups, are properly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection noted that some items were not labeled with the child's name. This question helps you understand how the staff ensures this is handled consistently at drop-off.
- Context
- The report indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations