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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the outdoor green carpet, in which poses a safety trip hazard. This carpet is torn in several places and does not meet the ASTM requirements and needs to be removed off of the large playground and replaced with resilient surface around the fall zones.
Correction status
Due by June 18, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall zones have the inappropriate resilient surface and] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the resilient surface under and around the fall zones on the large playground have not been completed. The green outdoor rug was still present and does not meet the ASTM F192 requirements and need to be removed and replaced with DCF approved resilient surface. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review.
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [and around the fall zones on the larger playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed torn green outdoor carpet on the larger playground. This need to be removed and replaced with resilience surface. TA provided with the Director by telephone due to the Director not being present.
Correction status
Due by May 15, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Higher concern: Background screening
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Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
45.2 Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for childcare personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C Licensing Specialist observed (4) background screening documents missing from the childcare personnel files. - see confidential page
Correction status
Due by April 29, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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Kitchen ceiling one portion is hanging and the glass ceiling over the fluorescent light is missing. Technical assistance provided with the Director during the inspection.
Correction status
Due by September 19, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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The kitchen hand washing sink and dual sink does not have any hot water. Technical assistance provided with the Director during the inspection.
The facility is licensed to serve [37] children. A total of [40] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
On October 3rd, 2024. there were 40 children in attendance and the center is licensed for only 37 children in attendance at the same time. The center director acknowledged she was aware of the violation corrected it the same day. Technical Assistance was provided on avoiding exceeding capacity.
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[the date and time of the drill for the month of March 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
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The Director completed the form with the date and time the fire drill was conducted for the month of March 2024.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [37] based on 35 square feet and [41] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 1.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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The facility was over capacity at the time of this inspection. Four children were taken home. The non-compliance was resolved.
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring all staff background screenings are up to date and documented?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that documentation for background screening clearance was missing for some personnel, and asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center maintains these records.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that transportation logs are consistently completed with all required signatures?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a November 2024 inspection show that a transportation log was missing a required staff signature, and this question helps parents understand how the center monitors safety documentation during transit.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe the plan for maintaining the outdoor play areas and ensuring the ground surfaces meet safety standards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2026 show multiple instances where outdoor equipment and ground cover maintenance were identified as needing attention, so it is helpful to understand the current maintenance routine.
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Finding-specific
How does the center handle routine facility maintenance and ensure that all areas remain in good repair?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from several inspections between 2023 and 2025 noted issues with facility repairs, such as ceiling tiles and kitchen maintenance, making this a relevant topic for understanding how the center keeps the environment in good condition.
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General question
What is the center's approach to maintaining daily staff-to-child ratios and ensuring the facility stays within its licensed capacity?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages its daily capacity and staffing levels helps parents feel confident that the environment remains well-supervised and comfortable for all children.