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]
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The staff noted on the supplemental did not have background screening. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws.
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Due by July 6, 2026
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Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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The childrens sheets were stored in contact with each other. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary mannerwhich prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding andlinens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, andbefore use by another child. The staff washed the bedding thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed a staff preparing food with no hair net. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Technical assistance given, thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
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Children's sheets were touching each other in the infant room and one of the primary room, the staff sent those to watch thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. Sheets were sent to wash thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [number of children]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
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The fire drill for this month was missing the count of children. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The children named on the notes did not have vaccinations. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form.
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations. Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date.
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The children named on the notes did not have a physical exam. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form.
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
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The staff noted on the supplemental did not have a file or was not offered to licensing. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining all employees must have a file and be available for licensing review, including non-teaching staff.
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
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The staff noted on the supplemental did not have level two background screening. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints.
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
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The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The program failed to keep the staff roster updated. Please add the staff on the notes and send a new list to licensing by the due date the issue a reinspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination. The director emailed the updated staff roster on 5/6/25, thus it was resolved prior to submission of this inspection.
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
September 8, 2025, the GOC1 observed a child care personnel in the kitchen area who was not wearing proper head covering while working. Technical assistance was provided to the director to explain that proper head coverings must be worn at all times while in the kitchen.
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed a disinfectant spry bottle in both one year old classrooms, both on the kitchen counters. The staff removed the bottles and placed them away from the reach of children thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
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The staff named on the notes, did not start training within 90 days of hire date. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. Please see counselor notes for more information.
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Higher concern: Medication
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Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed antiacid tablets, cortisone cream and voltaren cream in an unlocked drawer of the one year old room and accessible to children. Also observed was an emergency-c in an unlocked drawer in the infant and one year old room and accessible to children. The staff removed the items thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-15
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The program failed to keep the staff roster updated. Please remove the three staff named on the notes and send a new list to licensing by the due date the issue a reinspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination. The director emailed the updated staff roster on 5/6/25, thus it was resolved prior to submission of this inspection.
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The center does not have a fire inspection inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining that an annual fire inspection is required. Please email the inspection when you obtain it.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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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 [December and January]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
The fire drills for December and January were missing. Licensing observed a fire drill with 14 staff and 69 children present. Licesning provided technical assistance explaining fire drill must be completed monthly and fire drill log should be completed as well. This standard was completed during the time of the inspection. Fire extinguisher tagged: 9/24.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed open, unlabeled bags of pretzels, nuts, popcorn, and crackers in several classrooms' drawers. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining that opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. Please label the items and email pictures by the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-21
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
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The changing pads in both infant rooms were torn. Please buy new pads and email pictures by the due date. Licesning provided technical assistance explaining when children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Higher concern: Medication
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The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [did not have a prescription label]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
An EpiPen did not have the prescription label. Please obtain it and email it by the due date. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations. Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The children named on the notes did not have a physical exam. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The Staff noted on the supplemental did not have a child abuse and neglect reporting form. Please obtain the forms and email them by the due date. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining this form must be signed annually and be available for licensing review.
The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection the fire drill record was not available to review, thus a fire drill was observed during this inspection 15 staff and 61 children present. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining fire drill drill records must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the fire drill. Fire inspection: 10/16/23.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
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A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
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The refrigerators used for children's snacks did not have thermometers in the 1 and 2-year-old classrooms and the infant room 3. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining refrigerators need to have thermometers.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2024
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations. Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date.
Supervision of children in the [Preschool class] group was inadequate in that [A child was unsupervised on the hallway.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
A 6 year child who is part of the preschool age group class was observed alone in the hallway working on some academic activities on the floor outside his classroom. None was supervising him at the time. The staff came and stood by the child thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance provided CCF Handbook. 2.4. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
In the infant room 1, there is one missing crib. Also in the infant room 2, there is one crib missing. Also observed was an infant who was sleeping on a floor mat, the staff who was next to child moved her to a crib thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 3.6.3 Crib Requirements. Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulation ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 7, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-02
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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The staff noted on the supplemental did not complete training within a year from the date it was started. Technical assistance was provided CCF Handbook 4.2.1. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 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 and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins.
Correction status
Due by March 7, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
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The staff named on the notes did not have a complete file. Technical assistance provided CCF Handbook 7.4. Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority.
Correction status
Due by March 7, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The staff noted on the supplemental had a break in employment of more than 90 days. Technical assistance provided CCF Handbook 7.4.1, C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
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Due by March 7, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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 explain the process for ensuring all staff members have current background screenings on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show recent instances where documentation of required background screening clearance was missing for personnel. This question helps clarify how the center manages and verifies these records to maintain compliance.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all medications are stored securely and are inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted concerns regarding the storage of medications in areas accessible to children. Asking this helps parents understand the current safety protocols for medication management.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff members are always actively supervising children, especially during transitions or in common areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show findings related to child supervision in common areas. This question allows the provider to explain their current supervision practices and how they maintain oversight of all children.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping student health and immunization records up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that there have been multiple instances where student health or immunization records were missing or expired. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and updates these important documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and document your monthly fire drills to ensure all staff are prepared for emergencies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report highlights that fire drill records were occasionally incomplete or missing specific required information. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to emergency preparedness and record-keeping.