Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.81
- Local median
- 1.44
YMCA Of West Central Florida - Fontaine Gills YMCA
2125 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
- License:
- E10PO0120
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- Not listed
- License expiration:
- September 11, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk 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 inspectionJune 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for YMCA Of West Central Florida - Fontaine Gills YMCA from May 6, 2024 through June 18, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 45 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 2, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Two later inspections on June 18, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 45
- Higher-concern violations
- 20
- Repeated topics
- 6
11 in last 12 months
21 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 8 local median in 33810
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 2.72
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
May 8, 2025June 11, 2025July 17, 2025April 24, 2026June 3, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
May 8, 2025June 11, 2025April 24, 2026June 3, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 8, 2025April 24, 2026June 3, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
April 24, 2026June 3, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 8, 2025June 11, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 8, 2025June 11, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the lighting over work areas still did not measure a minimum of 50-foot candles. The areas measured between 36.4 - 45.4-foot candles at various locations. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the lighting with brighter bulbs or add additional lighting to ensure the work areas measure a minimum of 50-foot candles prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the double gate still has a gap from the ground to the bottom pole that measured 7 1/4 inches on either side. Technical assistance was given to the provider to adjust the fence lower or add a barrier prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed new staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment historys must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years worth of prior employmen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed new staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90- day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [(34) school-age and (28) school-age] for [2 staff] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed 2 groups of children (one group had 34 children and the other group had 28 children) and none of the staff have an active staff credential. The licensing specialist confirmed with speaking with the provider that no staff were enrolled in a CDA class or had credentials. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff obtain staff credentials, enroll in a CDA class, reduce the classroom back to a ratio of 1:25 or have a staff with credentials in the classroom at all times children are in care prior to the due date. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Dawn Altman 06/03/2026 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 47-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have CPR or 1st and have been transporting per the facilitys transportation logs. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff obtain current and valid CPR/1st aid prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed all 5 of the facilitys transportation vehicle(s). All of the alarm system activates, however, no audible siren. horn or other audio alarm activates that can be heard from 500 feet. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm repaired/replaced prior to the due date. Note: the vehicle with tag # X1876E did eventually go off, but it took over 3 minutes. The van with tag # 93B XSK alarm went off the minute the driver door was opened and then would not go off again. The provider was reminded that: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the vehicle with tag # X1876E had several seat belt buckles that were missing pieces/sections. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: doors leading to the playground were observed very dirty, • the exterior wall on the playground was dirty • and a garbage can inside the facility was dirty on the outside • multiple tables and chairs the children use were observed dirty/stained • several of the transportation vehicles were observed with an excess of trash • Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean all areas prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: the right door leading to the playground has a section of the push bar is missing • multiple areas of the border along the floor/wall were loose or not attached to the wall • multiple sections of the wall along the right side between the metal support and the wall have gaps where plaster/stucco is missing • in the girls bathroom, the center sink has a drain tube that is broken and not connected and was observed hanging down • the vehicle with tag # X1876E had several torn seats; some observed with duct tape and one with exposed foam • Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair all ab ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked. The facility utilizes a gym area that is split into 2 and over the reading/homework/painting or other close work areas that measured 40.8 - 46.9-foot candles. The remaining area measured 23.3-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the lighting with brighter bulbs or add additional lighting to ensure the work areas measure a minimum of 50-foot candles prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: the red bench had multiple areas of chipped/missing paint, and area on the seat that was broken and multiple areas of rust • the large climbing equipment has multiple areas throughout the entire equipment with chipped/missing paint and on the stairs, a section of the coating is missing and rust is present • the blue bench has multiple areas of chipped/missing paint • the yellow bench has multiple areas of chipped/missing paint • the red and blue dome has multiple areas of chipped/missing paint (outside & inside) • multiple picnic tables were observed with missing pieces of wood, warped boards and/ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the double gate on the playground had a 4-inch gap from the ground to the gate. Also, on the left side of the fencing between the fence and the gate also had a 4-inch gap. Technical assistance was given to the provider to adjust the fence lower, repair the gap between the fence and gate to the ground and/or add a barrier prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple garbage cans that contained food waste and did not have lids. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the lids, remove from the classrooms or install new garbage cans with tight fitting lids prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the when to wash hand sign was posted near the sink in the smaller bathroom the children use but did not have a how to wash hands sign posted. Technical assistance was given to the provider to hang the sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [several tables were observed broken along the section where the tables fold in half.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple tables that were broken along the section where the tables fold in half. Some of the tables had pieces/sections missing. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or replace the tables prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
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 [some of the equipment has bird poop, cobwebs and/or an algae type substance.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the large climbing equipment had multiple areas of an algae type substance and the red & blue dome had multiple areas of bird poop, cobwebs and rust. There was also one area on the dome that was cracked. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Additional time was allotted to align the due dates.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment and red & blue dome] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the climbing equipment and red & blue dome did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 0 - 3 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, while on the playground with children present, the licensing specialist a group of 4 people enter the playground area. The specialist asked the provider who the people were and only 1 was known. (on supplemental). When asked if that person had a file or at a minimum, background screening, the provider responded no. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure any persons who will be around the children in care at any time must have a cleared background screening and a complete file or have a file with them and to have the person screened and if they will regularly be around or near the children; they must have a file onsite and to co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [32 and 34 school-age children] for [2 staff] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed 2 groups of children (one group had 32 children and the other group had 34 children) and none of the staff have an active staff credential. The licensing specialist conformed with speaking with the provider that no staff were enrolled in a CDA class. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff obtain staff credentials, enroll in a CDA class, reduce the classroom back to 1:25 or less ratio or have a staff with credentials in the classroom at all times children are in care prior to the due date. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider declined to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 47-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the van with tag # 93B-XSK still has torn seats. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the seats or install seat covers prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was observed wandering alone with no adult supervision on the playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed a child wandering alone on the playground area. The person in charge approached the child and asked her name and where her group was. The child stated her group was on a nature walk approximately 500 feet away and she was sent up by herself to use the restroom but was unable to access the building. The person in charge took the child to the restroom and radioed to the group in charge of supervising the children that all children must be escorted at all times, thereby, placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure all staff have all of thei ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the van with tag # 93B-XSK still has torn seats. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the seats or install seat covers prior to the due date
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed none of the transportation vehicles that were onsite had the fire extinguishers permanently mounted. One of the facility's vehicles was not onsite as it was loaned to another location. The provider stated the mounts were located in the director's office and would be installed within the week. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the fire extinguishers are permanently mount prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still had not completed 10-hours in-service training for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. The staff still only has 7 1/2 hours documented. The training certificates in the file included 2 that were completed in June 2023 which was explained to the person in charge that would be for the prior years' training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed there was new staff onsite that did not have a file onsite. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the staff has a complete file onsite prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed new staff onsite that has a partial file onsite that was missing an employment application. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the staff has a complete file onsite prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed new staff onsite that has a partial file onsite that was missing a supplement form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the staff has a complete file onsite prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed new staff onsite that has a partial file onsite that was missing a child abuse & neglect form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the staff has a complete file onsite prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed new staff onsite that has a partial file onsite that was missing or had incomplete 5131 forms. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the staff has a complete file onsite prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed new staff onsite that has a partial file onsite that was missing an employment history and verifications. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the staff has a complete file onsite prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed new staff onsite that has a partial file onsite that was missing or had incomplete attestation of good moral character forms. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the staff has a complete file onsite prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-06
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental were not added to the facility's roster in the Clearinghouse. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 5 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 5 days to add any new staff.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the facility's attendace roster was blank.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed none of the staff directly supervising the children had an accurate or current attendance roster. When the licensing specialist asked the staff how many children they had in care, none could answer. The licensing specialist reviewed the facility's "sub roster report" which is the report the staff use to account for all children in care and observed there were no children signed in. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure daily attendance is recorded by the staff documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program and each group must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 45-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the bus with tag # LYT-W09 had a speaker that had fallen from the mount in the rear of the bus. In the van with tag # 93B-XSK, the second to last seat and the seat directly in front was torn and had foam exposed. The bus with tag # X5380B had a torn seat in the rear of the bus and a hole in the seat on the opposite side. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the seats or cover with a seat cover prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 4 of the 5 fire extinguishers in the facility's transportation vans were not secured/ mounted permanently. Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the fire extinguishers prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 7 1/2 hours in-service training documented for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the 2 additional new required pre-service classes that was due by June 30, 2024. The staff completed after the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed prescription medication that was expired. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current medication or return to the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication
- Official code
- 39-17
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90 day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A group size of no more than [50 school age] children is required for age group. A group size of [69 school age] children was observed. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility had 69 school age children in care that were observed playing basketball, eating snack, playing with each other, etc. Technical assistance was given to the provider that per SR rules, for school-age children age 6 years and older, group size may not exceed fifty (50) children in a single classroom. The facility currently only has 1 room approved. Technical assistance was given to the provider to either split the room or reduce the number of children to less than 50 prior to the due date. Note: additional time was allotted to align the due dates.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [69 school age] for [2 staff] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental with (69) school age that were observed playing basketball, eating snack, playing with each other, etc. and none of the staff have an active staff credential with exception of the facility's director. The licensing specialist confirmed with speaking with the provider that no other staff were enrolled in a CDA class. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff obtain staff credentials or enroll in a CDA class, reduce the classroom size down prior to the due date. The licensing specialist and the provider reviewed the School Readiness Handbook, Section 4 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 47-02
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection show that a staff member had not been rescreened after a break in service. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these requirements for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that staff members in the classroom have the necessary credentials to meet group size requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that staff did not possess active credentials required for the group sizes present. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages staffing qualifications and classroom ratios.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all new staff files are complete and include the required five-year employment history?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances of incomplete employment history documentation in staff files over the past year. Asking about the current file-review process provides insight into how the center maintains accurate personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the routine maintenance schedule for the outdoor play area and equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections have noted various maintenance needs in the outdoor play area, such as fence gaps and equipment condition. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively manages the safety and upkeep of the play space.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about any changes to daily routines or classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the center's communication style helps parents feel informed about their child's daily experience. Consistent updates on staffing and routines are important for maintaining a collaborative relationship between families and the center.