The program failed to post the room capacity in each room of the facility. (Section 1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the room capacity was not posted. This standard was completed at the time of the inspection as the room's capacity was created and posted by the provider. Technical assistance was that the room's capacity must be posted at all times.
The programs written plan of scheduled activities was not accessible to parents and available to the inspection authority for review, upon request. (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the plan activities were not posted. This was completed at the time of the inspection as the provider posted the plan activities in the room. Technical assistance was provided in that each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents.
The custodial parent or legal guardian was not provided written notification of the programs expulsion policy. (Section 9, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider reported that the facility does not have a written expulsion policy. Technical assistance: A copy of the current discipline and expulsion policies must be available to parents/guardians and the licensing authority to review.
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed peeling paint along the baseboard of the classroom. Technical assistance was provided in that all walls must be in good repair and free of peeling paint.
During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [provider reported that fire drills are not conducted during afterschool hours. ]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider reported that the aftercare program has not conducted any fire drill. Technical Assistance was given that fire drill must be conducted with children each year.
Correction status
Due by September 15, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
Official code
22-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. (Section 14.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider reported that the aftercare program has not conducted any emergency preparedness drill. Technical Assistance was given that emergency preparedness drills (lockdown & inclement weather) must be conducted with children each year.
Correction status
Due by September 15, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
Official code
22-14
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider reported that the three staff members has not met the SR training requirement. C.U. DCF training transcript was observe and the SR training had not been met. Technical assistance was given for all staff to complete the SR training requirements within 90 days of hire and/or caring for children alone.
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Training [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not maintain any staff files for review. No evidence that staff completed the fire extinguisher training. Technical assistance was provided regarding document for staff files.
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The programs first aid kit was missing the following items:[Band-aid, gloves, thermometer, tape, a bottle of water, soap & hand sanitizer, pre-moistened wipes. ] 1.Soap and hand sanitizer 2.Band -aids Or equivalent 3.Disposable non-porous gloves 4.Cotton balls Or applicators 5.Sterile gauze pads and rolls 6.Adhesive tape 7.Thermometer 8.Tweezers 9.Pre-moistened wipes 10.Scissors 11.A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures (Section 13.5) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit was missing most of the required items noted above. Technical assistance was given to ensure that the facility maintains a fully stocked first aid kit at all times.
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - First Aid Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
Official code
29-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Enrollment information for a child was incomplete in that the record was missing [The children's only consisted of an enrollment application. ]. (Section 19.2, numbers 1 and 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider only had children's enrollment application on file. There were no additional items maintained for the children in the school age program. Technical assistance was provided regarding document for children's files.
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
Official code
36-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not maintain any staff files for review. Technical assistance was provided regarding document for staff files.
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
Official code
37-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not maintain any staff files for review. No Child Abuse Reporting documents observed. Technical assistance was provided regarding document for staff files.
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
Official code
37-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of completed Background Screening and personnel file requirements was not on file for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not maintain any staff files for review. Level 2 Background Screening and Attestation of Good Moral Character missing. Technical assistance was provided regarding document for staff files. The Chosen Academy Incorporated E15PB0082 / 671 N Haverhill Rd FL 33415 School Readiness 09/04/2025 Page 6 of 8
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
Official code
38-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed that the provider does not maintain proper staff file. There is no evidence of valid level 2 background screening. Technical Assistance was given as to staff files.
Correction status
Due by September 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
Official code
38-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Verification of a five year employment history was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed that the provider does not maintain proper staff file. There is no evidence of employment history verification. Technical Assistance was given as to staff files.
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
Official code
38-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the daily sign in & out records were observed. It was observed that several children were either signed in, but not signed out or signed out of the facility but not signed into care. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 39 - Daily Attendance (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 44)
Supervision of children in the [0] group was inadequate in that [0]. (Section 5, numbers 1 - 16) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
In adequate supervision was observed by the inspector. Upon arrival, the Inspector waited for about four (4 ) minutes. Access to the facility was given to the inspector by a Child. Who had led the inspector to the classroom where the teachers were. The Teachers were unaware of the Child not in his classroom, and that the child had open the door and give the inspector access to the facility.
The program facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection the provider did not have the proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority.
Correction status
Due by June 16, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
Official code
22-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [0]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Report comments
The program did not have documentation of staff's completion of required training on file.
Correction status
Due by June 16, 2025
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The program did not have at least one staff member with current and valid infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The program did not have at least one staff member with current and valid infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation.
Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
There was no level 2 background screening on file for the staff in care, at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2025
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
Official code
38-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
No attendance register was present at the time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Due by June 16, 2025
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 39 - Daily Attendance (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 44)
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 describe the current process for tracking children's arrival and departure times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted instances where attendance records did not consistently reflect the arrival and departure times of children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 identified that some required background screening and employment history records were missing for staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and maintain staff personnel files to ensure all required certifications and forms are up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that maintaining complete personnel and background screening files has been a recurring topic in recent reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the current schedule and procedures for conducting fire and emergency preparedness drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2025 indicate that the center needed to improve its documentation and frequency of fire and emergency preparedness drills.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to ensuring all staff members are fully trained in health and safety requirements, such as CPR and fire extinguisher use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection records from 2025 show that documentation of required staff training and certifications was not always available for review.