The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The Department received the final draft of the Annual Fire Inspection; there is total 6 non-serious violations. The corrective action date shows 6/30/2026.
Correction status
Due by July 6, 2026
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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
22-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child records or copies of records, including enrollment information, were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.2, numbers 1 and 2) Record Keeping [SR]
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(MH) immunization record expired 1/15/2026. According to Data processor, the child will receive a current immunization form next week.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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The program facility did not have an approved annual fire inspection. The school secretary presented The Department Counselor with a Draft of the Inspection report. The report has 10 serious life safety citations and 50 non serious citations.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2026
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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
22-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child records or copies of records, including enrollment information, were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.2, numbers 1 and 2) Record Keeping [SR]
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(MH) immunization record expired 1/15/2026
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
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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
36-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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A signed statement from the custodial parents or legal guardian attesting the program had provided their written discipline policy was not on file for child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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The discipline policy form was signed by parent however the date was missing for 3 students.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
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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
36-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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3 students parent signed the influenza brochure form however there was no dates on the form.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
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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
36-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed the sign in out sheet. The Departure time is missing for the following students. AE : 4/22/2026 LG: 4/17/2026 CH : 4/20/2026 ENFORCEMENT
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Due by April 30, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 39 - Daily Attendance (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 44)
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
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There was a dual water fountain/hand-washing sink. The sign said the sink was for handwashing only but the department noticed a child drinking from the fountain. TA: Per the DCF manual, one of the functions must be rendered useless for this to be in compliance
All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
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Lighting in the room was insufficient. At the Orange Table there were 14.1 foot-candles of light. At the yellow table there were 36.6 foot-candles.
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
Official code
14-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The program facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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Candy wrappers, pretzel bags and other trash was found in the playground area. TA: Playground is to be kept free of debris
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 16 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Page 25)
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 ensuring that daily attendance records are complete and accurate for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection noted that some arrival and departure times were missing from attendance logs. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these records are maintained consistently.
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Finding-specific
How does the center stay up to date with annual fire safety inspections and ensure all requirements are met?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2026 show repeated findings regarding the status of the annual fire safety inspection. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to keep the facility in compliance with local fire authority requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to keep the outdoor play areas clear of debris and potential hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2025 noted the presence of litter in the outdoor play area. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the center keeps the playground environment clean and suitable for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to ensuring that all classrooms have adequate lighting for reading and other close-up activities?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from May 2025 indicated that lighting levels in certain work areas were below the recommended standards. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a comfortable and well-lit learning environment.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track the expiration dates for children's immunization records and other required enrollment documents?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2026 indicate that some child records, including immunization forms, were not fully maintained or available during inspections. This question helps parents understand the administrative practices used to keep important health and enrollment files current.