The home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, A Health Requirements [SR]
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At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Operator only had her personal cell phone for the Family Day Care Home, no landline was available. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that home a phone line designated for the home.
Correction status
Due by June 27, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, Rand4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
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At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Household Member did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character on files. Technical assistance was provided that Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers.
The operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
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At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Substitute did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Technical assistance was provided that CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
The home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current certification in pediatric CPR procedures and/or first aid training. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have a pediatric CPR card. The operator failed to include infant and child in her CPR and first aid. Substitutes and operators must have these requirements. Please complete a course that has this.
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2026
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
Official code
07-05
Medium concern: Staff training
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The home did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of employment in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
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At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have fire extinguisher training. Technical assistance was provided that All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2026
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
Official code
07-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Indoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, the home failed to complete the facilitys daily indoorchecklist inspection. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
Official code
13-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Outdoor play areas and equipment were not inspected prior to usage for basic health and safety and/or problems noted were not corrected before used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A and7.6, N (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, the home failed to complete the facilitys daily outdoor checklist inspection. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-21
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, A (Section 2.4.B.2 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Operator only had her personal cell phone for the Family Day Care Home, no landline was available. Technical assistance was provided a operable corded telephone is available during hours of operation. At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the home had an operable smoke detector(s). The fire extinguisher was last tagged in April 2026. •
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have exposure plan/bloodborne pathogen training on files. Technical assistance was provided that personnel are required to be educated on the homes exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the homes annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review.
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Communicable Disease Control
The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the fencing on the playground only measures 46 inches in the back corner close to the neighbors house. Also, the gate only measures 46 1/2 inches. TA was provided that the fencing must measure at least 48 inches all around the playground. The gate will need to be raised up with no more than a 3 1/2-inch gap on the side or on the bottom and the dirt will need to be cleared away at the bottom of the fencing. This must be completed by the due date.
Correction status
Due by November 27, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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During the homes licensure year, the operator failed to conduct a minimum of one drill for each procedure outlined in the emergency preparedness plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, the provider had not conducted the required lock down drill for the 24-25 licensure year. The provider did a lock down drill with the licensing specialist during the inspection. Fire drills had been conducted monthly, and the last fire drill was conducted on 9/16/25. The weather drill was conducted on 1/14/25.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [only one of the children enrolled had completed the required Influenza form required to be signed in September.]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, only one of the children enrolled had completed the required Influenza form required to be signed in September. TA was provided that the influenza is required to be signed by the parents in the month of August or September.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
Official code
33-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [only one of the children enrolled had the reqruied Distracted Driver form completed by the parents for the month of September].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the children's files and only one of the children enrolled had the required Distracted Driver form completed by the parents for the month of September. TA was provided that the distracted driver is required to be signed by the parents in the month of April and September. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, there was a diaper and a piece of glass in the children's playground. The provider removed the diaper and glass from the playground therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A, B and D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, there was a 7-month-old child with blankets and toys in the pack n play. The provider removed the toys and blankets from the pack n play therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The bedding available for children in care was not sanitary. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, the pack n play had numerous stains on the mat. The provider will need to clean or replace the mat in the pack and play before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
Official code
16-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The family day care home did not have an operable smoke detector. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, the smoke detector was not working. The provider replaced the battery, and the smoke detector worked therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. TA: The provider will need to mount the smoke detector to the wall before the next inspection. At the time of the inspection, the fire extinguisher was certified and tagged November 2024.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, the fire extinguisher expired April 31, 2024. The provider will need to get the tagged and certified before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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At the time of the inspection, the provider did not conduct a fire drill for May, July and August, September 2024. A fire drill was conducted with the provider therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Indoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B
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At the time of the inspection, there was a hole in the wall in the play area. TA: The provider will need repair the hole with putty before the due date on the inspection.
The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E
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At the time of the inspection, there were two electrical outlets with no covers on it. The provider placed two covers on the electrical outlets, therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, there were three children not signed in for 4/26/23 and two children not signed out 4/25/23. There was one child not signed out on 4/24/23. TA: The provider will need to sign the children in and out on a daily basis. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated that they have six children in care and all their files were checked. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
Official code
33-06
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff and household members have their required background screening documentation completed and up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that certain required background screening forms for personnel were not on file. Asking about current processes helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with these important staffing requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for maintaining a dedicated, operable landline phone for the home during all hours of operation?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that a dedicated landline was not available at that time. This question helps clarify how the provider ensures reliable communication access for the home.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for inspecting indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a pattern of findings regarding the completion and documentation of daily safety checks for play areas. Understanding the current daily inspection routine helps parents feel confident about the environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are trained in pediatric CPR and first aid, and how is this documentation tracked?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that documentation for pediatric CPR and first aid training was not available for the operator. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staff health and safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that fire extinguishers are regularly inspected and that staff are trained in their proper use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from April 2026 noted that documentation for fire extinguisher training was not available for staff. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the facility prepares for emergency readiness.