Indoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a piece of the wooden baseboard on the corner of the doorway leading outside is detaching from the wall. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook:B. All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the licensing Specialist observed a paint bucket in the outdoor play area. There is a walkway on the side of the outdoor play area that is not fenced off from the area the children play in, in this walkway there household tools and paint supplies accessible. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards."
Correction status
Due by March 12, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
Official code
10-01
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]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 12-2025, the smoke detector was non-operational, the corded phone was non-operational. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate."
Correction status
Due by March 12, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-02
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
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 12-2025, the smoke detector was operational, the corded phone was non-operational. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "A. The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone."
Correction status
Due by March 12, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed napping linens and bibs for feeding stored in the diaper changing cabinet, leaving them accessible to cross-contamination. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator relocating the linens and bibs to a sanitary location. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "B. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table."
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized
Official code
23-04
Higher concern: Medication
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A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [desitin, diaper rash cream, shampoo, cologne ], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, A and L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 tubes of Desitin, 1 tube of diaper rash cream, baby cologne, and shampoo in the diaper changing table cabinet with no written authorization from the custodial parent/guardian. During the time of the inspection this was removed by the Operator removing the desitin, diaper rash cream, shampoo, and cologne from the diaper changing table, they will be sent home with children today. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "A. The operator must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to dispense prescription a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Medication
Official code
29-01
Higher concern: Medication
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Medication which had expired or was no longer being administered was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 tube of Desitin with an expiration date of 8-30-24. During the time of the inspection, the was resolved by the Operator removing the cream to send home. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "I. Medication which has expired or is no longer being administered shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled in care at the home."
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
How do you ensure that outdoor play areas remain clear of any tools or materials that could be hazardous to children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an official inspection in 2025 noted that certain household tools and supplies were accessible in an outdoor area. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for play.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all medications brought to the center have current authorization and are within their expiration dates?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 identified instances where items were present without proper authorization or had passed their expiration date. This question helps parents understand how the center manages health-related items and documentation.
Context
The issues identified during that inspection were addressed at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for checking that all emergency equipment, such as smoke detectors and telephones, remains in good working order?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that equipment readiness has been a topic of discussion in more than one report. Asking about regular maintenance routines helps parents understand how the center ensures essential safety tools are always functional.
Context
A later inspection in March 2026 did not note these specific concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance of indoor play areas to ensure that fixtures and surfaces remain in good repair?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2026 inspection noted a repair need regarding a baseboard in an indoor play area. This question allows parents to learn about the center's approach to ongoing facility upkeep.
Context
The correction for this finding was due by March 27, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that diapering supplies are organized in a way that keeps them separate from other personal items?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 noted that items unrelated to diapering were stored in the changing area. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center maintains sanitary standards for infant care.
Context
The item was relocated at the time of the inspection.