Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency to account for all children. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D and 7.22, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
The staff did not bring the attendance or emergency contact information with them during drill. The owner came into compliance when we informed her of the procedures for fire drills.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
The operator did not have a current fire safety inspection and/ or documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Non-Compliance Description: During the routing inspection the provider did not have copy of the fire inspection report on site. The provider stated that it was completed call the Fire Safety deportment and is waiting for the report to be sent to her email Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority.
Correction status
Due by March 8, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring staff have all necessary attendance and contact information during emergency drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from February 2026 noted that staff did not have the required attendance and emergency contact information during a drill. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures this information is always accessible during emergencies.
Context
The report notes that the owner addressed this immediately during the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How do you keep track of your annual fire safety inspection documentation to ensure it is always available on-site?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2025 indicated that a copy of the fire safety inspection was not on-site at that time. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for maintaining required safety records.
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Finding-specific
Since emergency readiness is a priority, what steps do you take to ensure all staff members are consistently prepared for different types of drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that equipment and emergency readiness topics appeared in more than one report between 2025 and 2026. Discussing this helps parents understand the center's ongoing commitment to safety preparedness.
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General question
How do you communicate with families about the types of emergency drills the children participate in throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center keeps families informed about safety routines helps parents feel more connected to the daily care and security of their children.
General question
What is your process for training new staff members on your specific safety and emergency protocols?
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Why ask this
Learning about staff training procedures provides insight into how the center maintains consistent safety standards across the entire team.