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Play Grow And Learn Family Day Care

1507 16th Ave N, Lake Worth, FL 33460

License:
L15PB0026
Type:
Large Family Child Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
April 30, 2027

Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.

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Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionApril 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for Play Grow And Learn Family Day Care from March 13, 2023 through April 17, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 8, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

26 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

12 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33460

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.39

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The provider failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a substitute worked in the home.
Report comments
1-6 Provider failed to have written documentation for number of hours substitute works in home. (D.P. & D.I.) At the time of this inspection there was no documentation of hours substitutes work in home on file. TA: Advised provider that written documentation for number of hours worked in home should be in all staff files excluding owner.
Correction status
Due by April 22, 2026
More details
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Operator/Occupant/Advertising 65C-20.013(1)(c), 65C-20.009(2)(a) and 65C-20.009(3)(c), F.A.C. &
Official code
01-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operator failed to report changes regarding new employee within five (5) working days. (Section 2.1, number 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
2-7 The provider failed to report to the DOH that old employee is no longer there and that they have a new employee. Provider has a potential employee partial information has been submitted to the department still pending information before employee can be approved. TA: Advised provider that they must notify the Health Department when staff does not work there anymore and when new staff is hired.
Correction status
Due by April 22, 2026
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Written Plan for Substitute rule 65C-20.009(2)(b), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.009(2)(b), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
Official code
02-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The Local Criminal Background Check was not on file.
Report comments
3-2 The background screening check was not on file for the following (D.G. employee, A.M. household member) At the time of this inspection there was no background screening for the following D.G. & A.M. TA: Advised provider that background screening must be current and in files for all staff and household members.
Correction status
Due by April 8, 2026
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An annual Attestation of Good Moral Character stating that the individual had not been convicted of specific crimes was not on file.
Report comments
3-7 No attestation of good moral character for (D.P.) was on file at the time of this inspection. At the time of this inspection there was no Attestation of Good Moral Character for substitute (D.P.) TA: Advised provider that all staff must have Attestation of Good Moral Character signed and notarized in files.
Correction status
Due by April 8, 2026
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An unscreened individual was left alone to supervise children in care. (Section 18.4) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
3-9 An unscreened individual was left alone to supervise children in care. (D.G.) At the time I arrived at home employee (D.G.) was the only one there with 3 children the substitute (D.P.) came shortly after I arrived and removed employee (D.G.) TA: Advised provider that all staff are required to have background screening done and in files prior to being left with children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-09
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operator and/or substitute did not sign a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. (Section 18.3, number 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
3-12 Provider did not have substitute (D.P.) Child Abuse and Neglect form on file. At the time of this inspection no Child Abuse and Neglect form in file for substitute (D.P.) TA: Advised provider at all staff should have the Child Abuse and Neglect form on file for inspectors to review.
Correction status
Due by April 21, 2026
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups were not labeled with the childs first and last name or another system of identification. (Section 16.4, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
14-4 There was no labels on any of the childrens bottles showing whose bottle is whos. At the time of this inspection observed no bottles were labeled with childrens names on them. TA: Advised provider that all childrens bottles must be labeled with their names on them.
Correction status
Due by April 21, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Drinking Water and Single Service Disposables rule 65C-20.010(1)(p)(q), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(p)(q), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 16 Food and Nutrition, Pages
Official code
14-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The surface of the diaper changing area was not impermeable. (Section 11.3, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
23-1 The diaper changing table was not impermeable surface due to tears in surface. At the time of this inspection observed tears in the diaper changing table surface. TA: Advised provider that it is unacceptable to have holes or tears in the surface of the diaper changing table.
Correction status
Due by April 22, 2026
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized rule 65C-20.010(2)(g), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(2)(g), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 11.3 Diapering, Page 23)
Official code
23-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operator failed to conduct emergency preparedness drills. (Section 13.3, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
27-8 Provider did not have any written proof of an emergency drills done at the time of this inspection. TA: Advised provider that 1 emergency drill must be conducted per year.
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2026
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-20.010(3)(b)4 through 7 and rule 65C-20.010, F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(3)(b)4 through 7 and rule 65C-20.0 (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
Official code
27-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Neither DH Form 680, Certification of Immunization, nor DH Form 681, Religious Exemption from Immunization, was on file for the child(ren). (Section 18.2, number 2) Health Records [SR]
Report comments
31-1 At the time of this inspection there was no immunizations on file for E.B., R.R. and S.O. children on file. TA: Advised provider that all children must have updated current immunizations in each childs file.
Correction status
Due by April 21, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records rule 65C-20.011(1)(a) rule 65C-20.011(1)(a) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
Official code
31-01
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operator had no written plan to provide at least one substitute, minimally 18 years old, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. (Section 2.1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Health Department has not received a written plan for staff V.M. who was working in the home.
Correction status
Due by February 25, 2026
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Written Plan for Substitute rule 65C-20.009(2)(b), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.009(2)(b), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
Official code
02-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The large family child care home did not have an operable corded telephone or the only phone available was portable or cellular. (Section 13.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
17-02: At the time of the next inspection, it will be verified if the child care home has an operable landline.
Correction status
Due by February 25, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Corded Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire
Official code
17-02
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operator had no written plan to provide at least one substitute, minimally 18 years old, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. (Section 2.1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Staff D.C. is no longer working at the home, but the Health Department has not received a written plan for staff V.M. who was working in the home while the reinspection was being conducted.
Correction status
Due by January 22, 2026
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Written Plan for Substitute rule 65C-20.009(2)(b), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.009(2)(b), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
Official code
02-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A FDLE/FBI clearance letter was not on file. (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Staff D.C. is no longer working at the home, but no Level 2 background screening was seen for staff V.M. who was working in the home while the reinspection was being conducted.
Correction status
Due by December 30, 2025
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An annual Attestation of Good Moral Character stating that the individual had not been convicted of specific crimes was not on file.
Report comments
Staff D.C is no longer working at the home, but no Good Moral Character document seen for staff V.M. who was working in the home while the reinspection was being conducted.
Correction status
Due by January 5, 2026
More details
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operator and/or substitute did not sign a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. (Section 18.3, number 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, a signed copy of Child Abuse and Neglect for staff V.M was not presented to the Environmental Specialist II.
Correction status
Due by January 22, 2026
More details
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-12
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. (Section 18.4, number 2) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the employment history check for staff V.M was not on file/presented to Environmental Specialist II.
Correction status
Due by January 22, 2026
More details
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-13
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A five-year employment history verification was not completed and on file for personnel prior to hire. (Section 18.4, number 2) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the five-year employment history verification for staff V.M was not on file/presented to Environmental Specialist II.
Correction status
Due by January 22, 2026
More details
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The large family child care home did not have an operable corded telephone or the only phone available was portable or cellular. (Section 13.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The number listed for the corded telephone, (561) 914-7482 was not functional at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Due by January 22, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Corded Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire
Official code
17-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was no staff person in addition to the operator on the premises while operating as a large family child care home.
Inspector notes
At the beginning of the inspection, there were observed staff A.N with 7 children in care. Five of these children were between the ages of 1 and 2 years old, one was 4 years old, and the other was 2 years old. While there, staff V.M eventually came and begun supervising children along with staff A.N. Per their words, staff V.M was on a break.
Correction status
Due by January 5, 2026
More details
Report section
LICENSED FAMILY - 37 - Employee and Substitute Requirements rule 65C-20.013(2)(a)(e), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.013(2)(a)(e), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page
Official code
37-01
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operator had no written plan to provide at least one substitute, minimally 18 years old, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. (Section 2.1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The Health Department is not in receipt of a written plan for Darilys C.
Correction status
Due by November 6, 2025
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Written Plan for Substitute rule 65C-20.009(2)(b), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.009(2)(b), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
Official code
02-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A FDLE/FBI clearance letter was not on file. (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Background screening was not completed for the staff to work at the Family Child Care Home.
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2025
More details
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An annual Attestation of Good Moral Character stating that the individual had not been convicted of specific crimes was not on file.
Report comments
A signed document of the annual attestation of Good Moral Character was not on file for staff, Darilys C.
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2025
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operator and/or substitute did not sign a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. (Section 18.3, number 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Staff, Darilys C. did not have a signed Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form.
Correction status
Due by November 6, 2025
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
Official code
03-12
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The employee did not complete the 30 clock-hour Family Child Care Home training requirement.
Report comments
Staff, Darilys C., was working in the Family Child Care Home without 30-hour Family Child Care Home training requirement.
Correction status
Due by November 6, 2025
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Staff Training rule 65C-20.009(1)(a), 65C-20.009(3)(d) and (e) and (4), 65C-20.013(5) and (6), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.009(1)(a), 65C-20.009(3)(d) and (e) an (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35)
Official code
04-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The large family child care home did not have an operable corded telephone or the only phone available was portable or cellular. (Section 13.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The number listed for the corded telephone, (561) 914-7482 was not functional at the time of the inspection. The Environmental Specialist II had to get in contact with staff on cellphone, (561) 667-6828.
Correction status
Due by November 6, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Corded Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire
Official code
17-02
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of in-service training for the operator and/or employee(s) was not recorded on CF-FSP 5268A, In-Service Training Record. (Section 17.6, numbers 5 and 6) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
4-15 Documentation of 10-hour in-service training was not in file at the time of this inspection. For employee A.N. and substitutes D.I. and D.M. Provider emailed me proof on 4/21/25
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Staff Training rule 65C-20.009(1)(a), 65C-20.009(3)(d) and (e) and (4), 65C-20.013(5) and (6), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.009(1)(a), 65C-20.009(3)(d) and (e) an (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35)
Official code
04-15
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The large family child care home did not have an operable corded telephone or the only phone available was portable or cellular. (Section 13.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
17-2 Observed no corded land line at the time of this inspection. TA: advised staff they must have a corded land line in home.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Corded Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire
Official code
17-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040, or equivalent, was not available for the child(ren). (Section 18.2, number 1) Health Records [SR]
Inspector notes
31-1 Observed child S.T. had no physical on file at the time of this inspection. TA: Advised staff that physical must be in each child's file.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Student Health and Records rule 65C-20.011(1)(b)(c), F.A.C. and s.
Official code
32-01
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operator did not have documentation of current immunization records for the pet observed. Immunizations are available for this type of animal. Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
No current immunization on file for pet in the house
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2024
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Animal Immunizations rule 65C-20.010(1)(a), F.A.C.
Official code
06-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The large family child care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Fire extinguisher last serviced 2/23
Correction status
Due by April 5, 2024
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Corded Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C.
Official code
17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The parents of children enrolled were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. Health Records [SR]
Report comments
Students with out dated influenza form: M.M. 8/22 E. C. 2/23 C. R. 10/22
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2024
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Student Health and Records rule 65C-20.011(1)(b)(c), F.A.C. and s.
Official code
32-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operator did not have an annual inspection for Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Child Care completed.
Report comments
Last fire inspection conducted on 2/23
Correction status
Due by April 5, 2024
More details
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LICENSED FAMILY - 45 - Fire Safety rule 65C-20.013(11)(a), F.A.C.
Official code
45-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
An up-to-date and age-appropriate immunization record was missing for the child(ren). Health Records [SR]
Report comments
Reviewed 4 children files who had expired immunization records. Technical Assistance: Ensure all children files are up to date.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records rule 65C-20.011(1)(a)
Official code
31-02

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

What is the current process for ensuring all staff and substitutes have their required background screening and reporting forms on file before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicate that some required staff documentation, such as Child Abuse and Neglect reporting forms, were not on file. This question helps clarify how the center maintains complete and up-to-date records for all personnel.
Context
The inspection report notes that this was a corrective item with a due date of 4/21/2026.
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Finding-specific

Can you walk me through your procedures for supervising children and ensuring that only screened individuals are left alone with them?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted an instance where an unscreened individual was left to supervise children. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center ensures that only authorized staff are responsible for the children.
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Finding-specific

How do you track and maintain documentation for required annual training and background screenings for all staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a pattern of concerns regarding background screening and training documentation over the past several reports. This question allows the director to explain the systems currently in place to keep these records organized and compliant.
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Finding-specific

What is your current schedule for conducting and documenting emergency preparedness drills?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from recent inspections indicate that there have been challenges with maintaining written proof of emergency drills and equipment readiness. This question helps parents understand how the center prepares for emergencies and tracks its compliance with safety requirements.
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Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all children's health records, such as immunization forms and physicals, are kept current and complete?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Inspection reports have noted instances where required health records for children were missing or outdated. This question helps parents understand the center's process for managing essential health documentation for all enrolled children.
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