inspection — Annual Inspection1 citation

March 3, 2026

HEARTFELT DAYCARE LLC

What Happened

Annual random inspection of multi-age facility serving 29 children (4 infants, 7 toddlers, 12 preschool, 6 school-age) with 8 staff across four classrooms. Facility operating in compliance. B citation issued for failure to complete water lead testing.

Observations

  • 29 children in care: 4 infants, 7 toddlers, 12 preschool, 6 school-age
  • Eight staff providing care and supervision
  • Four classrooms operating 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Adequate teacher-child ratio observed in each classroom
  • Safe sleep logs completed every 15 minutes for infants
  • LIC 9227 completed by parents when rolling developmental milestone met
  • Changing tables with water sink arm distance reach available
  • Individual storage for children's belongings
  • Filtered water via black water dispenser in each classroom
  • Children can bring own water bottles from home
  • Purified drinking water bottles available for outdoor play
  • Lead testing NOT completed - facility states no water used for food prep and children don't drink facility water
  • Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors operational
  • Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in green, last serviced 09/05/2025
  • Emergency drills every 6 months, last 1/13/2026
  • Food allergies noted and posted in kitchen and classrooms (currently no children with allergies)
  • Pediatric CPR/First Aid staff present (exp. 2/02/2028)

Inspector Focus

Fire SafetyLead TestingStaff RecordsChild RecordsPhysical PlantFood ServiceSupervision/RatiosEmergency PreparednessMedication Management

Citations Issued

Type B1597.16(a)(1)
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