Dilworth Child Development Center

Licensing inspections

• Jan 7, 20265 citations

  • Citation

    • “A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Space 3 took children on a walk through the neighborhood. There was no information regarding the activity posted in the classroom and given to parents prior to the activity.”

      Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2026

  • Citation

    • “Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them. Teachers from Space 3 did not take a list of children participating in the off-premise activity with them on the walk in the neighborhood.”

      Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2026

  • Citation

    • “A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medication was stored behind lock and key.”

      Violation corrected during visit

  • Citation

    • “Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate attendance was not maintained in Spaces 1,2,3,4,6 and 7 for children who were spending partial time in those spaces as they prepared to transition to the new classroom beginning next week.”

      Violation corrected during visit

  • Citation

    • “A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One (1) child did not have a completed off-premise permission form on file. The form on file did not indicate "yes" for off-premise permission. Nothing was circled on the form.”

      Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2026

• Sep 17, 20251 citation

  • Citation

    • “Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. The closet in Space 2 did not lock. Diapers stored in plastic bags as well as plastic shopping bags were stored on the floor accessible to children.”

      Violation corrected during visit

• Jan 16, 20254 citations

  • Citation

    • “Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. A slat on the fence surrounding the preschool playground was loose and pushed to the side creating an opening between 3 1/2 and 9 inches.”

      Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2025

  • Citation

    • “Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets in unlicensed space next to the kitchen where uncovered. A child was observed working indepently with a teacher in the space.”

      Violation corrected during visit

  • Citation

    • “All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A closet with hazardous cleaning products was observed unlocked in unlicensed space nxt to the kitchen where a child was observed working independently with a teacher.”

      Violation corrected during visit

  • Citation

    • “The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. Two (2) children’s medical action plans were not completed fully. The emergency contact information on the back of the forms was not completed on plans in Spaces 3 and 5.”

      Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2025

• Jul 30, 20241 citation

  • Citation

    • “Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child's medication permission expired 6/12/24.”

      Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/7/2024

• May 21, 20242 citations

  • Citation

    • “All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The laundry closet door located in the hallway was unlocked. and the water heater was located inside.”

      Violation corrected during visit

  • Citation

    • “The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. Two (2) individuals were listed on the EMC and both were not onsite.”

      Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/29/2024

• Jan 23, 20244 citations

  • Citation

    • “A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medication was stored behind lock and key in Space 6.”

      Violation corrected during visit

  • Citation

    • “All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. An employee hired 7/17/23 did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment.”

      Violation corrected during visit

  • Citation

    • “Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's emergency medical care information was not updated annually. The date on the application was 8/2022.”

      Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/25/2024

  • Citation

    • “Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled 12/1/21 had a medical exam on file dated 2/17/22.”

      Violation corrected during visit

• Sep 28, 20231 citation

  • Citation

    • “Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. During staff interviews it was determined that a teacher’s tone is often loud and harsh when getting children’s attention to redirect behaviors.”

      Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2023