Understanding the inspection history of any childcare facility is crucial for parents and guardians. At Palmetto Learning Academy, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and transparency. This document provides a detailed overview of our inspection history, reflecting our dedication to providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for all children in our care.
Palmetto Learning Academy’s Commitment to Compliance
Palmetto Learning Academy undergoes regular inspections to ensure we meet and exceed all regulatory requirements for childcare facilities. These inspections are conducted by licensing specialists and include annual reviews and complaint-based investigations. Our goal is not just to meet the minimum requirements, but to continuously improve our practices and create the best possible learning environment for every child.
Below is a chronological record of our inspection history. Each entry includes the date of the inspection, the type of inspection, and a summary of any findings. For detailed information, you can access the full reports linked below.
Detailed Inspection Records
November 12, 2024 – Complaint Inspection
- Type: Complaint-based inspection
- Status: 1 Alert | 1 Resolved
- Deficiency: Discipline and Behavior Management – High Severity Level
- Resolution: Resolved On Site
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October 17, 2024 – Annual Review
- Type: Annual Review Inspection
- Status: No deficiencies reported in this routine annual review.
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August 20, 2024 – Complaint Inspection
- Type: Complaint-based inspection
- Status: 1 Alert | 1 Resolved
- Deficiency: Discipline and Behavior Management – High Severity Level
- Resolution: Resolved On Site
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April 23, 2024 – Complaint Inspection
- Type: Complaint-based inspection
- Status: No alerts or deficiencies reported.
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March 13, 2024 – Complaint Inspection
- Type: Complaint-based inspection
- Status: 2 Alerts | 2 Resolved
- Deficiency 1: Center Definitions – High Severity Level
- Deficiency 2: Reporting of Incidents – High Severity Level
- Resolution: Resolved On Site for both deficiencies
- Date Resolved: March 13, 2024
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February 27, 2024 – Complaint Inspection
- Type: Complaint-based inspection
- Status: 4 Alerts | 4 Resolved
- Deficiency 1: Staff Requirements – High Severity Level
- Deficiency 2: Direct Supervision – High Severity Level
- Deficiency 3: Discipline and Behavior Management – High Severity Level
- Deficiency 4: Sleeping – High Severity Level
- Resolution: Resolved On Site for all deficiencies
- Date Resolved: February 27, 2024
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Understanding Deficiency Severity Levels at Palmetto Learning Academy
It’s important to understand the severity levels associated with any deficiencies found during inspections. These levels are categorized to reflect the potential impact on children’s health and safety:
- High Severity: These are the most serious violations of childcare regulations and indicate potential risks to the health and safety of children. Palmetto Learning Academy takes high severity deficiencies extremely seriously and addresses them immediately.
- Medium Severity: These are significant violations that could negatively impact the health and safety of children. We understand the importance of resolving medium severity deficiencies promptly and effectively.
- Low Severity: These violations are less likely to directly impact health and safety but still indicate non-compliance with regulations. Palmetto Learning Academy is committed to addressing all levels of deficiencies to ensure full compliance.
In all instances noted above, deficiencies at Palmetto Learning Academy were marked as “Resolved On Site,” indicating that the issues were addressed and corrected during the inspection itself by our dedicated staff and in cooperation with the Licensing Specialist.
Frequency of Inspections and Regulatory Context
Childcare centers like Palmetto Learning Academy are typically subject to annual unannounced inspections, as well as inspections in response to complaints. Regulations may change, and it’s worth noting that legislative changes in 2014 altered the frequency of unannounced visits for various types of childcare facilities. This information is provided for context and to help you understand the broader regulatory environment in which Palmetto Learning Academy operates.
Palmetto Learning Academy: Transparency and Further Information
Palmetto Learning Academy believes in open communication and transparency. We encourage parents to review our inspection history and contact us or the regional licensing office if you have any questions or require further clarification on any of the reports. Our commitment is to provide a safe, enriching, and fully compliant learning environment for every child entrusted to our care. We view these inspections as valuable tools for continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards at Palmetto Learning Academy.
