Collin Allen Child Development Center

103 W Second St, Mount Vernon, NY 10550License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

22 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 12, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Collin Allen Child Development Center
License number
40501
Location
103 W Second St, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 25.0/100
Inspection record
22 inspections, last inspected January 12, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor25.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by QUALITYstarsNY, the state quality rating and improvement system.

130

Total Violations

Jan 12, 2026

Last Inspection

65

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (130)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(g)Sep 9, 2025

Toxic paints or finishes must not be used on room surfaces, furniture or any other equipment, materials or furnishings which may be used by children or are within their reach.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Sep 9, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Sep 9, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Sep 9, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(g)Sep 9, 2025

Toxic paints or finishes must not be used on room surfaces, furniture or any other equipment, materials or furnishings which may be used by children or are within their reach.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Sep 9, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Sep 9, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(g)Sep 9, 2025

Toxic paints or finishes must not be used on room surfaces, furniture or any other equipment, materials or furnishings which may be used by children or are within their reach.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Sep 9, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Sep 9, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Sep 9, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(g)Sep 9, 2025

Toxic paints or finishes must not be used on room surfaces, furniture or any other equipment, materials or furnishings which may be used by children or are within their reach.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Sep 9, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(g)Sep 9, 2025

Toxic paints or finishes must not be used on room surfaces, furniture or any other equipment, materials or furnishings which may be used by children or are within their reach.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Sep 9, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Feb 20, 2025

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 20, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Feb 20, 2025

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 20, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Feb 20, 2025

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 20, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Feb 20, 2025

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 20, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Feb 20, 2025

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 20, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 17, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 17, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 17, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 17, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 17, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Sep 14, 2023

The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(y)Sep 14, 2023

The program must develop a plan for introducing age appropriate solid foods in consultation with the parent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Sep 14, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ai)Sep 14, 2023

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Sep 14, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Sep 14, 2023

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Sep 14, 2023

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Sep 14, 2023

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Sep 14, 2023

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Sep 14, 2023

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Sep 14, 2023

The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(y)Sep 14, 2023

The program must develop a plan for introducing age appropriate solid foods in consultation with the parent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Sep 14, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ai)Sep 14, 2023

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Sep 14, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Sep 14, 2023

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Sep 14, 2023

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Sep 14, 2023

The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(y)Sep 14, 2023

The program must develop a plan for introducing age appropriate solid foods in consultation with the parent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Sep 14, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ai)Sep 14, 2023

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Sep 14, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Sep 14, 2023

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Sep 14, 2023

The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(y)Sep 14, 2023

The program must develop a plan for introducing age appropriate solid foods in consultation with the parent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Sep 14, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ai)Sep 14, 2023

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Sep 14, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Sep 14, 2023

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Sep 14, 2023

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Sep 14, 2023

The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(y)Sep 14, 2023

The program must develop a plan for introducing age appropriate solid foods in consultation with the parent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Sep 14, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ai)Sep 14, 2023

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Sep 14, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)Jun 26, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)Jun 26, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 26, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)Jun 26, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 26, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)Jun 26, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)Jun 26, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 26, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)Jun 26, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)Jun 26, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)Jun 26, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 26, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)Jun 26, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 26, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)Jun 26, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)May 11, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)May 11, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(26)May 11, 2023

Each child day care center must be staffed to perform administrative/fiscal management functions and, during all hours of operation, program supervision functions, including developing, directing and supervising daily activity programs for children. These functions may be performed by one individual or may be shared in any combination between two or more individuals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)May 11, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(6)May 11, 2023

When preschool children ages three years to five years are cared for in one group throughout the day, the teacher to child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the age of the majority of children must be followed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(g)May 11, 2023

Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 11, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 11, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 11, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 11, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(g)May 11, 2023

Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(6)May 11, 2023

When preschool children ages three years to five years are cared for in one group throughout the day, the teacher to child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the age of the majority of children must be followed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)May 11, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)May 11, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(26)May 11, 2023

Each child day care center must be staffed to perform administrative/fiscal management functions and, during all hours of operation, program supervision functions, including developing, directing and supervising daily activity programs for children. These functions may be performed by one individual or may be shared in any combination between two or more individuals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)May 11, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 11, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 11, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(g)May 11, 2023

Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)May 11, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 11, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 11, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 11, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(g)May 11, 2023

Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(6)May 11, 2023

When preschool children ages three years to five years are cared for in one group throughout the day, the teacher to child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the age of the majority of children must be followed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)May 11, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)May 11, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)May 11, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(26)May 11, 2023

Each child day care center must be staffed to perform administrative/fiscal management functions and, during all hours of operation, program supervision functions, including developing, directing and supervising daily activity programs for children. These functions may be performed by one individual or may be shared in any combination between two or more individuals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(6)May 11, 2023

When preschool children ages three years to five years are cared for in one group throughout the day, the teacher to child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the age of the majority of children must be followed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)May 11, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)May 11, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(26)May 11, 2023

Each child day care center must be staffed to perform administrative/fiscal management functions and, during all hours of operation, program supervision functions, including developing, directing and supervising daily activity programs for children. These functions may be performed by one individual or may be shared in any combination between two or more individuals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)May 11, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(26)May 11, 2023

Each child day care center must be staffed to perform administrative/fiscal management functions and, during all hours of operation, program supervision functions, including developing, directing and supervising daily activity programs for children. These functions may be performed by one individual or may be shared in any combination between two or more individuals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(21)(iv)May 11, 2023

A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: how parents will be notified of accidents, serious incidents and injuries;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)May 11, 2023

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(6)May 11, 2023

When preschool children ages three years to five years are cared for in one group throughout the day, the teacher to child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the age of the majority of children must be followed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)May 11, 2023

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(g)May 11, 2023

Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 11, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Collin Allen Child Development Center's safety grade?

Collin Allen Child Development Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 25.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Collin Allen Child Development Center have?

Collin Allen Child Development Center has 130 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 130 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Collin Allen Child Development Center last inspected?

Collin Allen Child Development Center was last inspected on January 12, 2026.

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