Dr Day Care Providence

133 Delaine St, Providence, RI 02909
School / Childcare
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Dr Day Care Providence has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were added at the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment must obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking proper drain plugs for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain drain plugs.
4-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishments RICFSM has left establishment. Establishment it to apply for a RICFSM. Application was printed at the time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
70
Oct 3, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the kitchen was not operable.
5-202.12
90
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was not operable. PIC called for service at time of inspection.
5-202.12
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dr Day Care Providence last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dr Day Care Providence on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dr Day Care Providence?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dr Day Care Providence.

How does Dr Day Care Providence compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Dr Day Care Providence most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Dr Day Care Providence's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dr Day Care Providence have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dr Day Care Providence means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.