The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Correction / follow-up note
Employee listed on the supplemental sheet has not completed the required 5-hour early literacy training course. Her employment date is 6/25/24 Per DCF CCF Handbook section 4.2.2: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Employee has until 7/26/26 to complete the course, director will send licensing updated transcript via email.
Correction status
Due by July 26, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
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Three employees did not have a current signed child abuse and neglect reporting form. Per DCF CCF Handbook section 7.4.C: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. All three employees signed the forms at the time of inspection.
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Facility had several ceiling tiles in restroom in need of replacement from water leakage. Exhaust fan in need of cleaning, dust and debris visible. Facility will send photos to licensing office once ceiling tiles have been replaced and exhaust fan cleaned. On or before October 29, 2025.
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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Facility did not have properly tagged and maintained Fire Extinguishers on Yellow and Green Bus. March 2024. Facility will have fire extinguishers maintained and tagged then picture sent to licensing on or before October 29, 2025.
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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Perishable food and leftover food was not labeled with date. Facility will date foods once opened.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-21
Medium concern: Staff training
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The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Correction / follow-up note
The facility lost the director responsible for daily operations of the program on September 19, 2025. A provisional license has been issued and will expire March 19, 2025. Upon hiring a credentialed director, the Designated Representative will submit all required documentation to the licensing office via email on or before March 19, 2025.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2026
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
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Facility did not notify licensing within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director. Director last day September 19, 2025.
The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
Inspector notes
The seat behind the driver, was observed to have a missing seatbelt clamp. The seat will not be in use until the repairs are complete. An onsite inspection will be conducted to verify compliance after 07/19/2023. 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufactu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 19, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
Official code
08-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire drill in May.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
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The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following: (Fire drill in May). The Director will conduct an additional drill. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 28 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is act ... [truncated]
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Due by July 19, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and maintain its transportation vehicles to ensure everything is in good working order?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 noted an issue with a seatbelt restraint in a vehicle. This question allows the director to explain the current maintenance and safety check procedures for the vehicles used by the center.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for ensuring that all staff members have their required training and certifications up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that an inspection in June 2026 identified an instance where documentation for a required staff training course was not available. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet their ongoing training requirements.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, is regularly inspected and properly tagged?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 indicated that fire extinguishers on the center's buses were not properly tagged or maintained at that time. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current routine for keeping emergency safety equipment compliant and ready for use.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all food items in the kitchen are properly labeled and dated for freshness?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that some perishable food items were not labeled with a date. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current food storage and labeling practices.
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Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining the facility's physical environment and addressing any needed repairs promptly?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from 2025 mentioned a need for repairs to ceiling tiles and cleaning of exhaust fans. Asking this question helps parents understand how the center monitors the building's condition and schedules necessary maintenance.