Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.81
- Local median
- 0
La Petite Academy
4400 E Highway 20 Ste 710, Niceville, FL 32578
- License:
- C01OK0044
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 126
- License expiration:
- May 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,170 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,170/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $54.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Okaloosa County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 27 available inspections for La Petite Academy from January 4, 2023 through June 18, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 49 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 18, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 27
- Recorded violations
- 49
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 8
10 in last 12 months
32 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
27 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32578
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 0.91
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
April 23, 2024June 6, 2024September 18, 2024September 15, 2025September 29, 2025December 16, 2025January 21, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
September 18, 2023April 23, 2024April 16, 2025September 15, 2025April 17, 2026May 18, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 16, 2025September 15, 2025September 29, 2025April 17, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 15, 2025September 29, 2025December 16, 2025January 21, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 15, 2025September 29, 2025April 17, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 23, 2024January 9, 2025April 16, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 16, 2024April 17, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 16, 2025April 17, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [preservice school readiness training ]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documentation of childcare personnels completion of school readiness training. Three teachers who did not complete school readiness training before being left in the classroom alone. Please have teacher complete training on or before 6/18/26. Once completed send via email to the licensing office DCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 3.5 Health and Safety, Page 9) The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1:4/1:11/2:20] child care personnel for [infants/VPK] children is required. A ratio of [1:8/1:19] child care personnel for [infants/VPK] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A ratio of 1:8 in infants was viewed on the camera. A ratio of 1:19 was viewed on camera during VPK hours. The licensing counselor spoke with the director about VPK hours and ratio requirements. The director fixed the ratio issues while counselor was on site with two additional staff. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. The licensing counselor remeasured the rooms and issued a revised capacity for the facility, reflecting the modifications made to the floor plan. DCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Current fire inspection expired 4/6/26. Please contact the fire marshal to arrange for a new inspection. Once the inspection is complete, ensure that a copy is emailed to the licensing office by May 1, 2026. DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report compl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. Please call to get fire extinguishers serviced by 5/17/26, once completed please send a picture of the tags via email to licensing office. DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [January 2026-March 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [January 2026-March 2026] Please contact the fire department to obtain a code for conducting practice drills. Once you have received the code, ensure that the drills are carried out on or before May 1, 2026. DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) 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.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Toddlers were provided turkey wraps that posed a choking hazard. The cook chopped the turkey wraps into smaller pieces for the children to eat. Please ensure toddler foods are cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking DCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) If a childcare facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for children. Copies of the USDA MyPlate di ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [School Readiness]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 3.5 Health and Safety, Page 9) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have documentation of childcare personnels completion of school readiness. Three teachers who did not complete school readiness training before being left in the classroom alone. DCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 3.5 Health and Safety, Page 9) The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documentation to show childcare personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. Please have teacher start training on or by 5/17/26. Once completed send via email to the licensing office. DCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
- Report comments
- The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. The facility has a new director as of 4/13/26. DCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. DCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. The teacher stated her last day is 4/17/26.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [2:8/2/21] for [Infants/VPK] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Report comments
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [2:8] for [infants] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [2:21] for [VPK] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. For classrooms operating with a group of children requiring more than one program personnel to meet the ratio requirements for the age of the children in a group; one of the personnel must possess an active credential pursuant to s. 402.305(3), F.S. as recognized by the Department. Documentation required - DCF train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 48 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 48-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Toddler/Infant rooms was observed to not be in good repair. The facility has several areas on and around changing tables, sinks and restrooms in need of repair. Broken chipped wood. Photographs were captured of locations and acquired for licensing. Kindly ensure that the rooms and restrooms are repaired upon completion. Additionally, please submit photographs to the licensing office no later than 3/27/26 DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The resilient surface under the [Changing tables and sinks] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The resilient surface under the [ Changing tables and sinks ] was not maintained. The facility has several areas where wood is chipped and jagged, particularly in the rooms and bathrooms. Additionally, the baseboards are damaged and not properly maintained throughout the building. Photographs were captured of locations and acquired for licensing. Kindly ensure that fix/repair these areas upon completion. Additionally, please submit photographs to the licensing office no later than 3/27/26.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-12
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1:11/ 2:20] child care personnel for [Two/Three-year-old/VPK] children is required. A ratio of [Two/Three-year-old/VPK] child care personnel for [1:17 Twos/ Threes 1:19 VPK] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A ratio of [1:11] child care personnel for [Two/Three-year-old] children is required. A ratio of [1:17] child care personnel for [Two/Three-year -old] children was observed. A ratio of [1:11 or 2:20] child care personnel for [VPK] children is required. A ratio of [1:19] child care personnel for [VPK] children was observed. During the inspection the director came back into compliance with ratio standards by adding one additional teachers to each classroom. Per s.402.305(4), F.S. STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO.Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: For children from birth through 1 year of age ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Toddler/ infant rooms of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning several areas were observed to have mold/ dirt in areas around classrooms and in bathrooms. Photographs were captured of locations and acquired for licensing. Kindly ensure that the rooms are cleaned upon completion. Additionally, please submit photographs to the licensing office no later than January 16, 2025. DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outd ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Toddler/Infant rooms was observed to not be in good repair. The facility has several areas on and around changing tables, sinks and restrooms in need of repair. Broken chipped wood, standing water spots and dusty vents. Photographs were captured of locations and acquired for licensing. Kindly ensure that the rooms and restrooms are repaired upon completion. Additionally, please submit photographs to the licensing office no later than January 16, 2025. DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for ba ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. Please repair toilet in toddler room. Photographs were captured of toilet and acquired for licensing. Kindly ensure toilet is in working order upon completion. Additionally, please submit photographs to the licensing office no later than January 16, 2025. DCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The resilient surface under the [Changing tables and sinks ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The resilient surface under the [ Changing tables and sinks ] was not maintained. The facility has several areas where wood is chipped and jagged, particularly in the rooms and bathrooms. Additionally, the baseboards are damaged and not properly maintained throughout the building. Photographs were captured of locations and acquired for licensing. Kindly ensure that fix/repair these areas upon completion. Additionally, please submit photographs to the licensing office no later than January 16, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility has several areas in need of repair. In the infant room, please replace the ceiling tiles, clean the dust, and clean the lightfixtures. In the twos and threes/fours room, please repair the toilets. In the one's room, please cover holes in the walls, repair chippedpaint, fix broken baseboards and sink doors, and replace the base of the sink. These areas are chipped and broken. Once completed,please send pictures via emails to the licensing office on or before 10/15/25. Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play are ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- In the infant room, please replace the broken ceiling tiles. In the one's room, please cover holes in the walls, repair chipped paint, fixbroken baseboards and sink doors, and replace the base of the sink. These areas are chipped and broken Once completed, please sendpictures via emails to the licensing office on or before 10/13/25. Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.1All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic healt ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[May /June fire drills .]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please conduct additional fire drills. Once completed, please send pictures of the fire log via email to the licensing office on or before10/15/2025. Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, CA current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and childcare personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the toddler playground has chipping paint on climber.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please remove and repaint these areas. Once completed, please send pictures via email to the licensing office on or before 10/13/25. Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and FB. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please update roster. Once completed, please send via email to the licensing office on or before 10/15/25. The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse Per DCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. The facility has several areas in need of repair. In the infant room, please replace the ceiling tiles, clean the dust, and clean the light fixtures. In the twos ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.1All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. In the infant room, please replace the broken ceiling tiles. In the one's room, please cover holes in the walls, repair chipped paint, fix broken baseboards and sink ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[May /June fire drills ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, CA current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and childcare personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the toddler playground has chipping paint on climber.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and FB. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months Please remove and repaint these areas. Once completed, please send pictures via email to the licensing office on or before 09/29/25.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the childcare facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the childcare facility for review by the licensing authority The director fixed several files on site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF Handbook, Section 4.5 The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each childcare personnels record maintained at the childcare facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. D. A ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse Per DCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Pleas update roster. Once completed, please send via email to the licensing office on or before 10/15/25.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Bleach accessible to children stored under the sink in classroom Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- One employee did not complete Early Literacy Training within 12 months of employment. Per DCF Handbook 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. Please provide the licensing office with a copy of training via email by 5/16/25.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Three employees need to be added to the roster. Two employees need to be removed from the roster. Per DCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Please provide the licensing office with a copy of the updated roster via email by 5/16/25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is chan ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF Handbook 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 the hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Ten staff members were missing child abuse and neglect forms. The center director and floor lead ensured all staff signed new child abuse and neglect forms onsite during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Slides and steps ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fall zone under the large playground slides and toddler playground slide and steps in the back of the facility is not a minimum of 6 inches deep. Fall zone should be tilled up/added to allow easy measuring of 6 inches deep, no later than 10/18//24
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Fall zone under the large playground in the back of the facility is not a minimum of 6 inches deep. Fall zone should be tilled up/added to allow easy measuring of 6 inches deep, no later than 07/08/2024. Submit pictures to the licensing office via email to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- There is one spot along the back of the fence on the large playground that is missing a board and the board along the top is broken, allowing the rest of the fence to be pushed. This spot should be fixed/replaced no later than 5/10/24. There are multiple other spots in the fence that are weak and can be pushed by adults and children. It should be considered to fix all weak spots in fence.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fall zone under the large playground in the back of the facility is not a minimum of 6 inches deep. Fall zone should be tilled up/added to allow easy measuring of 6 inches deep, no later than 5/10/24.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- One employee with an industry start date of 12/4/23 has not begun part 1 DCF courses. Employee should being part 1 DCF courses no later than 5/10/24. Training was monitored for 3 new employees.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Report comments
- Multiple items in fridge were not sealed in original packaging and were not labeled with date that they were opened. Staff labeled items while counselor was on-site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Two employees who have been employed for longer than 90 days have not begun a Part 1 DCF course. Employees should begin DCF training and director should email counselor updated transcripts no later than 10/6/23. In-service was monitored for 4 employee. Training was monitored for 6 new employees.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental form did not complete the required training within the allotted time. The employee will complete the required training on before 05/25/2023. Submit the employees DCF transcript to the licensing office by 05/25/2023 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Fire drills were not conducted September thru December 2022. The Provider will complete two make up fire drill and an emergency preparedness drill during the month of January 2023. The Provider will submit the fire drill log to the licensing office on or before 02/06/2023 to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental form had a break in service and upon returning to the child care industry did not complete the required introductory training within the 90 days allotted. Per Provider, the employee has scheduled to test on all 40 hours 01/06/2023. The employee will submit the employees DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email on or before 02/06/2023 to verify compliance. Per DCF Handbook: A. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The child listed on the supplemental form has an expired Epi Pen. The Provider will return expired medication to the parent/guardian. The Provider will submit a signed statement with parent/guardian signature acknowledging expired medication has been retuned. Submit signed documentation to the licensing office on or before 02/06/2023 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children listed on the supplemental form have expired immunization records. The Provider will obtain current immunization records from the parent/guardian and submit to the licensing office on or before 02/06/2023 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Questions to ask
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
Can you walk me through your current process for keeping employee background screening rosters up to date in the Clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the state system, most recently in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during VPK hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 and previous reports indicate that maintaining correct staff-to-child ratios has been a recurring area of focus.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage and disposal of medications to ensure that expired items are removed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2026 note that medication which had expired or was no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the parent.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for inspecting and maintaining the facility's indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections between 2025 and 2026 highlight repeated concerns regarding the maintenance of surfaces, baseboards, and general facility repairs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have completed their required training and that documentation is readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 and earlier reports show multiple instances where documentation of required staff training was missing or incomplete.
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