Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.84
- Local median
- 0.33
EW's Tiny Kingdom
601 US Highway 331 S, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
- License:
- C01WA0027
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- November 13, 2026
Typical cost: $1,105 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,105/mo
Median daily rate: $51.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Walton 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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 31 available inspections for EW's Tiny Kingdom from February 2, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
17 inspections recorded violations, with 88 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 1, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 1, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 31
- Recorded violations
- 88
- Higher-concern violations
- 28
- Repeated topics
- 9
7 in last 12 months
17 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
31 total inspections vs 14 local median in 32435
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 1.1
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.
September 28, 2023April 22, 2024July 9, 2024February 13, 2025June 3, 2025February 17, 2026June 1, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023July 9, 2024February 13, 2025June 3, 2025February 17, 2026June 1, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023July 9, 2024February 13, 2025February 17, 2026June 1, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 9, 2024February 13, 2025June 1, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 9, 2024February 13, 2025June 1, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023February 13, 2025October 2, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 31, 2024February 13, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023June 1, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 9, 2024September 30, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 [Fire Drills missing for January and March 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility did not conduct fire or emergency drills during the months of January and March of 2026. Facility will conduct three drills (2 fire and 1 lock-down) during the month of June 2026 to make up for the missed drills. Facility will conduct these drills on different days, during different weeks, and on different times from each other and appropriately document these drills on the fire/emergency drill log. Provider will submit a copy of the log showing the three drills conducted during the month by email to the licensing office on or before 7/1/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During inspection, 3 staff were needed to meet ratio, therefore, 3 certified staff were required. There were 2 certified staff present. There was at least one certified staff present with in-person CPR training. Provider will sign up at least one additional staff member for CPR training and send a copy of the certificate of completion to the licensing office via email on or before 7/1/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During inspection, 3 staff were needed to meet ratio, therefore, 3 certified staff were required. There were 2 certified staff present. Provider will sign up at least one additional staff member for First Aid training and send a copy of the certificate of completion to the licensing office via email on or before 7/1/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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
- Three children had expired immunization records on file. Provider will obtain current immunization records from parents and send a copy via email to the licensing office on or before 7/1/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- One child did not have Student Health Examination on file within 30 days of enrollment. Provider will obtain a Student Health Examination from the parents and send a copy via email to the licensing office on or before 7/1/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two children did not have a fully completed enrollment form on file. Provider will obtain fully completed enrollment forms from parents on or before 7/1/2026 and send a copy via email to the licensing office on or before 7/1/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Personnel record for re-hired personnel was not available to review by licensing during inspection. Provider will make new personnel record for re-hired personnel and send contents by email to the licensing office on or before 7/1/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Before re-hiring personnel after a break in service exceeding 90 days, an Agency Review was not performed. The staff member was in contact with children without being eligible for Childcare. Provider will initiate an Agency Review in the AHCA clearinghouse immediately, and email proof of an eligibility determination to the licensing office via email as soon as available, but no later than 7/1/2026. The staff member cannot work until a cleared background screening with eligibility for childcare has been obtained!
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 Employee/Contractor Roster contained 7 persons no longer employed by the facility. Personnel leaving the facility need to be removed from the Employee/Contractor Roster within 5 days of their last day of work. Provider will update Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse to reflect end dates for the 7 persons no longer employed with the facility and send a copy of the up-to-date Roster to the licensing office via email on or before 7/1/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- One staff member did not start her 40hr training within 90 days of employment. Provider registered staff member for one 40hr training class during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff member was in the classroom by herself, even though she had not finished her preservice training requirements. Her 90 days from beginning of employment had also expired without her finishing preservice training. Staff member immediately registered for the remaining preservice training and will not remain with children on her own until she has finished the required courses. Provider will inform licensing when staff member has finished her preservice training.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During inspection, 3 staff were needed to meet ratio, therefore, 3 certified staff were required. There was 1 certified staff present.Provider will enroll staff members in CPR training to achieve adequate coverage during all hours of operation. Provider will email copies of CPR certification for two additional staff members to the licensing office on or before 3/17/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During inspection, 3 staff were needed to meet ratio, therefore, 3 certified staff were required. There was 1 certified staff present. Provider will enroll staff members in First Aid training to achieve adequate coverage during all hours of operation. Provider will email copies of CPR certification for two additional staff members to the licensing office on or before 3/17/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 4 children did not have current immunization records on file. Provider will procure current immunization records from parents and email copies to the licensing office on or before 3/17/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One child did not have a physical on file.Provider will procure a physical from the parents and email a copy to the licensing office on or before 3/17/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Floor in both the Toddler and Two's rooms has missing and loose floor tiles. Rugs covering some of the missing tiles in the Two's room are excessively soiled. Provider will either replace the missing floor tiles or cover them with clean rugs. The rugs currently used in the Two's room need to be cleaned or replaced. Loose floor tiles in the Two's room need to be secured. Provider will email pictures of the finished work to the licensing office on or before 11/3/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility is using the Brightwheel application to track daily attendance. Parents are supposed to use the terminal to sign their children in and out. But child care personnel are ultimately responsible to ensure that arrival and departure times are accurately recorded in the system. During the months of July and August, there were fifteen instances of children not being signed out by either parent or staff, as well as four instances of children being signed out, but never signed in. It also seems to be the practice of this facility to have staff sign children in even though they are not present. There were 84 instances in July and August, where a child was signed in by a s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During inspection, 3 staff were needed to meet ratio, therefore, 3 certified staff were required. There was 1 certified staff present. Provider will ensure at least one additional staff member acquires CPR certification to ensure that adequate coverage is maintained at all times. Provider will submit copies of at least one additional staff member's current CPR certification by email to the licensing office on or before 6/17/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During inspection, 3 staff were needed to meet ratio, therefore, 3 certified staff were required. There was 1 certified staff present. Provider will ensure at least one additional staff member acquires First Aid certification to ensure that adequate coverage is maintained at all times. Provider will submit copies of at least one additional staff member's current First Aid certification by email to the licensing office on or before 6/17/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- None of the rooms occupied by children had the room capacity posted. Facility Handbook 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. The provider will post signs in all classrooms showing maximum capacity. The capacity calculator dated 7/2023 assigns a capacity of 11 to the current infant room, of 23 to the three-fives room, and of 7 to the ones room. Provider will take pictures of posted capacity showing context to identify room and email them to the licensing office on or before 3/13/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Blankets provided by the facility were folded and stacked all together on a shelf. Per teacher they are laundered once a week and used by children who did not bring their own blankets. The stacked blankets had been used during the week before and were stored touching each other without having been laundered before being re-used by different children. Teacher was instructed to store blankets in the cubby of the child currently using the blanket, and to not store used blankets touching each other so that transfer of germs can be avoided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Bottles in the infant room were labeled correctly. However, drinking bottles and sippy cups brought from home in the one-year-old room and in the two-to-four-year-old room were not labeled with each child's first and last name. Facility Handbook 3.9.5, B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name [...]. Teachers in classrooms will remind parents to label children's bottles and cups with each child's first and last name on a daily basis. Provider will supply rooms with masking tape and permanent markers to facilitate the labeling of bottles and cups which come to the center insufficiently labeled. Teachers will t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- Report comments
- A staff member who completed one 40 hour training course and exam and received in-service credit for taking two additional 40 hour courses during high school prior to employment in the childcare industry, re-started her 40 hour training on 1/24/2024 upon being hired by this facility, As of 2/13/2025 the staff member has not completed her 40 hour training. Facility Handbook 4.1 Child care personnel [...] must [...] successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. The staff member was suspended from working until all competency exams have been passed. Provider will inform the licensing office once the staff member returns to work and em ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff member left the facility with a discrepancy in her training (she had not taken the required UDAP course/exam to pair with either the PSPR or the SAPR course she did take; only in combination with the UDAP course are the required 10 hours of Part II training awarded). She had not remedied the discrepancy at the time she was rehired by the facility in November of 2024. Facility Handbook 4.3, B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- One staff member did not complete the required literacy course within 12 months of the date of employment in the child care industry. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training 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. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Staff member will complete one of the department's onli ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Tweezers, Digital thermometer]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During inspection the facility's first aid kit was incomplete, as it did not contain Tweezers or a digital thermometer. Since this is a recurring issue, licensing counselor suggests keeping an additional complete first aid kit in the office to have at least one complete kit on premises at all times. The provider will add the missing items to the first aid kit and email a picture of the complete kit showing tweezers and thermometer to the licensing office on or before 3/13/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A returning staff member's and a new substitute's files were not available for the licensing authority to review at the time of inspection. Some of the returning staff member's file was re-created by the provider during the inspection with assistance by the licensing specialist. Facility Handbook 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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]
- Report comments
- There were 10 employees listed on the roster that had left the facility throughout the last two years. Facility Handbook 5.1, K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care 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. Provider will enter end dates in the clearinghouse for the 10 employees to remove them from the roster and email a copy of the updated roster showing end dates fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who had not completed all preservice training requirements were allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 3.1 - Training Requirements, Page 7) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One new staff member was in the classroom on her own, even though she had not completed the School Readiness Pre-Service Training. Director took over classroom and rearranged other staff members.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-31
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility had only one staff member with current First Aid and CPR certification present during the inspection. Four personnel were required for ratio, therefore three certified personnel were required. Facility will ensure two additional staff members take the training to obtain current First Aid and CPR certification and will email copies of the certificates to the licensing office by 10/14/2024. Facility Handbook: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility had only one staff member with current First Aid and CPR certification present during the inspection. Four personnel were required for ratio, therefore three certified personnel were required. Facility will ensure two additional staff members take the training to obtain current First Aid and CPR certification and will email copies of the certificates to the licensing office by 10/14/2024. Facility Handbook: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- An infant was observed lying down in a pack-and-play drinking a bottle. The child was not individually attended by a caregiver and was not in a sitting position. Per DCF Handbook, 2.4.4 Meal time Supervision A. During feeding times, children must be individually fed [...]. Children must be supervised appropriately for their ages and developmental abilities [...]. B. Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. [...] C. There must not be any propped bottles. [...]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- 5 Bottles in the Infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Provider will conduct training with all staff on appropriate labeling of bottles and sippy cups and email the agenda and sign-in sheet of the training to the licensing office on or before 8/9/2024. CCF Handbook 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- Report comments
- Two new staff members did not start introductory training within 90 days of employment. Provider will have staff members enroll in and start a 40-hr class and email a copy of the staff members' training transcripts, showing enrollment in the class, to the licensing office on or before 8/9/2024. Per DCF Handbook, 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A
- Report comments
- One new staff member left a previous employment in the industry in compliance with training requirements. She did not complete her 40- hr training within 90 days of employment at this center. Provider will have staff member to complete her training requirements and email a copy of the staff member's training transcript showing completion of Part I, Part II, and Early Literacy Training to the licensing office on or before 8/9/2024. Per DCF Handbook, 4.3 Break in Service 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 9 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
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
- None of the personnel records had a CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. While documents were on file to prove all needed in-service training for the 2023-2024 fiscal year was completed, it was not recorded on the required form. Provider will acquire form online, fill it in for each staff member, who is not within their first year of employment with the program, and email a copy of the forms to the licensing office by 8/9/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Cotton balls or applicators, Digital thermometer, Scissors, Bottled water, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures, Tweezers]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider will restock the First Aid Kit and email a picture of the fully restocked kit to the licensing office on or before 8/9/2024. CCF Handbook, 6.2 First Aid Kit Minimum Requirements A. At least one first aid kit must be maintained on the premises at all times. The kit(s) must be accessible to the child care personnel at all times and kept out of the reach of children. [...] First aid kits or supplies must be restocked after each use. [...] C. Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive band ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 6 Children did not have a current Florida Certification of Immunization on file. Provider will obtain current Immunization Certificates for these children from parents and email a copy of them to the licensing office on or before 8/9/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 4 students did not have valid Student Health Examinations on file. Provider will get current health examinations from parents and email a copy of them to the licensing office on or before 8/9/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 staff members did not have a form 5337 on file or the form on file was expired. The provider will have these 3 staff members complete a new form 5337 and email a copy to the licensing office on or before 8/9/2024. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Several of the personnel files did not contain a complete CF-FSP Form 5131. Please check all files for form 5131s, place form in files missing the form and complete forms that are not filled in correctly. Email a copy of filled-in forms 5131 for all staff to the licensing office on or before 8/9/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- There was no employment history verification in the files of two new staff members. Provider will complete the verifications and email a copy to the licensing office on or before 8/9/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [A TV, that was not plugged in or anchored down, was unsturdy, and on top of a kitchenette set where children were trying to climb up on]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon on-site inspection, there was still a TV sitting on top of the kitchenette set in the two-four year old room. The spot that the TV was sitting on was narrow and the TV was not anchored to the top of this furniture. [Teacher A & B] reported that the TV was brought in for a lesson plan activity and has not been used before or after that activity. [Teacher A & B] removed the TV from the classroom. Turtle tank was no longer in the classroom. [Teacher A & B] reported that this was also brought in for a lesson plan activity, for one day, and was taken home by staff member that day. Counselor discussed with [Teacher A & B] safe vs. unsafe spaces to put items such as these. It w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The infant and one year old classrooms did not have a written plan of scheduled activities (lesson plans) posted. Director should email counselor copies of lesson plans for these two groups no later than 2/23/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Three fridges which had children's items stored in them did not have working thermometers. The fridges were in the infant, one and two year old rooms. Director should place working thermometers in them and compliance will be verified with an on-site re-inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Cleaning supplies are being stored on top of the washing machine and by the door by the bathrooms. Person in charge moved cleaning supplies out of the reach of children while counselor was on-site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 [.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were 4 months within the last licensing year that fire/emergency drills were not conducted (Nov 2022, Jan 2023, May 2023 & Aug 2023). Additional drills have been done to make up for three of those missed months. One more fire drill should be conducted to make up for August 2023 missed drill. Drill should be completed and director should email counselor completed fire drill no later than 10/13/23. Fire drill was observed during this inspection. Fire extinguishers were tagged 10/2022.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, 3 childcare personnel were required to meet ratio, therefore 3 certified childcare personnel must be present. There were 0 certified personnel present. Director should have more employees CPR/First aid certified and email counselor updated certifications no later than 10/13/23.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, 3 childcare personnel were required to meet ratio, therefore 3 certified childcare personnel must be present. There were 0 certified personnel present. Director should have more employees CPR/First aid certified and email counselor updated certifications no later than 10/13/23.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 children who have been enrolled for longer than 30 days do not have current immunization records in their files. Director should email counselor current immunizations records no later than 10/20/23.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 5 children did not have current immunization records in their files. Director should email counselor updated immunization records no late than 10/20/23.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 4 children who have been enrolled for longer than 30 days do not have current health physicals in their files. Director should email counselor current health physicals no later than 10/20/23.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7 one year old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7 one year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One employee from the one year old classroom left the classroom to go to the infant room to get a child's lunch box out of the fridge, leaving the one year old class with one teacher and 7 one year olds. Teacher got child's lunch box and returned to classroom. Infant-Ones 1:3 Ones 2:7 Twos-Fours 1:9
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Report comments
- 3 employees who have been working in the childcare industry for longer than 15 months have not completed required DCF 40 hour training. One employee is currently out on medical leave and should complete all required training before returning to work. These two employees should complete all training and director should email counselor updated transcripts no later than 7/21/23.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- 5 children had expired immunization records in their files. Director should obtain current immunization records and email to counselor no later than 7/21/23.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11 one-four year old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11 one-four year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Infants-Ones 1:3 Ones 1:6 Ones-Fours 2:11 **See below During onsite inspection, counselor observed one of the teachers leave the one-four year old group 3 times. First, one teacher stepped into the hallway when counselor arrived. Second, one teacher left the classroom and went out the front door. Third, one teacher brought two children to the bathroom located outside the room. The 2 teachers in this group reported to counselor that all children were 2 years or older. Counselor confirmed with director that one of the children was 1 year old.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- Electrical outlets in multiple rooms were observed without outlet covers in them. Compliance will be monitored with an on-site reinspection on or around 6/23/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a bottle of cleaner under the changing table in the hallway bathrooms, a bottle of clorox, without a lid, sitting on top of the washer in the hallway next to the bathrooms, and a bottle of Rostoleum in children's cubbies room of older classroom (cubbies room has a gate at doorway but gate is broken). All items were accessible to children. Director moved all items while counselor was on-site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One infant bottle and many toddler cups were observed without child's first and last name. Director labeled cups while counselor was on-site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- Report comments
- 3 employees who have been working in the childcare industry for longer than 15 months have not completed required DCF 40 hour training. These three employees should complete all training and director should email counselor updated transcripts no later than 6/30/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, 4 childcare personnel were required to meet ratio, therefore 3 certified childcare personnel must be present. There was only 1 certified personnel present. Director should have more staff members CPR/First Aid certified, obtain current cards, and email to counselor no later than 6/23/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, 4 childcare personnel were required to meet ratio, therefore 3 certified childcare personnel must be present. There was only 1 certified personnel present. Director should have more staff members CPR/First Aid certified, obtain current cards, and email to counselor no later than 6/23/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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
- 5 children had expired immunization records in their files. Director should obtain current immunization records and email to counselor no later than 6/30/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two employees did not have a copy of current background screening in their employee file. Counselor looked up both employees background screenings while on-site to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- 3 new employees do not have completed employment history checks in their files. Director should complete employment history checks for these employees and email to counselor no later than 6/30/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One employee who has been out of the field for longer than 90 days did not have a resubmitted background screening prior to working in a classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
- Report comments
- 6 employees need to be removed from clearinghouse roster and 3 employees need to be added to the clearinghouse roster. Director should update and email counselor updated roster no later than 6/30/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 infants] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed a 1:5 ratio in the infant room. The Provider took a staff member's infant (10 months old) out of the infant room and placed him with his mother in the one year old class. The infant room ratio is now 1:4 and a 2:8 one year old ratio. The Provider will ensure the staff to child ratio requirements are maintained at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed a sleeping infant wrapped in a blanket and a blanket folded and propped under the child's head. The Provider removed the blankets at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mob ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 [3 staff members did not have transcript in personnel file]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- During on-site reinspection 3 staff members did not have current transcript in personnel file. Director should update personnel files with current transcript and email pictures to counselor no later than 3/31/23.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During on-site reinspection 4 children did not have current immunization record on file. Director should obtain current records and email to counselor no later than 3/31/23.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During on-site reinspection 2 children did not have current health physical record on file. Director should obtain current records and email to counselor no later than 3/31/23.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During on-site reinspection 3 children did not complete enrollment form on file. Director should obtain complete enrollment forms and email to counselor no later than 3/31/23.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [15 one-five year old] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [15 one-five year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On the playground there were two classes combined: one-two year olds (1:5) & three-five year olds (1:10) for a total of 2 teachers and 15 one-five year olds. With these classes combining, the group on the playground was at a one year old ratio (1:6) therefore requiring 3 staff members for this group. Classes came inside and separated, bringing this into compliance. At lunchtime, these two groups combined again. At this point there were three staff members in the classroom; however, two of the staff members were taking turns leaving the room to gather and prep children's lunches. Counselor explained that all three staff members must stay within the classroom to count in ratio. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During on-site inspection, counselor observed 3 one-three year old children eating Dorito chips at lunch time. Teachers put chips back in children's lunchboxes. It is recommended that the director sends a food safety letter home to each parent which includes the below handbook section verbiage. Ultimately, it is staff members responsibility to ensure that possible choking hazards are not fed to children in their care, even if it is sent, from home, in the child's lunch. Per Facility Handbook, Section 3.9.3 Food Safety: C. Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/rou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Diaper creams were stored in a basket under the changing table in the green bathroom, accessible to children. This bathroom is used by all children. Provider moved the diaper creams to a shelf outside the bathroom, out of reach of children, and plans to put a shelf up high in the bathroom for these items in the future.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 12 children were sleeping on cots that were pushed right next to one another. Children woke up from nap and provider addressed with teachers that children must be spaced a minimum of 18 inches apart when napping.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Both bathrooms were missing paper towels or hand drying machines. Director states paper towels must have just ran out. Director should stock paper towels in each bathroom. This will be monitored at a follow up re-inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Both changing mats in bathrooms had tears/holes in them. Provider should cover these with a plastic sleeve or replace with new ones, making them impermeable. This will be monitored at follow up re-inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 [Only 8/9 staff members did not have transcript in personnel file]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 8/9 employees did not have a transcript included in their personnel file. All training was monitored by counselor via training system. Provider should include current transcript in all personnel files. This will be monitored at follow up re-inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Most enrolled children did not have an immunization form in their file. Director should update all files. This will be monitored at follow up re-inspection report.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Most children did not have a health physical in their file. Director should update all files. This will be monitored at follow up re-inspection report.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 5 children did not have complete enrollment applications. Director should have all enrollment forms updated by parents. This will be monitored at follow up re-inspection report.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One employee did not have a personnel file on-site for review during on-site inspection. Director should complete this file and have it ready for review at follow up re-inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 employees did not have 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, on file. Director should complete these two forms for employees. This will be monitored at follow up re-inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No employees had documentation of level 2 clearinghouse screening in their files. Director should update all files. This will be monitored at follow up re-inspection report.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for the individual indicated the person had been arrested for and are awaiting final disposition of, have been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to any offense noted in Section 435.04, Florida Statute, which disqualifies the person from employment and the owner/operator failed to take appropriate action in that [childcare personnel was working with a co-teacher in two-four year old classroom during on-site inspection.].s 435.04 F.S. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One employee, who has been employed since 11/28/22, has an ineligible background screening and was working with a co-teacher in two -four year old classroom during on-site inspection. Director has been aware of this since the employees first date of employment. Employee and director have been in contact with background screening office in attempts to get the screening resolved to eligible status, but it has not been resolved as of this date. Employee was sent home and advised that she can not return to the facility until background screening shows "eligible".
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- 9 employees were missing employment history verification. Director should update all files. This will be monitored at follow up re-inspection report.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
How does the center ensure that the staff roster in the state system is kept up to date when employees leave?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in June 2026 identified that the facility's employee roster included several individuals who were no longer employed there. Asking about the current process for updating these records helps clarify how the center maintains accurate personnel documentation.
- Context
- Correction due date: 7/1/2026.
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Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the steps taken to verify that staff members are fully eligible to work with children before they start their shifts?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted a finding where a staff member was in contact with children without a completed agency review after a break in service. This question allows the director to explain their current verification procedures for staff eligibility.
- Context
- Correction due date: 7/1/2026.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that accurate arrival and departure times are consistently recorded for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection report indicate concerns regarding the accuracy and completeness of daily attendance logs. Asking about the current sign-in/sign-out process helps families understand how the center maintains reliable records for all children.
- Context
- Correction due date: 9/30/2025.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required training before they are left alone with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding from February 2026 regarding a staff member who was left in a classroom without finishing required preservice training. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff training milestones to ensure proper supervision.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
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Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining a consistent schedule of emergency drills throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from both 2023 and 2026 show instances where required fire or emergency drills were missed. This question allows the director to explain the current system for scheduling and documenting these important safety exercises.
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