Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.41
- Local median
- 1.4
Five Stars Christian Academy, LLC
1131 Live Oak St Ste A, Quincy, FL 32351
- License:
- C02GA0026
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 6:30AM to 11:59PM; Thu: 6:30PM to 11:59PM; Fri: 6:30AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 109
- License expiration:
- May 16, 2027
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$867/mo
Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Gadsden 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 inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for Five Stars Christian Academy, LLC from January 12, 2023 through May 7, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 8, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 9, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 31
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 5
10 in last 12 months
20 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32351
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 23%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 59%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 2.76
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 11 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
December 13, 2023April 2, 2024August 23, 2024December 11, 2024August 14, 2025September 18, 2025October 27, 2025December 16, 2025February 6, 2026March 18, 2026April 8, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 11, 2024August 14, 2025September 18, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 10, 2025August 14, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 13, 2023August 14, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 10, 2025April 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialists observed a staff member opened main entrance door. Upon entering the additional access door to the facility, which automatically locks after entering, which is located in facility lobby area. Licensing Specialists observed a 1 year old in a crib with no adult/staff supervision. Staff member who unlocked door left the child behind unattended to unlock door. Staff member is listed in CARES as a screened volunteer and has not met child care training requirements. Technical assistance was provided that under no circumstances are children to be left behind or unsupervised. Screened Volunteer then wheeled the 1 year old child in crib and placed the child in th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the course of the inspection Licensing Specialists observed that the additional access door to the facility remains locked at all times. When parents pick up children are brought out of the main classroom operational area to the lobby for pick up. Licensing Specialist observed that daily schedules are not posted in the lobby area accessible for parents to view. Corrective action needed. During inspection Licensing Specialists introduced themselves and asked if pick up for children is usually from the lobby area or are they able to go into the main facility area to pick up child. One parent stated he comes so often to pick up and has never been in the back where classro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 children in infant/1 year old classroom in highchairs outside feeding time watching television. Photo taken. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding electronic media/television being used with children under the age of 2 years old. Licensing Specialists provided technical assistance and requested television be turned off. Child care personnel turned off television.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialists observed vent in infant/1 year old classroom with dust build up. Photo of vent was taken. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialists observed large pile limbs and tree debris on playground area. Licensing Specialist observed a broken wooden chair/stool on playground area. Photos taken.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialists observed in infant/1 year classroom, 2-year-old classroom and 4/5-year-old classrooms a minimum distance of 18 was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. Photos taken. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining 18 in distance between each napping/sleeping space. Child care personnel arranged mats/cots/cribs to 18 inches in space.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed portable sink in infant/1 year old non-operational. Licensing Specialist asked personnel if they could turn on sink and if it is was operational Personnel stated she did not know how to turn on portable handwashing sink. Personnel stated another personnel would come turn it on. Licensing Specialist could not request another personnel to assist as that would leave a classroom unsupervised at that time. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-01
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 4 personnel training records who did not complete school readiness preservice training within 9 days of employment. See supplemental. The provider is also currently in violation of Introductory Child Care Trainings requirement but has been given a corrective action due date of 04/17/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. Licensing staff will follow-up with the provider after the corrective action due date to ensure compliance. At the time of inspection Licensing Specialists observed additional personnel who are non-compliant with Introductory Child Care Training requirements. See Supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed personnel file did not contain CF-FSP Form 5131. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to the child care facility, or any portion thereof, during the hours of operation. s. 402.311, F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection Licensing Specialist observed a classroom that has been measured and used in facility capacity locked and inaccessible. Licensing Specialist requested access however at the time personnel could not unlock door. Director called Licensing Specialist and wanted to know why we wanted access to classroom that is not currently in use. Licensing Specialist stated that the classroom is listed as useable space and would need to be viewed as part of the inspection. Director stated that it did not make sense if it was not being used. Licensing Specialist asked Director if she would like classroom to be removed from capacity if it is not in use and locked. Provider ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-05
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
- Licensing specialist accessed 3 personnel training records which shows the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement has not been completed. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Licensing Specialist accessed 3 personnel training records which shows the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement has not been met. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 3 personnel training transcripts who did not complete the 40-hour introductory child care training requirement. Corrective action needed. Technical support was provided regarding the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement and completion timeframes.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel training records which shows the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement has not been completed. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infant ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 infant/1 year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Infant/1year olds 5:1 - out of ratio 2-year-olds 5:1 3/4-year-olds 8:1 Ratio was corrected at the time of inspection when additional personnel arrived at the facility. Infant 1:1 - ratio corrected 1-year olds 4:1 2-year-olds 5:1 3/4-year-olds 8:1 Additional personnel present 3
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Personnel listed on supplemental have not completed the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirements. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by October 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [four infant] children is required. A ratio of [one ] child care personnel for [9 mixed age group (infant through 4 years old)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At 7:30 am Licensing Specialist observed the following ratio: Mixed age group (Infant through 4-year-olds) 9:1 - out of ratio Per CCF Handbook, Section 2.3.1, Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times (page 12). Ratio was corrected at 7:45 am when additional personnel arrived: Infants 4:1 1-year olds th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed two exit areas that were not clear. Licensing Specialist observed furnishings highly stacked blocking two exit areas. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was given regarding maintaining exit areas clear during all hours of operation. Provider stated she has been doing some reorganizing and will have exit areas clear by next week. Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3, the exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time (page 27).
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-22
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
- Licensing Specialist reviewed training requirements for all personnel and observed two childcare personnel who did complete the 40-hour introductory training requirement. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was given regarding the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement and completion time frames.
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2025
More details
- 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
- Licensing Specialist observed four children files that contained expired Florida Certificates of immunization. Reviewed 15 childrens files (A -Z) including newly enrolled. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining current immunization forms. Per CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The facility extinguishers are expired. the date on them is March 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One childcare personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one childcare personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same childcare personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on sit ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One childcare personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one childcare personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same childcare personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on sit ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [0ne] child care personnel for [six] children is required. A ratio of [two] child care personnel for [fourteen] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2.3 Ratios The children were all in the same classroom with the two staff members. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. Corrected at time of inspection, I remained on premises until the director returned to the facility and entered the classroom to assist teachers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. There is a staff member that have not completed there 40-hour training. (See Supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- 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. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- 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. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: There is a staff member that has not completed her early literacy. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- Report comments
- 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. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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]
- Report comments
- 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facili ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The entrance light constantly flickers. This also includes one of lights in the multipurpose room and one in the lunchroom. Corrective action is needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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
Could you describe the steps taken to ensure that all required background screening documentation is complete and up-to-date for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that required background screening and personnel file documentation was not on file for all employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for maintaining the required 18-inch distance between all napping and sleeping spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that the required minimum distance between sleeping spaces was not being maintained in multiple classrooms.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that all staff members are fully trained and compliant with current supervision requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to supervision, including instances where children were left unattended and staff training documentation was incomplete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or when staff are moving between rooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections between 2024 and 2025 show that the center was cited for not meeting required staff-to-child ratios.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage ongoing staff training requirements to ensure all personnel have completed their necessary certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 through 2026 show a repeated pattern of findings regarding incomplete staff training documentation.
Related violations