Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.52
- Local median
- 1.4
Creative Learning Academy LLC
1222 Live Oak St, Quincy, FL 32351
- License:
- C02GA0027
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 51
- License expiration:
- May 24, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Creative Learning Academy LLC from January 18, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 23, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32351
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 23%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 12, 2023September 13, 2024December 16, 2025April 23, 2026June 8, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 13, 2024January 13, 2025April 23, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024January 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed personnel training record which shows the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement is not complete. See Supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel training records and observed one personnel who did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 reviewed personnel training records and observed two personnel who did not complete the 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. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Reviewed 10 childrens files (P-Z) including newly enrolled. All (A-Z) children files viewed this licensing period. During file review Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file that did not contain a current Florida Certificate of immunization, last immunization record on file for child expired. See supplemental. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding immunization/religious exemption records. Licensing Specialist received childs current immunization record from the provider by email on 04/23/2026, email deleted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist (LS)partially reviewed staff files in office. At time of inspection, LS reviewed 9 staff files. There are 9 staff employed at facility. During file review Licensing Specialist observed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements forms on file were not current. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding annually signing CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Provider had personnel to sign CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- 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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. Provider emailed Licensing Specialist on 12/16/25 current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for 5 staff.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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 Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining current and valid certificates of course completion for first aid training. Provider emailed Licensing Specialist on 12/16/25 current and valid certificates of course completion for first aid training for 5 staff.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that annual fire inspection by the local authority expired on 4/3/25. A current inspection must be completed annually. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was given regarding maintaining a current annual fire inspection. Provider stated that local fire authority had a delay in service which caused the annual fire inspection to be delayed. Provider forwarded Licensing Specialist an email from the local fire authority explaining delay and upcoming appointment for 4/18/25 at 3pm. Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Cha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Personnel listed on supplemental was not added back to roster after immediately being rehired. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was given regarding maintaining employee roster- clearinghouse current. Provider stated she has tried to correct it but is having some technical difficulties. Licensing Specialist suggested to provider to contact background screening for technical assistance.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed more than 10 cockroaches underneath portable sink cabinet in the infant room. Photos and video were taken. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding vermin infestation. Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation (pg.20). Licensing Specialist requested provider retain pest control services and provide inspection/service report.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
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 1 Childs file with an expired certificate of immunization. See supplemental. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Provider informed parent that child cannot return to the facility until current immunization certificate is provided. Technical assistance was provided regarding The Florida Certificate of Immunization. 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, DH680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, D ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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 Corrected prior to uploading. Provider emailed Licensing Specialist on 913/24 documentation of CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Records for all personnel. See Supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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
- 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 Completed prior to uploading. Provider emailed Licensing Specialist on 9/13/24 notice that was sent to parent explaining that the child will not be able to attend facility until documentation of immunization is received. See Supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 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 Completed prior to uploading. Provider emailed Licensing Specialist on 9/13/24 notice that was sent to parent explaining that the child will not be able to attend facility until documentation of immunization is received. See Supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 2-year-old classroom to be cluttered and unclean. Corner of classroom had some broken toys, childrens blankets that are used for naptime were piled together in a corner, Toys were observed to be dirty with spots on them that could be wiped cleaned. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider failed to document an accident/incident report on the day it occurred. Technical Assistance was given to the provider at time of inspection. See supplemental. Provider agreed to document accident or incident reports on the day it occurs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation of an accident or incident report was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. Technical assistance given to the provider at the time of inspection. Provider agreed to maintain all accident or incident reports for a minimum of one year.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- One childcare personal out of compliance for 40hr training, one of the staff members was present and supervising the infant class at the time of my inspection. (see supplemental) Technical Assistance was given I advised the director the training requirements of the staff at the facility is very important to keep it updated. (Please see supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2023
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 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
- Technical assistance provided Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must completea 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: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years Inservice training requirements. Monitored in-service for 7/1/22-6/30/23. There are 2 staff members that did not complete there 10hr Inservice training. (see supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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
- 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)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 site at the facility at all times children are in care. For childcare personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of childcare personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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
- 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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 site at the facility at all times children are in care. For childcare personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be childcare personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of childcare personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed two shelves in the hallways of the facility with candles burning by fire, photo taken for licensing file. At the time of inspection the provider extinguished the candles. CCF Handbook Section 3.2. A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor observed roaches in the infant and one year old rooms. Video taken for licensing file. At the time of inspection the provider cleaned the roaches. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Personnel was was observed diapering a child in a one-year old class, and licensing counselor observed the personnel was unable to wash hands after diapering because the portable sink inside the classroom didn't have running water. It was observed that the water jugs used for the handwashing sinks were empty in three classrooms (1 infant class and 2 one-year-old classes). At the time of inspection personnel filled the water jugs for all of the the portable sinks and personnel had water for handwashing. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A. When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [notice was not provided to parents during the month of April 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility does not have documentation showing the distracted adult brochure was provided to parents/guardians of enrolled children during the month of April 2023. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com .
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor observed live and dead vermin along the floor board and wall in the one year old classroom. At the time of inspection the provider removed the dead vermin, terminated the live vermin, then cleaned and sanitized the area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Docume ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed 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 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed documentation of safe sleep training and fire extinguisher training missing from personnel record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 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 train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed personnel record missing a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. At the time of inspection personnel signed the form. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C 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: 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed all personnel are not listed on the facility's clearinghouse roster. CCF Handbook, Section 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
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 manage and verify that all required background screening documents are up to date for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection show a finding regarding the maintenance of the employee roster in the background screening clearinghouse. This question allows you to understand the administrative steps the center takes to keep these important records current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that the required number of staff members with current CPR and first aid certifications are always present on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where the center was found to have an inadequate number of staff trained in CPR or first aid. Asking about their current coverage strategy helps you understand how they maintain these safety requirements at all times.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that some personnel had not completed required training before having contact with children. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and confirms staff training status before they start their roles.
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Finding-specific
How do you maintain the cleanliness of the facility and ensure that all areas remain free of clutter and pests?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2024 and 2025 included findings related to facility cleanliness and the presence of pests. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's routine cleaning and maintenance schedule.
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General question
What is your process for communicating with families when a child’s health or immunization records are nearing their expiration date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping health records up to date is essential for a smooth enrollment experience. Understanding how the center proactively communicates with parents about these requirements helps ensure that children can continue attending without interruption.