Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The linens used by the children at the facility were observed stored on stacked mats. This practice is unsanitary and not in compliance with licensing standards, as linens must be stored in a sanitary manner to prevent cross-contamination. Corrected at time of inspection: linens were removed from the mats at the facility.
A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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There are not sufficient mats for all the children in care at the time of inspection.
Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
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3.9.2 Food Storage D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. Facility owner was advised to label the items in the freezer at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by [The baby food were out dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
3.9.3 Food Safety If a facility chooses to provide food to children directly or by contract with an outside source, such as a caterer, the food must be free from spoilage and handled in a sanitary manner at all times. The facility must have adequate equipment available to maintain food safety. All of the baby food in the infant's classroom as outdated. Corrected at time of inspection all items were removed and placed in the trash.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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]
Correction / follow-up note
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. The baby bottles were in the refrigerator not labeled with names or dates. Corrected at time of inspection staff members was advised to immediately label the baby bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
The facility made use of double or multi-deck cribs, cots or beds for children younger than one year old. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
3.6.1 Bedding and Linens A. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. There was an infant asleep in the bouncing seat. Corrected at time of inspection, staff member placed the infant in the crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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]
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7.1 Immunization Records There is a child at the facility with expired immunization. (see supplemental)
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. The heater vents had lint/dust build up. Corrected at time of inspection, director was able to clean the outside of the vent with a damp cleaning rag.
A health 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]
Correction / follow-up note
3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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. There is what appears to be mold build up around both window air condition units. This need to be cleaned so it doesn't cause potential harm to sta ... [truncated]
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC overserved children in 3/4-year-old classroom napping. Mats were not 18 in apart. The teacher moved children around to make mats 18 in apart. Corrected at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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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
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed infants sleeping with a pacifier clip. FSC removed the clips from pacifier. TA was given. Corrected at time of inspection.
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 your current process for ensuring infants are placed in appropriate sleeping equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in 2025 note an instance where an infant was found in a bouncing seat rather than a crib. Asking about this helps clarify how staff are trained on safe sleep environments for infants.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that items in the cribs are limited to those that are safe for infants?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 identified items in a crib that could pose a risk to infants. This question allows you to learn about the facility's current practices for maintaining a clear and safe sleep space.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of bedding and linens to ensure they remain clean and sanitary for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that the storage of bedding and linens has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. Asking about this helps you understand the current procedures in place to keep these items clean.
Context
The latest inspection in May 2026 was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for checking food items to ensure they are fresh and properly labeled?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that food labeling and freshness have been noted in past inspections. This question helps you understand how the center currently monitors food safety and storage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of immunization records to ensure all children's files are kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from 2025 noted a case where an immunization record was expired. Asking about this process helps you understand how the center maintains accurate and current health documentation for all children.