Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
There were infants bottles containing formula observed in the facility refrigerator without names labeled on them. The director labeled the bottles at the time of the inspection to correct the noncompliance. 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
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: Health or food records
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Prepared bottles brought to the facility were not properly refrigerated and used within 24 hours. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
There were two bottles containing formula observed in the infant classroom bathroom under the changing table. Corrected at the time of inspection: The bottles were immediately removed, taken to the kitchen, and discarded at the time of the inspection. 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food D. Prepared bottles must be placed in the refrigerator immediately and used within 24 hours.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Cotton balls or applicators, Sterile gauze pads or rolls]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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The facility first aid kit was missing cotton ball and gauze pads.
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
Official code
37-06
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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There are children in care at the facility with expired immunization. (See Supplemental) 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 65C22.001(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 th ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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]
Correction / follow-up note
There are newly enrolled children in care without required physical forms. (See Supplemental) 7.2 Student Health Records C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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
There were two staff members at the facility with expired CAN forms. (See supplemental documentation.) The noncompliance was corrected at the time of the inspection when the director had the staff members complete and sign updated CAN forms. 7.4 Personnel Records 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 childcare personnel. .
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Climber was not maintained at 6 inches] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The fall zones under the climber were not maintained at 6inches.3.12 Outdoor EquipmentD. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
Correction status
Due by March 3, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
There are children at the facility with expired immunization.
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 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 was dust build up around the facility vents.Staff member cleaned the vent at the time of inspection correcting the infraction.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The placement of [Climber ] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
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3.12 Outdoor EquipmentC. All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area.
Correction status
Due by March 3, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
There are several children at the facility in care without physical exams. (See supplemental) 7.2 Student Health RecordsC. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed, labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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. The items in the refrigerator were discarded in the trash at the time of inspection; they were not sealed or labeled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-21
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the slide and the merry go round] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The slide and the merry go round re ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 23, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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 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]
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [was not 6'' deep and 6' foot out on all sides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Fall zone were not 6'' deep and 6' out on all sides. Provider had someone to put more mulch out during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
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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 65C22.001(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 Facilit ... [truncated]
The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [The two-year-old classroom has a capacity of six children. ] based on 35 square feet and [12 children ] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
3.4.2 Indoor Square Footage/Usable Floor Space D. Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. Licensing specialist observed 15 children in the two-year-old classroom. The capacity in that classroom is 6. The director stated that they combined two classes for circle time. They split up the two classes.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
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7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as lon ... [truncated]
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
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7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. There is a child with expired physical form. (See Supplemental)
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
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. FSC Richardson observed Infant bottles not labeled with first and last names. Infant teacher Labeled bottles before inspection was completed.
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: 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]
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]
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7.1 Immunization Records One child immunization was expired on September 1, 2023. The child's mother is employed at the facility and called the doctor's office and had it sent over. Technical Assistance offered: I recommended to the provider utilize Florida Shots for updates, a great resource for the facilities.
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
LC observed serval infants with items in their playpen. One infant had a standard size pillow, stuff animal, and a toy in it. Another infant had a blanket and a pacifier with a leash attachment and the third infant had a blanket inside the playpen. Corrective action: The teacher removed the items from the playpen. LC went over crib requirements with the director and teacher.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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]
Correction / follow-up note
Staff members listed on the supplemental did not have updated abuse and neglect forms. Corrective action: The director printed and had all staff members sign the forms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
LC observed the daily attendance not filled out for each classroom for 5/9/23. Corrective action: The director checked in all the students and gave each teacher their attendance clipboard. ENFORCEMENT
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 explain the process for ensuring that all first aid kit supplies are fully stocked and checked regularly?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that the first aid kit was missing required items like gauze and cotton balls. Asking about the current restocking process helps parents understand how the center maintains emergency readiness.
Context
Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that maintaining up-to-date student health and immunization documentation has been a repeated topic across several inspections over the last few years. This question allows the director to explain the system they use to track these important files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and safety checks for outdoor playground equipment to ensure it remains in good condition?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that maintaining outdoor equipment and fall zones has been a recurring area of focus for the facility. Understanding the current maintenance schedule helps parents feel confident about the safety of the play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring that all infant bottles brought from home are properly labeled and stored?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from May 2026 identified instances where infant bottles were not correctly labeled or stored. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to ensure proper food handling for infants.
Context
Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about upcoming deadlines for required health forms or immunization updates?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding health documentation helps ensure that all children remain compliant with safety requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center partners with families to keep records current.