Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.14
- Local median
- 1.97
Wondering Minds Learning Center LLC
7586 Woodville Hwy, Tallahassee, FL 32305
- License:
- C02LE0062
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- May 26, 2027
Typical cost: $1,001 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,001 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $46.19 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Leon 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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Wondering Minds Learning Center LLC from January 24, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 45 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 15, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 45
- Higher-concern violations
- 18
- Repeated topics
- 10
7 in last 12 months
18 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 32305
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 10
- Local average
- 2.5
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 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
August 22, 2023January 10, 2024December 11, 2024October 22, 2025December 29, 2025April 17, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
May 14, 2024September 10, 2024September 25, 2025October 22, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 22, 2023January 10, 2024May 14, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024May 14, 2024December 29, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 25, 2025October 22, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024December 29, 2025Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 25, 2025October 22, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 11, 2024September 25, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 10, 2024April 17, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024September 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Smoking was observed in the facility, outdoor area, during a field trip or in a vehicle used to transport children, while children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1,E Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During interviews Licensing Specialist and other department staff were informed that one teacher was observed through window by a child smoking a cigarette on playground. Teacher was interviewed and admitted to smoking a cigarette on the far end of playground one time when the children were not outside. Corrected at the time of inspection. Licensing Specialist provided Teacher and Director with technical assistance with child care facilities licensing requirements regarding smoking. Provider stated she will also discuss requirements with all staff. Tecaher stated she understood rule and it will not happen again. Per Child Care Facility (CCF) Handbook, Section 3.1, E, Pursuant ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-08
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 Specialist observed multiple children mats in the 2 through 5-year-old area that were not a minimum of 18 inches in distance during naptime. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining a minimum of 18 inches between napping/sleeping space. Childcare personnel rearranged mats to 18 inches apart.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Multiple staff present with online CPR training. Licensing Specialist no staff at facility received training in an on-site in person skills assessment course. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding having 1 personnel on site at all that has been trained in an on- site CPR course. Licensing Specialist received an email from provider with proof of registration for an on-site in person CPR training course on 04/25/2026.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
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
- 1 child care personnel at the facility did not complete the 40-hour introductory child care training requirement within the required time frame. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding completing the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirements within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 11 personnel files. Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel file that was missing CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. See supplemental. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining a signed and current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form in all personnel/volunteer files. 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 11 personnel files. Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel file that was missing the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form. See supplemental. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character on file for all personnel. Provider had personnel to sign the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 11 personnel files and observed 1 Personnel who needed to be rescreened after a 90-day break in service. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding background screening requirements after a 90-day break in service. Provider submitted a resubmission for personnel at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year old ] group was inadequate in that [the teacher was observed more than once on cell phone and not actively supervising children at the time of the inspection.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Supervision of children in the 2-year-old group was inadequate in that the teacher was observed by licensing specialist more than once on cell phone and not actively supervising children at the time of the inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding adequate supervision of all children in care. Licensing Specialist referred all facility to be retrained on adequate supervision by the department approved trainer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 did not complete the 40-hour introductory training requirements. See supplemental. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding completing the 40-hour introductory training requirements within the required time frame. Licensing Specialist reviewed childcare personnel training transcript prior to uploading and viewed personnel had completed the 40 hour introductory training requirements on 11/08/2025.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility could not provide licensing authority documentation of attendance verified by child care personnel. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding personnel verifying arrival/departure times of all children in care. Provider stated she will have personnel begin to verify arrival and departure times of all children in care. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Enforcement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was given regarding child abuse /neglect and adequate supervision. Provider stated she will conduct a training on adequate supervision. Prior to uploading all personnel completed a training on adequate supervision conducted by department approved trainer. See complaint narrative. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider stated the children in care healt ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [6 one year old] children is required. A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [15 one and two year old children] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Personnel stated the date accident/incident occurred a ratio of 1 child care was present in the classroom of 15 one and two years. Facility was out of ratio the date the incident occurred. Provider could not provide documentation to licensing authority as to how many teachers were present on the date/time accident/incident occurred. Ratio was in compliance the date of inspection. Ratio 09/25/25 1-year olds 4:1 2-year-olds 7:1 3-year-olds 15:2 4/5-year-olds 11:1 Additional personnel present 1
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [a child was running in classroom and fell on a toy causing swelling and a black eye. The teacher had fifteen 1 and 2 year old children and could not adequately supervise all the children.], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that a child was running in classroom and fell on a toy causing swelling and a black eye. The teacher had fifteen 1- and 2-year-old children and could not adequately supervise all the children, which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D. See Complaint Narrative. • Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding adequate supervision of all children in care. Licensing Specialist referred all facility to be retrained on adeq ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist request to view facility emergency preparedness plan and provider stated facility did not have emergency preparedness plan or could not locate it. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was given regarding maintaining a written emergency preparedness plan. Provider emailed Licensing Specialist facility's emergency preparedness plan on 10/03/2025.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-13
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that facility did not provide an accident or incident report on the day an accident/incident occurred. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding accident/incident documentation. Licensing Specialist discussed with provider about allowing personnel authority to notify parent and complete reports.. Licensing Specialist referred all personnel to be retrained on accident/incident documentation by dept approved trainer. Provider stated all personnel will complete reports on accident/incident the date it occurs, Provider stated she will hold a training with staff on accident/incident documentation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility could not provide licensing authority documentation of attendance verified by child care personnel. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding verified attendance records by child care personnel. Provider stated child care personnel do not verify arrival and departure times of children. Provider stated she will have personnel begin to verify arrival and departure times of children. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Enforcement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was given regarding child abuse/neglect and inadequate supervision. See Complaint Narrative. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider stated she will create emergency preparedness plan and allow teachers to notify parents in the event of an accident /incident. Provider stated the safety of all the children is always her priority. Counselor Comments Friendly ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[a fire drill conducted for the month of November.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following: [ a fire drill conducted for the month of November.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Corrected at time of inspection. FSC had provider complete a fire drill. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed the facility did not have documented proof that (1) childcare personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome] . CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Corrected prior to uploading. Provider called FSC and informed it was completed. FSC observed completed safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome on childcare personnel transcript. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed Childcare personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 Corrected at time of inspection. Staff went to their assigned classrooms. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left unattended while being diapered or when changing clothes and/or a safety strap or harness was used on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, F General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- (1) Children was left unattended while being diapered or when changing clothes and/or a safety strap or harness was used on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, F Corrected time of inspection. staff have been informed that they must not leave a child unattended or if they have straps to use them. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-16
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed (1) Child was placed in a rocker seat sleeping and napping with pacifier attached to the child that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Pictures were taken. Corrected at time of inspection. Provider moved 1-year-old child to a mat and removed the pacifier clip.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. There were sippy cups in the refrigerator not labeled with child's names. Staff immediately marked the cups.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. The diapering mat is not impermeable and need a smooth surface.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D
- Report comments
- D. Moveable or non-stationary indoor climbing structures require padding for landing. Permanent or stationary playground equipment installed indoors must meet the same requirements for installation and use as outlined in the Outdoor Equipment section 3.12 B, C, D, E, F and I. The facility has no documentation of monthly inspections of the environment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Report comments
- B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. There is no documentation of the monthly physical environment form.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
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 (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care 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 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
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 (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care 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 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) 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 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]
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 [it was not conducted inApril.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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 . Distracted driver brochure was not sent out during the month of April.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. There were several staff members with expired Child Abuse and Neglect Forms. The director had staff members to sign new updated forms. (SEE Supplemental)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 (1-year-old's)] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [25 (Mixed ages 1- 4)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 2 staff caring for 25 students age ranging from 1-4. At time of inspection staff moved the 1-years-old to a different spot. FSC gave TA. At naptime infants and 1-year-olds ratio stays the same. Mixed ratio is allowed during naptime, but majority age rules.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not initiate 40-hr ICCT within 90 days of employment. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Staff did not complete early literacy within 12 months of employment. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not complete pre-service within 90 days of employment. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not sign an exposure plan at time of employment. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff child abuse and neglect form on file was expired. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not complete document at time of initial screening. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not complete 22-23 in-service training. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed expired immunization form in student file. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed student file. There was no physical form on file. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Physical form was missing in child's file. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not 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 [it was not completed in April]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility did not have documentation of April 2023 distracted adult. Corrective Action needed. There are 39 children enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed childcare personnel that has not initiated 40-hr training. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
Can you tell me about the steps you take to ensure that staff members are actively supervising children at all times while they are on the playground or in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that a staff member was observed smoking on the playground, which is not permitted while children are in care. This question helps parents understand how the center reinforces its policies on staff conduct and supervision during outdoor time.
- Context
- The incident was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that napping areas are set up to maintain the required distance between mats for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining proper spacing between napping mats has been a recurring topic in recent reports. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages sleep safety and room setup on a daily basis.
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Finding-specific
How do you verify that all staff members have completed their required background screenings and training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that background screening documentation and staff training requirements have been identified as areas for improvement in multiple reports. This question allows parents to learn about the center's administrative oversight and hiring practices.
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Finding-specific
Could you explain the system you use to ensure that arrival and departure times are accurately recorded for every child each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports show that attendance recordkeeping has been a concern in recent months. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks who is present and ensures accurate documentation for safety and accountability.
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Finding-specific
How does your team approach ongoing training for staff regarding child guidance and positive interaction techniques?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections mention concerns related to child guidance and supervision. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to staff development and the methods used to support a positive environment for children.
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