The facility failed to maintain a temperature between 65 degrees and 82 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.3, A
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialists observed classrooms downstairs warm. Licensing Specialist measured temperature in classrooms and measurements were between 83 and 84 degrees in classrooms. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining adequate temperatures in classrooms and should not exceed 80 degrees. The facility is housed in a church. The Church admin spoke with licensing Specialists and stated the A/C is working on it however a part was ordered but has not yet arrived. Licensing Specialists informed Director and Church admin that due to not being able to maintain adequate temperatures the facility will need to close until repairs or temporary ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing specialist observed several roaches in the facility. Corrected at time of inspection. The Director provided documentation verifying that the facility maintains monthly pest control services to address and prevent these issues. Director is contacting pest control to come back out and treat the facility again to ensure the issue is resolved.
Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialists observed diaper changing procedures were not posted in 1-year old classroom. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding diaper changing procedures being posted in the changing area. Provider posted diaper changing procedures in the changing of the 1-year-old classroom at the time of the inspection. Per Child Care Facility (CCF) Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
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
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist reviewed 22 staff files and observed 14 staff files with outdated CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Corrective action needed. Per Child Care Facility (CCF) Handbook, Section 7.4, 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 (pages 61 and 62).
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist reviewed 22 personnel files and observed personnel listed on supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding literacy training requirements. Provider stated on 10/09/2025 via telephone that personnel listed on supplemental was moved from the classroom to other personnel until all training requirements have been met.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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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
Licensing Specialist reviewed 22 personnel files and observed personnel listed on supplemental did not complete literacy training requirement. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding literacy training requirements. Provider stated on 10/09/2025 via telephone that personnel listed on supplemental was moved from the classroom to other personnel until all training requirements have been met.
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 complete 40-hour Introductory Childcare Training. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was given regarding 40-hour Introductory Childcare Training requirements. Per CCF Handbook, 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. Tra ... [truncated]
The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D
Inspector notes
Licensing counselor monitored the facility's fire drill log, the last fire drill documented was conducted on 7/7/2023; there was no fire drill or emergency drill documented during the month of June 2023 when children were in care. The director states a drill was completed for June 2023 but was unable to locate document while licensing counselor was present. A fire drill was not completed at the time of inspection due to rain storm. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection. Documentation produced after the inspection will not be used to meet the licensing standard or corrective ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 14, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-18
Medium concern: Staff training
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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
Inspector notes
Licensing counselor observed the training transcript for personnel who was hired on 02/27/2023 shows safe sleep training started a safe sleep course on 05/31/2023 and completed on 06/17/2023. 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 ... [truncated]
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
Inspector notes
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not observed posted in food preparation and toileting areas. During the inspection hand washing procedures were posted in these areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-16
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 ensure that classroom temperatures remain comfortable for children throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that the facility had difficulty maintaining appropriate classroom temperatures. Asking this helps parents understand the current process for monitoring the environment and addressing climate control issues.
Context
The temperature issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in June 2026 was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for maintaining facility cleanliness and managing pest control?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that sanitation and facility environment topics have appeared in multiple reports over the past three years. This question allows the director to explain the ongoing maintenance and prevention measures currently in place.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe how you track staff training requirements to ensure everyone stays up to date on their certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports indicate that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic of review in recent years. This question helps parents understand how the center manages personnel records and ensures all staff meet required training standards.
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General question
How do you handle routine maintenance and repairs to ensure the facility environment remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center prioritizes and manages facility upkeep helps parents feel confident about the daily environment their child will experience. This provides insight into the center's proactive approach to facility management.
General question
What is your process for communicating with families if there are unexpected changes to the daily schedule or facility operations?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for parents to feel informed and supported. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center keeps them updated regarding any operational adjustments.