Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.75
- Local median
- 0.54
Heaven Sent Child Care Center II
2428 Hartsfield Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- License:
- C02LE0448
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 110
- License expiration:
- October 14, 2026
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 violationsOctober 6, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for Heaven Sent Child Care Center II from February 10, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 15, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of May 29, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 42
- Higher-concern violations
- 15
- Repeated topics
- 5
10 in last 12 months
21 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32303
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.44
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 7 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 16, 2024May 7, 2025September 16, 2025December 31, 2025February 6, 2026April 10, 2026May 15, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 5, 2024September 11, 2025January 8, 2026April 10, 2026May 15, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 8, 2024May 7, 2025February 3, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 7, 2025September 11, 2025May 15, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 8, 2024February 3, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed multiple fluorescent light bulbs and fixtures in both classrooms located in building A where office is located that were not fully functional. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 listed as other personnel in direct contact and care of children in the 3 through 5-year-old classroom. Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel training record and observed the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirements were not completed. See Supplemental. Licensing Specialist observed reviewed trainings records and observed personnel in infant classroom did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. See Supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 seat belts in the facilitys van that are non-operable. 1st seat belt located in the last rear row of van would not extend to buckle. 2nd seat belt located in the second to last seat was buckled in and would not unbuckle. Photos/video were taken at the time of inspection. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider stated she has not replaced bulbs/fixtures due to the cost being too expensive at this time. Provider stated she will replace fluorescent bulbs/fixtures in classrooms located in building A this month. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Licensing Specialist observed personnel training record which shows the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement has not been completed. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Licensing Specialist observed personnel training record which shows the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement has not been met. See supplemental.Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 one year old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7 to 8 one and two year old children were observed present on multiple dates on attendance roster ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed attendance sheets that recorded 8 one- and 2-year-old children as present in 1- and 2-year-old classroom with one child care personnel on multiple dates listed on attendance roster. Director stated that there are 7/8 one- and 2-year year present at a time in classroom on occasion with one teacher. Child Care personnel for one year classroom stated she has had 7 to 8 one year old children in classroom on several occasions with no other teacher. Teacher stated she had 7 one- and 2-year-old children all day today. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining ratio at all times. Provider stated she woul ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The quantity of toys, equipment and/or furnishings suitable to each childs age and development was inadequate for the number of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed inadequate quantity of toy trains and other toys in the 1- and 2-year-old classroom. Licensing observed 1 toy train and a few blocks in 1- and 2-year-old classroom. Corrective action needed. Per Child Care Facility CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, A , child care facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities page 38.
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed accident/incidents reports. Licensing Specialist observed there was not an accident report available at the facility to review for child who was injured. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was given regarding ensuring accident/incidents reports being given the date the incident occurs. Provider emailed Licensing Specialist on 02/05/26 an incomplete accident report for child that was not signed by parent. Provider stated she did send accident report to parent.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the childs full name, time, describtion of accident,witness, what action was taken, were parents contacted and description medical treatment/first aid ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider emailed Licensing Specialist accident report for the child that was injured. Licensing Specialist observed accident report was incomplete and did not include the childs full name, time, description of accident, if anyone witness incident, what action was taken, were parents contacted and description medical treatment/first aid. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding sufficiently completing documentation of incident/accident reports. Licensing Specialist referred Director and all child care personnel to complete re training in Supervision, Ratio and Accident/Incident documentation with department approved trainer.
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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
- Licensing Specialist monitored daily attendance records and observed records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. Licensing Specialist observed check marks were each child name if present and a X if child was absent. Corrective action needed. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed multiple fluorescent light bulbs and fixtures in both classrooms located in building A where office is located that were not fully functional. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Licensing Specialist observed personnel training record which shows the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement has not been completed. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant] group was inadequate in that [infants were left unsupervised when infant room teacher left classroom to open the front entrance door. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Upon arrival, Licensing Specialists observed Teacher in infant classroom leave infants unattended to open front entrance door. Infant was left with a propped bottle and another infant in crib was left with a pacifier string clipped to clothing. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding supervision. Supervision was corrected when infant room teacher returned to classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialists observed 1 infant with a propped bottle. Teacher left classroom unattended to open front entrance door. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Licensing Specialist asked personnel to individually fed infant. Personnel picked up infant and fed infant for the remainder of the feeding. Technical assistance was provided regarding individually feeding infants who cannot feed themselves.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, C General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialists observed one infant in a bouncer chair with a bottle being propped by a blanket. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Licensing Specialists asked personnel to remove propped bottle and hold infant for the remainder of the feeding. Personnel removed bottle from blanket and held infant for the remainder of the feeding. Technical assistance was provided regarding infant feedings.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-08
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
- Licensing Specialist observed one infant in crib with a pacifier string clipped to clothing. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Licensing Specialist's asked personnel to remove pacifier string from clothing of infant in crib. Technical assistance was provided regarding safe sleep and strangulation/suffocation hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 in infant classroom did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirements. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Trainings course completion time frame.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation of a current annual physical examination for the facility's driver. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining current annual physical examination form for all drivers. Provider stated she has a appointment scheduled for 09/13/25. Per CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1The driver of any vehicle used by a childcare program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement. B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed areas in 1 year old room, 2-year-old room and 3/4-year-old with chipping paint on walls. All areas were more than 4 inches in length and width, photos taken. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding chipping paint on walls. Per 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 b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed one unhinged gate with gap located on primary playground. Gap in gate was measured at 4.8 inches wide, photos taken. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining playground gate area and that all gates are properly functioning. Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed facility's driver did not have valid first aid and CPR training. Facility's driver First Aid and CPR card expired on 5/2/25. See supplemental. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was given regarding maintaining valid CPR/ first aid for facility driver. On 05/09/25, Provider emailed Licensing Specialist completed course certificates. Facility's driver First Aid and CPR card expires on 05/08/27. Per CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1- B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures (page 15) .
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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
- Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have at least one childcare 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 given regarding maintaining current and valid CPR during all hours of operation. On 05/09/25, Provider emailed Licensing Specialist completed course certificates, email deleted. Per CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of cours ... [truncated]
- 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
- Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have at least one childcare 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 given regarding maintaining current and valid first aid present at all times children are in care. On 05/09/25, Provider emailed Licensing Specialist completed course certificates. Per CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certif ... [truncated]
- 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
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [renewal fire drill]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 9/16/24 Licensing Specialist was unable to conduct renewal fire drill due to fire system panel no functioning. Provider immediately called Fire System maintenace company and scheduled repair. Licensing Specialist spoke with Fire System maintenace company, technician stated system would be repaired on Monday 9/23/24. Emergency preparedness drill was conducted. Corrected prior to uploading. On 9/24/24, Licensing Specialist observed fire alarm panel repaired, and fire alarm system sounded off and is fully functional at this time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
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
- (1) 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) Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Infants 4:1 1/2-year-olds 8:1 - out of ratio 3-year-olds 11:1 4 /5-year-olds 14:1 Corrected at time of inspection. Technical assistance was given to provider. Director arrived 15 minutes after Family Services Counselor (FSC) began inspection and corrected ratio in 1 year old classroom by moving 2 (2-year-old) children to another classroom. Corrected Ratio: Infants 4:1 1-year-olds 6:1 2/3-year-olds (majority 3) 13:1 4 /5-year-olds 14:1 1 additional individual present
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [1 infant swing is missing safety strap.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that 1 infant swing is missing safety strap. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing and climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed the ground cover or other protective surface under the swing and climbing equipment was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D FSC observed piles of sand, however it was not placed under fall zone. Provider stated that she would be working on this soon. Technical assistance given. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Correction / follow-up note
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A FSC observed individual said to be volunteer unsupervised with the children. No file or documentation was available for individual. Individual actively works at another facility and does have all documentation however this facility did not have it on file. Technical assistance given. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain the sink, toilet and/or bath facilities used by the children in good operating condition, clean and sanitized or disinfected, posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Bathroom sink used by children were not clean and sanitized. Corrective Action Needed
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [signature that second child care personnel completed visual sweep of the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility's transportation log shows the driver completed sweep of the vehicle, however the log does not include signature that a second child care personnel completed sweep of the vehicle. Standard is marked completed at time of the inspection as the provider states transportation is not being provided during the summer months. Licensing will monitor documentation once the provider starts transportation again. Photo of log taken for licensing file. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2.A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed electrical outlets in the room with children ages 1-2 did not have electrical outlet covers in place. At the time of inspection personnel placed covers into the electrical outlets. Photo taken for licensing file. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed the floor mats available for children in care to use for napping were not covered with an impermeable surface. Photos taken for licensing file. At the time of inspection provider showed licensing counselor that new mats were ordered. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observe diaper changing mat torn. Photo taken for licensing file. At the time of inspection diapering mat was replaced. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide, spring bouncer, and dome jungle gym] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor observed the ground beneath the slide, spring bouncer, and dome jungle gym are not maintained with six inches protective surface. Photos taken for licensing file. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, 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. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- 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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a 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 completi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed documentation of fire extinguisher training is missing from personnel who was hired 4/27/2023. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5 All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed the facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place in the infant room. At the time of inspection covers were placed into the electrical outlet. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. At time of inspection bottles were labeled. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. Monitored 8 personnel records. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
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 current process for ensuring all vehicle seat belts and safety restraints are in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that some seat belts in the facility's van were found to be non-operable. This question helps understand how the center maintains its transportation equipment for the safety of children.
- Context
- Correction due date is 5/29/2026.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining accurate daily attendance records, including arrival and departure times for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that attendance records did not consistently include specific arrival and departure times. This question helps clarify how the center tracks children's presence throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day in every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where staffing ratios were not met in classrooms. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure consistent supervision.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members have completed their required introductory training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate repeated findings regarding staff training requirements and certifications. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for tracking and verifying that all personnel meet the necessary training standards.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for inspecting classrooms and play areas to ensure everything is in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted several instances where facility areas or equipment were not in good repair. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe and well-kept environment for children.
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