The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
LS reviewed all three personnel records. The employee listed on the Supplemental sheet had not signed this form since 5/16/25. She signed one today. Director stated, she will have all staff sign this form in the future when she signs it at license renewal time to prevent this from occurring in the future. Technical support provided. 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.
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [parents were not provided this brochure during August or September]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Technical support was provided. 4. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
Correction status
Due by December 6, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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 [this brochure/info. was not provided to the parents during September]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Technical support was provided. 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.
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
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When FSC arrived only one child care personnel was present with 13 children (including a 1 y/o). A 2nd child care personnel arrived a few minutes later, bringing the CCF into compliance with required ratios. Then the ratio was: 6:1 - mixed group (1 y/o - school age) 7:1 - school age Technical support was provided. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
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The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
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The director wrote and posted the menu during this inspection. Technical support was provided. H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who partici ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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 [the information was not provided to the parents during April]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Correction / follow-up note
FSC reviewed all 13 children's records. Technical support was provided regarding providing the distracted adult information to all parents and obtaining a parent signature. (in April and September every year). 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 ... [truncated]
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
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The last monthly inspection was documented on 10/18/22. Director completed a physical environmental inspection during this inspection. Technical support provided. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-09
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
Could you describe your current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2024 noted a time when the number of children present exceeded the required staff-to-child ratio. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center manages supervision and staffing levels.
Context
The incident was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required safety and maintenance inspections for playground equipment are documented and kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an earlier inspection indicate that documentation for monthly playground equipment checks was missing. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking these important safety maintenance tasks.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required parent information and staff records are consistently updated and maintained?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that recordkeeping regarding parent information and staff forms has been a recurring topic in multiple reports. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current administrative processes.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate important health and safety information, such as brochures or policy updates, to families throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel confident that they will receive timely updates on health and safety topics. This helps clarify the center's communication routine with enrolled families.
General question
What is your process for posting weekly menus so that parents can easily see what is being served to the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Knowing where and when menus are posted helps parents plan for their child's nutrition. This question helps parents understand the center's daily routine and transparency regarding meals.