Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.21
- Local median
- 0.79
La Petite Academy
9220 Baymeadows Park Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- License:
- C04DU0255
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 130
- License expiration:
- June 29, 2027
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Duval 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 inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 28 available inspections for La Petite Academy from February 16, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
14 inspections recorded violations, with 62 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 11, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 28
- Recorded violations
- 62
- Higher-concern violations
- 28
- Repeated topics
- 10
6 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
28 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32256
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 10
- Local average
- 1.56
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 11 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023February 7, 2024June 3, 2024June 3, 2025January 28, 2026June 3, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023October 26, 2023February 7, 2024June 3, 2024February 5, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
March 22, 2024June 3, 2024August 8, 2025January 28, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023June 3, 2024February 5, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023November 14, 2023February 5, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023June 3, 2024January 28, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023February 7, 2024Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023August 8, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023January 28, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 22, 2024June 3, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff members DCF Training Transcript during inspection that did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training as of inspection date. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility during inspection: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 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 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff members DCF Training Transcript during inspection that did not complete the Early Literacy Course as of inspection date. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook during inspection: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training 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 document ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed 1 child care personnel caring for a total of 16 children in a mixed age group of 3 & 4 year old children. There were 14- 3 year old children & 2- 4 year old children during inspection. Provider moved 1- 3 year old child to the 2 year old classroom during inspection. LS observed the following ratio during inspection: ~Mixed age group of 4 & 5 year old- 2 staff; 19 children ~Mixed age group of 3 & 4 year old- 1 staff; 16 children (14- 3 year old & 2- 4 year old) ~1 year old- 1 staff; 6 children ~1 year old- 2 staff; 7 children ~Mixed age group of 2 & 3 year old- 2 staff; 20 children ~1 year old- 1 staff; 6 children ~ Infants- 2 staff; 6 children ~ 3 additional staff ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 multiple classrooms within the facility that have multiple areas that there is peeling paint present. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentatio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [Sanibet & spray bottle with soap & water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed two spray bottles during inspection that were not labeled. The provider stated that one was soap & water, the other Sanibet. The provider labeled both spray bottles during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that 4 staff member's did not have the documentation to show that they had begun the 40 hour child care introductory child care training courses within 90 days of employment in the child care industry as child care personnel. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist could not observe 1 staff members completed Safe Sleep Practices and Shaken Baby Syndrome during inspection due to the training not being completed within 30 days of the date of hire. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that 3 staff members did not complete the School Readiness Training Requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the School Readiness Handbook: 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the interviews, a rodent/rat came out of the food prep area. Licensing Specialist notified the Department and was told that there was another agent handling that case. Licensing Specialist inspected the facility environment to ensure the children were not in danger. No droppings were found in the classrooms. Licensing Specialist advised the provider to clean and disinfect the facility thoroughly, especially the carpet areas in the classrooms. A slide show on how to get rid of rats in a daycare was also sent to the provider on 8/11/25 via email. Licensing Specialist has spoken with center Director and was told they are trying to take all measures to ensure they do every ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed a written warning for childcare personnel, A.Y. A.Y. did not follow company protocols and stored the cots in the wrong manner, close to the children, which fell over and hit a child on the head. This was resolved when the teacher was given a written warning on 8/7/2025. The child has also been removed from care and no longer attends the facility. 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space D. Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that 3 staff member's did not have the documentation to show that they had begun the 40 hour child care introductory child care training courses within 90 days of employment in the child care industry as child care personnel. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed during inspection 44 transportation logs that were missing components including failing to mark each child's arrival & each child's departure from the vehicle on the transportation logs. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; 2. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 3. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed ,on the middle playground, an approximately 5' by 5' area surrounded by 4 green stakes and flimsy orange fencing that was not 4' tall and not secured in all areas. There was a grease trap approximately 2' in depth location inside the area described in previous sentence. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Corrective Action: Provider is to repair the outdoor area and submit photographic evidence to Licensing Specialist via e-mail.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [for the months of November, December and January ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the fire drill log during inspection. There were fire drills written as completed for November and December, however the fire drills were not performed utilizing the approved alarm system. There was a date of 1/9/2025 written on the fire drill log, however no other information was documentation and the fire drill was not performed utilizing the approved alarm system. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when childr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S. Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist was informed by three staff members during the inspection that the facility had not conducted a fire drill since October of 2024. Licensing Specialist observed written documentation during the inspection on the fire drill log, with the required written information that was documented for fire drills being conducted on 11/29/2024. Per current director, the facility was not open on 11/29/2024. Licensing Specialist observed 1 emergency preparedness drill that was written as being conducted on 12/30/2024, however 1 staff member stated that did not occur. Licensing Specialist observed during inspection a date of 1/9/2025 written on the fire drill log with no o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-08
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist did not observe a parent signature or date the incident/accident report was received for one incident report. Licensing Specialist could not observe an incident/accident report during inspection for child #1 hitting their hip due to an incident/accident report not being on file. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the acciden ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [mixed age group of 3,4,5 year old, mixed age group of 2,3,4 year old, mixed age group of 2,3,4,5 year old] group was inadequate in that [multiple children were climbing on furniture and cots, and opening classroom doors]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed on 6/3/2024, 2 students climbing on the table to look over the wall in the mixed age group of 3,4 and 5 year old classroom. Counselors observed one child climbing on the stacked furniture that was thrown away during inspection. Counselors observed one child jumping onto the bookshelf. The provider redirected both children. Counselors observed in the mixed age group of 2,3 and 4 year old classroom, several children climbing on top of the cots stacked underneath the cubbies. There were 11 cots total in the stack. Counselors observed the children trying to hang from the cubbies while standing on top of the stack of cots. The children were redirected during in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [ time of arrival, signature of driver, signature of second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by provider, dates that driver and secondary personnel conducted visual sweep]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 21 transportation logs during inspection that were missing the following: time of arrival, signature of driver, signature of second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by provider, dates that driver and secondary personnel conducted visual sweep. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log 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 for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 6.1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed one transportation vehicle during inspection that did not documentation during inspection showing that an annual inspection was conducted on the transportation vehicle. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. All vehicles regularly used to transpo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor conducted an on site reinspection during the renewal inspection. Counselor observed the standard to be non-compliant. Counselors observed the facilitys environment during inspection. Counselors observed the front lobby panel door with dirt residue. Counselors observed in the mixed age classroom with 2,3,4, and 5 year old the two sinks outside of the shared bathroom to have light black marks around and on the sinks, the doors, the door borders, walls, furniture and window sills in the classroom with dirt residue, vent in the bathroom and vent in the classroom with dust buildup, and peeling paint in the classroom. Counselors observed the mixed age group classroom of 2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed in the mixed age group of 2,3,4, and 5 year old classroom two holes present on the double doors. Counselors observed in the school age classroom that the half door coming into the classroom (if entering from mixed age group of 2,3,4, and 5 year old) is broken. Counselors observed the entire door frame where, the door knob latches to, moves when the half door is opened or closed. Counselors observed multiple screws coming out of the door frame during inspection. Counselor observed on day 2 of renewal inspection the ceiling tile above the door frame piece was missing. Counselors observed on one playground, several nails sticking out of the fencing. Counselor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed the 2 year old classrooms bathroom during inspection that had one toilet, located to the far right, not flushing. Counselors observed the toilet to be missing the knob. Counselors observed urine on the floor and back of the toilet. Counselors observed the bathroom door and door borders with dirt residue. Counselors observed the bathroom in the mixed age group of 2,3,4 and 5 year old during inspection. Counselors observed the bathroom door with dirt residue and dried poop present. Counselors observed the 5 th toilet, farthest from bathroom door, would not flush and was clogged during inspection. Counselors observed urine present on the toilets/toilet seat a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-12
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- An automatic range-top fire suppression system was not in the kitchen for a facility that shallow or deep fried food or produced grease laden vapors. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselors observed a cease and desist order given by the fire marshal to the facility on 5/14/2024. The cease and desist was observed by counselors during inspection to be posted in the facilitys kitchen area, above the stove/oven. The fire marshal gave the facility a corrective action due date for violations to be completed by 6/15/2024. Counselors and supervisor observed that the facility was given a violation for frying food on 5/14/2024. Supervisor spoke with Division Chief/Fire Marshal and Fire Marshal that stated that they facility was frying with grease on 5/14/2024, therefore a cease and desist order to operate the stove/oven was given. Counselors observed during ins ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-20
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands properly/thoroughly in that [one teacher in the 1 year old classroom that did not wash her hands after changing each childs diaper ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 12.2, number 1) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed one teacher in the 1 year old classroom that did not wash her hands after changing each childs diaper during inspection. Counselor observed a stool laying on top of the 1 year old classroom sink during inspection. The provider had the teacher remove the stool from laying on top of the sink and the teacher washed her hands during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.10.1 Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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 (Section 11.1, number 1) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- #31-02 Counselors did not observe an adequate amount of toys for the childs age and development in 4 classrooms; mixed age group of 2,3,4,5 year old, mixed age group of 2 and 3 year old, school age classroom, and 2 year old classroom, during inspection. Counselors observed most shelves to be with minimal toys and/or missing pieces. Counselors observed less than 4 books in each of the 4 classrooms, some building blocks, manipulatives, home living toys, toy animals, a few cars, and other miscellaneous toys in the 4 classrooms for approximately a total of 2 to 3 children maximum per quantity. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.11 Indoor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-02
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with employment date 12/4/2023 that did not begin the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Courses until 6/4/2024, at the time of inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training 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 employ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Mixed age group of 3,4 & 5 year old and school children, and the mixed age group of 2 & 3 year old] group was inadequate in that [multiple children were observed climbing on tables, stacks of cots, over shelves, and standing on furniture items]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed during inspection, in the mixed age group of 3,4 and 5 year old and school children, child #1 pull up on the table, climb across the top of the table and climb on top and over shelves. Counselor observed child #2 climb on top of the stack of cots during inspection. Counselor observed child #3 climb on top of the stack of cots. Counselor observed on a separate occasion during inspection multiple children climbing on cots and shelves during inspection in the 2 & 3 year old classroom. Counselor observed multiple children stand on top of these furniture items during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.4 Supervisi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the facilitys environment during inspection. Counselor observed the two sinks outside of the shared bathroom to have light black marks around and on the sinks. Counselor observed the mixed age group classroom of 3,4,5 year old and school children & the empty room that had tables with crayon marks on the tables and one table had food from lunch and a liquid substance, that appeared to resemble milk, present on the table at 2:17 PM. Counselor observed peeling paint on the walls in the mixed age group classroom of 3,4,5 and school age children and in the empty classroom. Counselor observed doors and the door borders in the 2 & 3 year old classroom, the empty c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 [time of departure, time of arrival, signature of driver, signature of second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by provider, dates that driver and secondary personnel conducted visual sweep]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 21 transportation logs during inspection that were missing the following: time of departure, time of arrival, signature of driver, signature of second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by provider, dates that driver and secondary personnel conducted visual sweep Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log 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 for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed one transportation vehicle that did not have an operational, working alarm system during inspection. The vehicle does have Child Checkmate system in the vehicle, however it is non operational during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-secti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed two staff members with employment dates of 8/9/2023 and 10/16/2023 that have not begun the 40 hour introductory child care training courses as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training 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 employ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 2 staff members with employment dates 10/16/2023 and 12/4/2023 that have not completed the safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome training as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training 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 vulner ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed during inspection, 4 personnel records that were missing an eligible background screening clearance letter (3 personnel records) or were missing the background screening clearance eligibility letter prior to employment date (1 personnel record). Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 2 personnel records that did not include a complete 5 year employment history and verification on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including docume ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that one personnel did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- No on site reinspection was conducted. Documentation was submitted via e-mail by provider on 11/14/2023 stating that as of 11/14/2023 the playground equipment that the facility received a violation for on 10/10/2023 has not been removed. Provider stated in the e-mail that they are waiting on a removal date from the outside vendor of when they are coming to move the equipment. Documentation was kept on file. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit photographic evidence to counselor via e-m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [ date of driver signature for vehicle sweep, signature or date of secondary personnel for vehicle sweep]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- No onsite reinspection was conducted. Provider submitted documentation via e-mail to counselor on 10/24/2023. Counselor observed the five transportation logs during reinspection and the transportation logs did not include the date of driver signature for vehicle sweep and the signature or date of secondary personnel for vehicle sweep. Documentation were kept on file. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log 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 for a minimum of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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 [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the following ratio during day 1 inspection: Mixed age group of Infant & 1 year - 2 staff; 8 children (5- Infants & 3- 1 year old) • Infants- 2 staff; 8 children • 2 year- 1 staff; 10 children • Mixed age group of 1 & 2 year- 2 staff; 7 children ( 6- 1 year old & 1- 2 year old) • 1 year- 1 staff; 6 children • Mixed age group of 2, 3 & 4 year- 1 staff; 9 children (1- 2 year old, 7- 3 year old & 1- 4 year old) • Mixed age group of 4 & 5 year- 2 staff; 15 children (11- 4 year old & 4- 5 year old) • Mixed age group of 2 & 3 year- 1 staff; 11 children (10- 2 year old & 1- 3 year old) • 3 additional staff members • Counselor observed the following ratio during in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [child's name, date of driver signature for vehicle sweep, signature or date of secondary personnel for vehicle sweep]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 12 transportation logs during inspection that did not include the child's name, date of driver signature for vehicle sweep, signature or date of secondary personnel for vehicle sweep. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log 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 for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor could not observe one driver's valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric CPR procedures during inspection, due to the documentation not being kept on file and present at the facility during the inspection. Per provider and driver, they do have current first aid and CPR. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 4 portable AC units during inspection that are located in the younger infants, VPK, 1 & 2 year old, and the 2 year old room that were present due to the facility's AC unit not being operational. Per several staff members the portable AC units have been present since July 2023. Per provider, she was not aware that the 4 portable AC units had been present since July 2023 & the district manager thought the portable AC units were removed. The facility is reaching out to maintenance to have a plan for a new AC unit to be installed & the portable AC units to be removed. Counselor observed that the parents walk into their child's classroom to drop them off & pick ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed on one playground a plastic grocery store play house/door that had multiple cracks where the plastic was exposed and had sharp edges. Counselor also observed on the same playground, a metal pole that was broken in the middle and had approximately 1 inch of rust and sharp edges on the bottom of the broken pole. The pole was attached to the playground structure and had other plastic blocks that had "X" and "O" on them. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Corrective Action: Provider is to repair area and subm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 9, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed during day 2 of inspection that one infant was asleep in a crib that had part of the white tubing for the portable AC unit hanging over the railing and top portion of the crib. The infant was removed from the crib during inspection, woke up and was placed on a playmate. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection regarding safe sleep practices, crib requirements and sleeping/napping requirements. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [for the month of September 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the facility's fire drill log during inspection. Per provider and counselor observation, there was not a fire drill conducted for the month of September 2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care Corrective Action: Provider is to conduct 2 fire drills for the month of October 2023 and submit to counselor via e-mail once completed.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed one personnel that had 3.75 hours of annual in-service for fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail the personnels 6.25 hours 10 hours of annual in-service. ***Please note that the hours utilized for the corrective actio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with employment date 7/17/2023 that did not have the safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome course complete as of inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training 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 br ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one driver's personnel record that did not complete the transportation training as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.6 Transportation Training All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed that one personnel did not have a current child abuse and neglect form on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail the personnels current child abuse and neglect form.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 3 personnel records that did not have a five employment history or did not include a complete five year employment history check on file during inspection for counselor to review. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 5.1 Initial Screening D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The em ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the 1 personnel record that was employed with the facility on 8/9/2023 and had a provisional letter dated 8/4/2023 present in the file during inspection. Counselor observed, according to the provisional letter, that the personnel had resided in California, Texas and Ohio in the past 5 years. Counselor observed a background screening clearance eligibility letter dated 9/19/2023, a child abuse and neglect registry form for California and Texas (with no results), and a national sexual offender/predator search present during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents D. A copy of t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
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
- No on site reinspection was conducted. Documentation was submitted via e-mail on 6/22/2023 of one staff members personnel record with their training transcript. Counselor observed the one staff member with employment date 3/6/2023 did not start the 40 hour introductory child care training courses until 6/22/2023. Documentation were shredded after review. Corrective Action: The one staff member started the introductory child care training courses as of reinspection date, therefore standard was completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- No on site reinspection was conducted. Documentation was submitted via e-mail on 6/22/2023. Counselor reviewed one staff member with employment date of 3/6/2023 that completed the Safe Sleep Course on 6/21/2023. Counselor reviewed a second staff members personnel record during reinspection that was submitted for review via e-mail on 6/22/2023 with an employment date of 3/6/2023 that completed Safe Sleep Course on 6/22/2023. Documentation were shredded after review. Corrective Action: The two staff members completed the safe sleep course prior to reinspection. Therefore standard was completed at time of reinspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed two staff members training transcripts during inspection. Counselor observed 1 staff member with employment date of 1/24/2022 that was to complete the 40 hours by 4/11/2023 and counselor observed that the 40 hours were not completed until 5/10/2023. Counselor observed a 2nd staff member with employment date of 9/7/2021 as child care personnel, that was to complete the 40 hours by 12/7/2022. Counselor observed that the 40 hours were still not completed as of inspection date. The 3rd staff member was moved from child care personnel to other personnel as of 1/3/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Intr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- 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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with employment date of 3/6/2023 that did not start the 40 hours introductory training courses until 6/17/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training 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. T ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- 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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff members training transcript with employment date of 9/7/2021 that did not complete early literacy until 12/29/2022. Counselor observed documentation that the staff member moved from child care personnel to other personnel as of 1/3/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed during inspection one staff member, with employment date of 3/6/2023, has not completed safe sleep course as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook : 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training 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 ea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed during inspection that two staff members have not completed their school readiness training as of inspection date. Counselor observed one staff member with a child care industry start date of 2/15/2023 and an employment date of 6/5/2023 that has not complete the school readiness training as of inspection date. Counselor observed a second staff member with employment date of 3/6/2023 that has not completed school readiness training as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the School Readiness Handbook for Licensed, Licensed- Exempt and School Age Center based programs: 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements li ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a record for each child who received medication while in care. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F (Section 16, number 6) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 10 non-prescription medications that did not have a medication form on file for each child during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: F. The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or sig ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed 20 personnel records during inspection. Counselor could not observe 1 personnel record during inspection due to the record not being maintained at facility. Counselor could not observe one staff member's personnel record during inspection due to the file not being maintained at the facility during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with an employment date at the facility of 12/28/2022 and a provisional letter dated 12/5/2022. The staff member has lived outside the state of Florida in the past 5 years, in Pennsylvania. Provider printed out a copy of the staff member's background screening clearance letter during inspection. Counselor observed the background screening clearance eligibility date as 5/22/2023. The background screening clearance eligibility date was past the 45 day provisional letter date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor could not observe a complete 5 year employment history with reference checks on file, during inspection for two staff members. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documente ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with an employment date at the facility of 12/28/2022 and a provisional letter dated 12/5/2022. The staff member has lived outside the state of Florida in the past 5 years, in Pennsylvania. Provider printed out a copy of the staff member's background screening clearance letter during inspection. Counselor observed the background screening clearance eligibility date as 5/22/2023. Counselor observed the staff member's sexual offender/predator search for Pennsylvania during inspection. Counselor did not observe the staff member's child abuse and neglect registry search for Pennsylvania during inspection, due to the documentation not being on f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
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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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all cleaning supplies and chemicals are properly labeled and stored out of reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection where cleaning supplies were found without proper labels. Asking about current storage and labeling procedures helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for children.
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How does your team monitor staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or when staff are moving between classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where staff-to-child ratios did not meet requirements. This question helps parents understand the center's current staffing oversight and how they ensure consistent coverage.
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What steps have you taken to ensure that naptime equipment is set up in a way that keeps sleeping areas clear and free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding related to the placement of nap equipment. This question allows the center to explain their current safety protocols for naptime arrangements.
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Could you describe your daily routine for inspecting the facility to ensure that all areas remain clean and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections have noted concerns regarding facility cleanliness and maintenance. Asking about daily inspection routines helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing upkeep.
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What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report indicates that training documentation for some staff members was not up to date. This question helps parents understand how the administration currently manages staff professional development and compliance.
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