The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
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Licensing Specialist is currently working hand in hand with the provider and trying to get them credentialed with a director. At the time of inspection, the director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. The provider has been given a due date of 8/17/26 to bring the standard 34-4 back into compliance. 4.7 Director Credential A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.
The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
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Licensing received an email on 9/2/2025, from a childcare personnel member stating the Director, G.W., no longer active as Director since 08/16/2025. The facility is currently seeking a director. This was resolved after the Licensing Specialist received an email on 9/2/2025, notifying of the change. 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director ... [truncated]
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
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Counselor observed personnel record that was missing an updated signed Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting requirement form. Personnel with missing form: P.B.
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
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Counselor reviewed 25 new children's files. Four of those children's files were missing the Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040: 1. A.J. DOB: 07/09/19 2. M.J. DOB: 08/27/19 3. B.S. DOB: 11/01/18 4. B.H. DOB: 02/16/19 7. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included i ... [truncated]
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 tell me about the current status of your director's credentialing and how you ensure consistent leadership for the program?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that the facility did not have an active director credential on file at that time. Asking about current leadership helps families understand the stability of the management team.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 24, 2026.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage and track staff training requirements to ensure everyone is up to date on their credentials?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training and credentialing topics were noted in reports from both September 2025 and May 2026. Discussing how the center tracks these requirements provides insight into their administrative processes.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required health and immunization forms are complete and on file for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2023 noted that some student health examination forms were missing from files. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains essential health documentation for the children in their care.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have their required annual reporting forms and personnel records fully updated?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from January 2024 mention that a personnel record was missing a signed child abuse and neglect reporting form. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center keeps staff documentation current.
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General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if there is a change in key staff or leadership at the center?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center shares information about personnel changes helps families feel more connected and informed about the daily operations of the program.