Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.04
- Local median
- 0.36
Chappell San Marco
1301 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
- License:
- C04DU1052
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 166
- License expiration:
- July 2, 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 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for Chappell San Marco from February 23, 2023 through June 9, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 9, 2026 and involved incident records.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 26
- Higher-concern violations
- 17
- Repeated topics
- 5
9 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 7.5 local median in 32207
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 0.79
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025July 18, 2025October 28, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025February 5, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025February 5, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 12, 2026June 9, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 3, 2025January 23, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- All forms were reviewed for the renewal year. Please pull from file and store. During review specialist observed 78 forms were missing required elements of signature, time/date. Item corrected at the time as forms that were missing director(witness) signature was signed by current director and the forms that were missing parent signature was corrected as the children were no longer enrolled at the facility. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or l ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility is out of compliance with this standard as video footage viewed by the licensing specialist shows the teacher picks the child up by one arm and slammed him down onto his cot. The child was originally facing one way on the cot and teacher picks him up by his arm and slings him midair in the other direction before slamming down onto his cot. The specialist recommends that the same safety plan that was recommended that the facility create it includes proper steps that will be taken for if a teacher becomes overwhelmed that they have a way to contact management for assistance. The facility is to conduct an all staff meeting as well to discuss the discipline policy. E ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility will be cited for incident/accident report not written on the day the incident occurred and parents being notified of the incident involving their child. Since that time the facility has notified all parents who had children involved in incidents that occurred at the facility (see attached documents). Even though notifications have been made, the specialist recommends that the facility conduct an all-staff meeting discussing the importance of documenting any/all incidents that occur at the facility. A copy of the meeting notes which should include all staff signatures of attendance is to be provided to the licensing specialist for corrective action. 6.4 Accident/ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility is out of compliance with this standard as video footage viewed by the licensing specialist shows the teacher picks the child up by one arm and slammed him down onto his cot. The child was originally facing one way on the cot and teacher picks him up by his arm and slings him midair in the other direction before slamming down onto his cot. The specialist recommends that the same safety plan that was recommended that the facility create it includes proper steps that will be taken for if a teacher becomes overwhelmed that they have a way to contact management for assistance. The facility is to conduct an all staff meeting as well to discuss the discipline policy. E ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the driver who was added during onsite visit had expired CPR and First Aid provided for review. Driver will need to have current credentials prior to transporting.2.5.1 Driver RequirementsThe driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following:An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Not Monitored Comments Facility offers services however, at this time the facility is not transporting any children at this time until summer. Before transport ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During onsite inspection the specialist observed in the infant room and 1 year old classroom did not have the medical release forms documented to show when diaper cream or any medical is being provided. The diaper creams and forms were not individually stored. Specialist had to go through all creams and stack them one by one with the medical release form for each child. Item was corrected at the time of inspection as specialist asked for the diaper to get storage bags for each enrolled child to store their medication and medical release form individually. Specialist recommends that the facility pull all OLD forms that the child is no longer being administered and maintain as ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-11
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to maintain the roaster as missing staff on the roaster that is still employed. Roaster needs to be updated and a current roaster provided to the specialist for corrective action.5 Background Screening The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.SpecialistprovidedtechnicalassistanceregardingtheClearinghouseRosterma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During onsite visit the specialist observed that in the infant room and the 1 year old classroom did not have the attendance log completed to show all children who were in attendance that day. In the infant room the staff said that their was 12 children in attendance but the log said 13 children on roll. Staff could not remember where the 13th child was until director reminded that the childs mom took the child for feeding. The attendance nor transition reflected.In the 1 year old class the attendance showed 14 children signed in but only 12 were in attendance. The transition sheet had not been completed by staff to show transition and the director had to show the staff membe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4 year old group] group was inadequate in that [as the classroom was transiting to go outside to the playarea a child was left behind in the classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility is out of compliance with supervision as video footage shows that a child was left behind in the classroom when the class was going outside. Management heard the child crying when she was visiting the classroom next door and found the child in the restroom. The child class had already left to go outside and the child had been by herself in the classroom for more than five minutes. The facility is to derive a safety plan that all staff must follow to prevent another incident of this nature from occurring again. The facility also conducts an all-staff meeting discussing the safety plan. A copy of the meeting notes showing all staff in attendance signature and a cop ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility will need to assure that all bottles have first and last name on each bottle. Specialist recommends that before before bottles are placed in the refrigerator that each bottle has a label or bottle is identified with the child's first/last name. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the bottles that were not labeled were completed at the the time of inspection. 3.9.5 Food Handling Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were permitted to eat hot food before it was sufficiently cooled to be eaten. CCF Handbook Section 3.9.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility is out of compliance with this standard as a 1 year old child was served hot grits and sustained 3rd degree burns to her hand after sticking in the bowl of hot grits. Food must not be served to children at more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Food must allowed to cool before serving to children. The licensing specialist recommends that the cook maintains a temperature log in the kitchen. The specialist also recommends that prior to the food being taken to the classrooms, the cook is to log the temperature of the food that is being served. The specialist also recommends that the teachers take the temperature of the food prior to serving it to the children. Copies of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-18
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the children who has a start date of 4-28-25, did not have a physical form on file. An updated copy will be need to be obtained and provided to the specialist for corrective action. 7.2 Student Health Records 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to maintain roaster. Roaster will need to be updated showing all current staff and staff who are no longer employed taken off. Copy of roaster will need to be provided for corrective action. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The attendance log was not completed in the infant room. Transition sheet was done showing when the children all arrived in the one room and then transitioned to their main room but no recording of the remaining children being supervised for the day in the current class. Item corrected when attendance was completed. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [2- 4 year old children were left unsupervised while on the playground where the children were in a playhouse for over 3 minutes and one child reported being inappropriately touched by another child. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility is out of compliance with playground supervision as two 4 year old children were in a play house for over 3 minutes and one child reported being inappropriately touched by the other child. The teacher is observed standing in one spot instead of circling the playground to provide supervision to all areas of the play area. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. The teacher is observed in the footage staying in one area instead of walking around and providing supervision throughout the play area. The licensing specia ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the two staff members who were both hired in 2023, did not have the required training completed. The item was corrected at the time inspection as both staff were informed during onsite inspection that they will have to leave and could not return until training is completed. Supporting documentation was put in writing informing of staff being let go. Technical assistance was given as well to center as the two file folders were not provided to the counselor at last inspection making counselor aware of new hires. Informed that all file folders pertaining to any staff member must be provided to the counselor for review. 18 Training Requirements 18.1 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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
- The counselor observed two staff members who had been hired since 2023, file folders were never provided to the counselor for review. The item was corrected at the time of inspection as the files were provided to the counselor and was able to be reviewed. The director stated that the two staff members are not regulars and may have been placed in another section as they only used as needed. Technical assistance given informing the director that no matter what any staff member who provides supervision to any enrolled child must be made aware to the counselor and file folder given for review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 [the second signature on the transportation log]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The transportation log did not have the second signature. Log must have both signatures when transporting. 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 destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility was providing transportation and both drivers did not have required training on file. Both drivers are missing drivers physical and First Aid and CPR. 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
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
- The van used to transport children on two field trips, the facility did not have documentation for van on file 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 transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor unable to see approved alarm system 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. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. App ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2
- Correction / follow-up note
- During onsite renewal inspection the counselor observed in the kitchen area a package of grits and water was stored with cleaning products. Both food and cleaning products was stored together. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the food was removed and stored elsewhere. 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning produc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-16
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 (Section 15.1, number 2)(Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the reports that were written were not given to the parents for signature on the same day. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the reports were signed but signed late. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. 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 accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B (Section 9, number 4) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A staff member at the child care facility did not follow the discipline policy. The facility was to provide the counselor with a copy of the meeting notes containing all staff signatures were it showed the staff discussed naptime policy. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written dis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B (Section 9, number 4) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A staff member at the child care facility did not follow the discipline policy as video footage shows the teacher tap the child on their bottom to get the child to nap. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The infant rooms, 1 year old room and 2 year old room needs a new mat. The mats have tears in the middle of the mat and in the 1 year old room it is gray in color. A new mat is needed to assure that they are are impermeable. 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that staff members interact with children in a gentle and supportive manner?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report indicate a concern regarding the nature of staff interactions with children. This question allows the director to explain current training or policies in place to support positive child guidance.
- Context
- Correction due date was 4/6/2026.
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Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the process your team uses to ensure that every child is accounted for during transitions between activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where supervision during transitions was identified as an area for improvement. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the facility monitors children as they move between different areas of the center.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that daily attendance records are accurately maintained and updated throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted repeated issues with the accuracy of daily attendance logs. This question provides insight into how the center currently tracks children's arrivals, departures, and movements between classrooms.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping background screening rosters current for all employees?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the facility has been identified in past inspections for not maintaining a fully updated employee roster in the state clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative diligence regarding staff screening requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center handle documentation and parent communication when an incident occurs involving a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports mention concerns regarding the timely documentation and notification of incidents to parents. This question allows the director to explain the current communication policy and how they ensure parents are informed promptly.
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