Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.81
- Local median
- 0.48
Awesome New Beginnings
1740 Tracy Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
- License:
- C04DU1313
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 43
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
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 inspectionMarch 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Awesome New Beginnings from February 28, 2023 through March 20, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 24, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 25, 2025.
Two later inspections, from December 31, 2025 through March 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 4
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32211
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.69
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 4 recorded violations.
October 31, 2023July 16, 2024March 13, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 25, 2024March 13, 2025November 24, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
July 16, 2024March 13, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 26, 2024March 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed a volunteer K.W. enter the facility and receive her assignment in the infant's classroom. Upon K.W. entering the building the LS requested the volunteer's file. The LS was provided a volunteer acknowledgement form only; no documentation of the volunteer hours was maintained by the provider. Per the staff O.A. the volunteers are asked to keep track of their individual hours; no documentation of volunteer hours is maintained at the facility. 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 lic ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
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
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed a volunteer onsite who works more than 10 hours per month, that was missing the documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance on site. 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. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each per ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The citation for a violation of a licensing standard or requirement of ss. 402.301-402.319 F.S., that resulted in disciplinary action, did not remain posted with the license for the full year after its effective date. s.402.3125(1)(b)2., F.S.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 402.3125 Display and appearance of license; posting of violations; information to be provided to parents. (b)1. In addition to posting the license as required under paragraph (a), the child care facility shall post with the license: a. Each citation for a violation of any standard or requirement of ss. 402.301-402.319 that has resulted in disciplinary action under s. 402.310 or s. 402.312. b. An explanation, written in simple language, of each citation. c. A description, written in simple language, of the corrective action, if any, taken by the facility for each citation. Included in the description shall be the dates on which the corrective action was taken. 2. Each citation ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Ls observed two containers of expired Lactaid milk in the fridge. 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. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering. Off ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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
- Report comments
- The Ls reviewed the training transcript for staff and found the following staff members were missing the required childcare training: A.P., J.N., L.F., N.L. N.G. and O.A. 4.2 Training Requirements 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 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Upon reviewing the staff training transcripts, the LS observed the following staff to be missing the required 5-hour literacy training: A.P, J.T, and J.L 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 documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Two staff members have not completed the required safe sleep training. 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 early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed a staff member that has not complete the required transportation training; transport students from the elementary school to the facility without completing the training prior. 4.2.6 Transportation Training All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must havetraining regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirementthe training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel wo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The Owner/Director of the childcare program T.P.'s Director Credential expired November 15th, 2024. 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 Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- The facility owner and director T.P. did not inform the Department of the loss of T.P.'s Director Credentialing. 4.7 Director Credential D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed two (2) student records; F.N's file was missing the student health form. 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 are included in the health examination. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child left the playground/facility.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The LS spoke with N.L. on 3/13/2025 regarding the staff present on the ground at the time of the incident on 3/12/2025. N.L. stated she was the only staff present on the side of the playground C.N. and other older preschoolers were playing. When C.N. exited the playground area N.L. the only staff on the playground chased the child down the sidewalk. This left the children on the playground unsupervised during the retrieval of C.N. 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. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- Per K.M. when she reviewed C.N.'s body at the car when she picked him up; she noticed scratches on his body. This prompted her to return to the facility and remove all the children's belongings. The LS inspected the fencing to the outdoor playground and found thorns/vines with sharp points along the edges. These vines were observed along the fencing and exit of the gate. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. B. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment. The provider cleared/removed vines from the fencing.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require additional services did not have a current emergency care plan included in their file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, G Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Per statements from both the provider T.P. and the parent K.M. a verbal agreement to satisfy the physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional needs of C.N. a care/safety plan was derived by T.P. and K.M. to have additional staff accompany C.N. throughout his day in care. This agreement was verbal and not documented in C.N.'s file. 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 si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-08
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed two Ziplock bags with medications inside and student names written on the outside were observed. Per the office assistant the bags belonged to students that have been disenrolled. 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: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. I. Prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration proced ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed nine (9) staff files. Six (6) staff files were missing the abuse and neglect reporting form. 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: 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. All staff must annually update the abuse and neglect reporting form.
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the licensing staff reviewed all (14) staff files. When reviewing (2) staff files were missing required trainings. 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 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old), It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed 35 student files. Two (2) student files did not contain the appropriate information on the student health forms. 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 are included in the health examination. A. The Student ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [twos] group was inadequate in that [a child was able to leave the classroom unspervised.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the FSC observed a child from the two's classroom come from his classroom, past the front desk, and walked towards the infant room. The child stood at the gate crying until he was led back to his classroom, where his teacher was standing at the door looking. 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed children napping ion mats not separated 18 inches apart. During the time of inspection, the nap time concluded bringing the center back into compliance. 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may. be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation and food consumption were not properly washed and sanitized on-site. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed food preparation area that did not contain proper dishwashing and sanitation equipment. Center had no area for sanitation of dishes after being washed. Center was brought into compliance at the time of inspection by placing a sanitizing basin in the food preparation area. 3.9.4 Dishwashing and Sanitization For facilities that prepare food, non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation must be properly cleaned by pre-rinsing or scraping, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying. If the child care facility lacks adequate dishwashing and sanitation described in this section for dishes, equipment and utensils, only dis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-09
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor reviewed seven newly enrolled student files. At that time the counselor observed one student file missing the student health physical. Student has been enrolled for more than thirty days. Student was sent home with parent to obtain physical. Student will not return until documentation has been received. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed microwave on the floor, boxes on the floor, corners of classrooms filled with different items. Counselor gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maint ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B (Section 10.4, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor completed a walk-through of the facility and observe an infant sleeping with a receiving blanket swaddled around her in a crib. Counselor gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed fire extinguishers had expired tag. Counselor gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [Child care personnel training has not begun within the 90 days of employment.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed employee should have begun training by 6/13/23. The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed (1) children with missing immunization records. Counselor gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 28. Florida Certification of Immunization form or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form for each child in care. Facility has to 7/17/2023 to have children Immunizations or Religious Exemption from Immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed (3) children with missing Student Health Examination. Counselor gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 29. A Student Heath Examination form for each child in care. Facility has to 7/17/2023 to have children Student Health Examination.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 [25] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- While the director was picking up the school age children, Counselor observed 1 staff member with 25 children (ages from 2 yrs old to 4 yrs old, with the majority of children being 3 yr olds). The director returned from picking up the school age children, and took the 14 oldest children in her room. This brought both rooms into ratio and compliance. In addition, at the time the center was out of ratio, the classroom was also over the marked capacity for that space. RATIO OBSERVED: Counselor observed ratio at walk through of: 3 Infants to 1 staff 5 Ones to 1 staff 25 Twos/Threes/Fours/Fives to 1 staff After Corrective Action for Ratio, Counselor observed ratio of: 3 Infants to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring all volunteers and staff have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in November 2025 where documentation for a volunteer's background screening was missing. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for everyone on-site.
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What steps are currently in place to ensure children are always directly supervised while in the outdoor play area?
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- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 indicate instances where children were not adequately supervised. This question allows the director to explain the current supervision strategies used to keep children safe during outdoor activities.
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How does the center manage and track the required training for staff members, including transportation and safe sleep training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted multiple instances where staff training documentation was missing or incomplete. Asking about the tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet their professional development requirements.
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What is the center's procedure for maintaining and updating student health records and emergency care plans?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections between 2023 and 2025 show that some student health records were missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all necessary medical documentation is current for every child.
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General question
How do you ensure that all staff and volunteers are familiar with the center's daily routines and safety policies?
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- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center onboards and trains its team helps parents feel confident that everyone caring for their child is prepared and follows established procedures. This is a helpful way to learn about the center's commitment to consistent care and communication.