Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.44
- Local median
- 0.35
A To Z Child Development Center
1049 E 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32206
- License:
- C04DU1409
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 20
- License expiration:
- September 28, 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 inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for A To Z Child Development Center from January 9, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 16, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of May 4, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 26
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 4
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32206
Compared to 37 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 19, 2023May 9, 2024April 16, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 19, 2023January 19, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023December 19, 2023Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 19, 2023May 9, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the attendance roster did not have departure times documented for any children on 4-15-26. Corrective action: Provider will send 2 weeks of daily attendance on arrival and departure times. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the childcare facility or program. However, childcare facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist did not observe a Planning Activity Schedule Posted in any of the rooms. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 2.6 Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that facility did not have any emergency evacuation routes posted. No Physical Environment log posted, and no Emergency Preparedness Log sheet posted. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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
- The Licensing Specialist observed that a staff Introductory Training not completed. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 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 Cour ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 staff with expired abuse and neglect forms. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 3 children signed in and then signed out before departure time. This was resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the childcare facility or program. However, childcare facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed baby bottles that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. This was resolved after the counselor asked the teacher to label the bottles. 3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. B. 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Breastmilk and/or infant formula was not discarded within one hour after serving. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, G
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed baby bottles full of milk sitting on a ledge. This was resolved after the counselor asked the teacher to discard the milk and disinfect the bottle. G. All breastmilk and infant formula left in bottles after feedings must be discarded within one hour after serving an infant. Unused breastmilk may be returned to the parent in the bottle or container provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-14
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infant ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the following ratios: Classroom 1: 5 children to 1 teacher (Infant room), there were 4-1 yr. olds and 1 infant in the room. Classroom 2: 7 children and 1 staff (ages: 2- 3 yr. olds and 5- 2 yr. olds) Classroom 3: 5 children and 1 staff (ages:1-3 yr. old and 4-4 yr. olds) This was resolved by removing 1 child from the infant room and placing them in another room . Corrected at time of inspection. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, w ... [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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the outdoor play area to be full of trash, peeling paint, debris, roots sticking out of the grounds. Provider has been given until 1/19/2024 to bring back to compliance. 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. Documentation of the indoor play area ins ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a total of 6 paint cans accessible to the children on the outside play areas. Counselor had the director remove the cans during the inspection. This has been resolved. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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
- Counselor observed the fencing to have sharp edges accessible to children during outdoor play. Provider was given 30 days to bring back to compliance. Due date of 1/19/2024. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- 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 children in the infant room, sleeping in cribs with blankets on them. Counselor observed a child sleeping with multiple blankets inside his crib. Counselor had the teacher remove the blankets from the cribs. This was resolved at the time of inspection. 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 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 bed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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
- Counselor observed baby bottles not labeled. Counselor asked the teacher to write the children's first and last names on the bottles. This was corrected at the time of inspection. 3.9.5 Food Handling B. 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Breastmilk and/or infant formula was not discarded within one hour after serving. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, G
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed baby bottles full of milk sitting out for longer than 2 hours. Bottles were observed sitting on shelves and throughout the rooms. Counselor asked the teacher to discard the milk inside the bottles. This was corrected at the time of inspection. 3.9.7 Bottle Warming G. All breastmilk and infant formula left in bottles after feedings must be discarded within one hour after serving an infant. Unused breastmilk may be returned to the parent in the bottle or container provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-14
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the food preparation area missing signs for the handwashing sink only, rinse, wash and sanitize. The facility also did not have when and how to wash your hands posters or instructions by the handwashing stations or diaper changing stations. Counselor asked the provider to print and post instructions on how and when to wash your hands. This was resolved at the time of inspection. 3.10 Sanitation 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 required include but a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 a staff member (M.F.), did not complete the introductory training within the 90 days of employment in the child care industry. This has been resolved a day after the 90 day time frame. 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. Training completion ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the classrooms had no record of what time the children enetered the classroom or departed.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- Counselor asked the infant room for their daily attendance log. Teacher stated she did not have one. The facility's director said she had a clip board with all the students signed in and out. Each classroom did not have access to their own daily attendance. There was no way for the teachers to track when their children arrived or departed. Counselor had the classrooms write their own individual sign in and out sheets. This was resolved at the time of inspection. 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. A. Attendance devices used for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ceiling is missing a panel. A new panel will need to be replaced to close up exposed area 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.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The playground has no shade for the children while outside. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Prefer to the supplemental for the staff member who form expired on 4-12-23. Item corrected at the time as a new form was signed. 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
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2 for the infant room. 2 for the 1 year old.] child care personnel for [5- infants 8- 1 year old & 2 year old.] children is required. A ratio of [2 infants for both groups] child care personnel for [5 infants 8 mixed group of 2- 2 year old and 6- 1 year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Upon investigation the counselor observed that the facility was out of ratio in the infant room as their was 5 infants with 1 staff member. The item was corrected at the time of investigation as a parent came and picked up one child leaving the ratio to 4- infants with 1 staff. The counselor also observed another class out of ratio which had a mixed group of 8 children which had 6- 1 year old and 2- 2 year old with 1 staff member. The item was corrected at the time as the 2 year old children where moved to another classroom leaving the ratio 6- 1 year old with 1 staff. The remaining classroom was in compliance as the mixed group had 2- 2 year old, 3- 3 year old, 3- 5 year old ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [7 children per room] based on 35 square feet and [8 children] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 1.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not follow the room capacity. The facility had 8 children in a room that had a capacity of 7. The item was corrected at the time of inspection as two of the children were shifted, leave the room to 6 children with 1 staff member. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 23 Licensed capacity is determined by the most restrictive of these factors. C. The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity. 3.4.2 Indoor Square Footage/Usable Floor Space A. A child care that had a valid license on October 1, 1992 must have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. This provis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A (Section 19.2, number 7),(Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have a copy of an enrollment form for the child listed in the allegations. The child attended the daycare but facility did not have a copy of the enrollment form for counselors review during onsite investigation. The counselor recommends that the facility provide the counselor with an enrollment form for the child or a signed written statement stating that the child is no longer enrolled at the center. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 61 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of prior notice of a childs absence and failed to contact the custodial parent(s)/ legal guardian(s) to notify of their childs absence. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have proof of an attendance showing documentation that the child that is listed in the allegations was logged to show that the child attended the daycare. The facility is to provide the counselor with written and signed statement that the child was in attendance or written statement that the child is no longer in attendance. 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The counselor observed a mixed group of 5 children which include 4- infants and 1- 1 year old in the infant room with one staff member. Item corrected at the time of inspection as one of the children was removed from the classroom and placed in another room. Leaving the capacity 1-4. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 your team uses to ensure that daily attendance records, including arrival and departure times, are consistently and accurately maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across recent inspection reports where arrival and departure times were not fully documented for children. This question helps clarify the current daily procedures for tracking attendance to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 5/11/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and monitor staff training requirements to ensure all personnel have completed their necessary introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that there have been instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or not updated within the required timeframes. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all staff meet professional development standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for labeling and handling infant bottles and food items to ensure they are tracked correctly for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have previously noted concerns regarding the labeling of infant bottles and the timely disposal of formula. This question allows the director to explain the current steps taken to maintain proper food handling and safety for infants.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you perform daily safety checks on the facility and outdoor play areas to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that past inspections identified areas of the facility or outdoor environment that needed maintenance or repair. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing commitment to keeping the environment safe and well-maintained.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate your daily activity schedules to parents, and how are these plans updated to reflect the needs of the children in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center plans and posts its daily activities helps parents see how the curriculum is structured and ensures that families stay informed about their child's daily routine.