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Little Hoots Academy LLC

7645 Merrill Rd Ste 106-107, Jacksonville, FL 32277

License:
C04DU1422
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Capacity:
73
License expiration:
April 4, 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 inspectionJuly 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 8, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for Little Hoots Academy LLC from March 8, 2023 through July 8, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
17

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 5 local median in 32277

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.65
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
16%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.87

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6-1 yr. olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [28 mixed age] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed the following ratios: Group 1: 1 childcare personnel/ 28 mixed age children. Ages: 1-1 yr. old, 5-2 yr. olds, 5-3 yr. olds, 14-4 yr. olds, and 3-5 yr. olds. Group 2: 3 infants and 1-1 yr. old/ 1 childcare personnel Group 3: 11 mixed age children/ 1 childcare personnel. Ages: 4-3 yr. olds, 4-4 yr. olds and 3-5 yr. olds. 2 additional staff were available at the time of inspection. This was corrected when a childcare personnel member walked in at the same time as Licensing Specialist and was assigned to the 1 yr. olds and combined in the infant classroom. The 2 additional staff separated the groups and redirected the children back into ratio. The fo ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
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]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed all childcare personnel records. Childcare personnel, J.L., did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. This was resolved at the time of inspection when the provider had J.L. sign a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements 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), ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist interviewed former childcare personnel, J.L., who had just returned to the center after a break. Childcare personnel were terminated from the providers clearinghouse roster on 6/17/22 and rehired on 4/13/26. Provider failed to submit a rescreening after a 90-day break in service. This was resolved when the provider completed a re-screening for childcare personnel, J.L. 5.2 Re-Screening C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until complet ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During water play activities, a child was not within an arms reach and in the sight of the supervising adult. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist interviewed several people and asked about their water play days and procedures. According to some of the interviews, the infant child was taken outside for water play and participated. Based on interviews the children were provided with buckets of water, placed on the concrete area of the outdoor play area and allowed to get inside the buckets and play. The children had one teacher supervise but was not at arm's reach for each child. The infant was found to have scratches by their legs and knee areas. The parent stated the child developed these marks from water play. It is believed that the child had marks from the concrete ground in which the buckets we ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-22
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 Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Childcare personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day it occurred, after an infant was allowed to participate in outdoor water play and developed scratch like marks on his legs and back area. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. This has been resolved. Child is no longer enrolled at the facility.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-03
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the infant room, with childcare personnel (K.W.), did not post a written plan of scheduled activities in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. 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. The written plan a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the infant room in which childcare personnel (K.W.), was working in, did not have a posted room capacity. 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. This was resolved at the time of inspection when the Director did a printout of the capacity and post it on the wall by the entrance of the Infant Classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines, soap, toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed no handwashing soap, paper towels or drying machines in the one-year-old classroom with childcare personnel, (S.M.), in the preschool mixed group with childcare personnel, (A.C.) and (A.N.), and the infant room with childcare personnel, (K.W.). 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities H. Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom. This was resolved when the Director supplied all classrooms with toilet paper, soap and paper towels. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Official code
21-14
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the infant room in which childcare personnel, K.W., was working in, did not have a posted Emergency evacuation plan with a diagram of safe routes. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness E. The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation. This was resolved at the time of inspection. Director printed a copy and placed it in the Infant Room by the classroom entrance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Food equipment was not maintained and stored in a sanitary manner and out of the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed a microwave oven, plugged in the wall, inside the VPK classroom with childcare personnel (K.J.), not maintained and stored in a sanitary manner and out of the reach of children. Microwave was stored on top of a shelf that was being used to store markers, books, foam floor puzzle pieces and art materials within the children's reach. Play area where the microwave was found was on the right side, back area of the room. 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the infant room with childcare personnel, (K.W.), had a basket of Medication/Diaper Ointments placed above the diaper changing area, which were no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. 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. This was resolved at the time of inspection when the Director took all medications/diaper ointments and thr ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist asked for the Physical Environment Log. None was available to review. 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 inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
Correction status
Due by November 29, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [July, August, September and October 2024.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed the Fire Drill log. Fire Drill were not conducted for the following months: July 2024, August 2024, September 2024 and October 2024. Provider was also reminded that they should conduct at least 1 nap time fire drill. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
Correction status
Due by November 29, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
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
Licensing Specialist observed the refrigerator had expired milk cartons. Milk cartons were dated for 10/26/2024 and some for 10/30/2024. Stored food was not discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. 3.9.2 Food Storage B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer. This was resolved at the time of inspection. Provider discarded all expired milk cartons.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist reviewed 2 newly enrolled children's Immunization forms. Children did not have an Immunization form or a Religious Exemption from immunization on file within 30 days of enrollment. Children: C.S. DOB: 10/09/22 Enrollment date: 09/16/24 C.S.DOB:09/21/23 Enrollment date: 09/16/24 Children are siblings. This was resolved when the provider terminated the children from enrollment. 7.1 Immunization Records B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropri ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed 2 newly enrolled children's Student Health Examination records. Children did not have a Student Health Examination, or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. Children: C.S. DOB: 10/09/22 Enrollment date: 09/16/24 C.S.DOB:09/21/23 Enrollment date: 09/16/24 Children are siblings. This was resolved when the provider terminated the children from enrollment. 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed all 8 Personnel Records. Two records were missing an updated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form sign annually.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Inspector notes
Counselor observed two employee files missing the required 40 hr. Introductory Child Care training. Counselor observed that employee 1: had an industry start date of 12/03/2020. This person started their training on 6/28/2020 and had to complete on or before 06/28/2021. This employee was hired on 06/23/2023 without having their 40 hr. Introductory Child Care training completed. Counselor observed that employee 2: had an industry start date of 01/18/2022. This person started their training on 06/17/2022 and had to complete on or before 01/18/2023. This person failed to start training within the 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departme ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor reviewed all 10 employee files during inspection. One of the employees did not have the required 10 hr. In Service training completed for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Corrective Action:
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor arrived at the facility on 7/13/2023 for a routine inspection. During the inspection, counselor did not have access to files. The director was not present, and no one was able to assist. On 7/17/2023, the counselor returned to complete the inspection. Counselor noticed that the provider failed to provide some personnel records. Counselor asked the provider to submit the records via email to complete the inspection. The counselor reviewed 10 employee files in total. Provider has sent via email the remaining documents needed to complete the inspection. This was resolved on 7/17/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from Child Care Facility Handbook. 7.4 Personnel ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor reviewed an employee file that was missing a Level II background and screening eligibility. Screening was completed on 03/31/2022. Determination states that an agency review is required. Provider will have to send documentation on or before 08/03/2023, via email submission to the counselor, showing a clearance for the Level II background and screening was done and employee has been cleared to work with children. 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 oper ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor reviewed three employee files that had a break in service and were not resubmitted to background and screening. Employee 1: Had a screening completed on 7/21/2020. This person worked outside the child care industry and had a gap of over 90 days before getting hired on 6/13/2023. Employee 2: Had a screening completion date of 07/22/2019. This person worked outside the child care industry and had a gap of over 90 days before getting hired on 01/10/2023. Employee 3: Had a screening completion date of 12/28/2021. This person worked outside the child care industry and had a gap of over 90 days before getting hired on 06/12/2023. Provider is to resubmit all employees that ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to facility records. s. 402.311, F.S.
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor arrived on 7/13/2023 to perform a routine inspection. During the inspection, counselor did not have access to files. The director was not present, and no one had access to the files. On 7/17/2023, the counselor returned to complete the inspection. Counselor noticed that the provider failed to provide some personnel records. Counselor asked the provider to submit the records via email to complete the inspection. This was corrected on 07/19/2020 via email submission. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . Counselor Comments Counselor made two seperate attempts at completing the routine inspection. Counselor arrived on 7/13/2023, was unable to complete inspection, ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
Official code
47-06
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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 (Section 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the renewal inspection, all areas of the child care facility did not have the evacuation route posted. Technical assistance was provided. This was corrected when staff posted the routes in all areas. The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-10
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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
The licensing counselor observed the baby bottles, in the infant room and cups in the 2 year old class were not labeled with first and last name. This was completed during time of inspection, when staff member labeled the bottles and cups. Technical assistance was provided. 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
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Prepared bottles brought to the facility were not properly refrigerated and used within 24 hours. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, D (Section 17.4, number 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The licensing counselor observed the baby bottles in buckets w/milk and no caps, improperly stored. Technical assistance was provided. This was corrected during the time of the renewal inspection. The milk was removed from the infant room by staff. Prepared bottles must be placed in the refrigerator immediately and used within 24 hours.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-05
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]
Report comments
Immunization records were missing for four(4) children, who are listed on the supplemental sheet. Technical Assistance was provided. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are include ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2023
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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]
Report comments
A total of 61 children's records were reviewed. One child, who is listed on the supplemental sheet, did not have a current physical on file. Technical Assistance was provided. 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.
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01

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 current process for ensuring that all staff members remain up-to-date with their background screenings, especially if they have had a break in service?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate a finding where a staff member's background screening was not updated following a break in service. This question helps clarify the center's current administrative procedures for maintaining compliance with screening requirements.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center manage staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, particularly during transitions or when staff are moving between classrooms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 documented a moment where staff-to-child ratios were not met. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility ensures adequate supervision at all times.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What are your current protocols for supervising children during water play activities to ensure they are always within sight and reach of an adult?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2025 inspection note a concern regarding supervision during water play. This question helps parents learn about the safety measures and active supervision techniques currently in place.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe how the center tracks and disposes of medications or ointments to ensure that only current, authorized items are kept on-site?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from March 2025 noted that some medications no longer in use were still present at the facility. This question allows parents to understand the current process for maintaining a safe and organized medication storage area.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all required emergency evacuation plans are posted in every classroom and that staff are prepared for regular emergency drills?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show findings related to emergency preparedness, including the posting of evacuation diagrams and the completion of fire drills. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining consistent safety routines.
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