Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.52
- Local median
- 0.17
Let's Be Friends Academy
725 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
- License:
- C04DU1480
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri: 7:30AM to 9:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 220
- License expiration:
- September 12, 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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Let's Be Friends Academy from January 10, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 16, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from November 24, 2025 through April 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 15
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32218
Compared to 42 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.36
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Incident records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 4, 2024November 1, 2024May 2, 2025October 16, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 8, 2024April 26, 2024August 20, 2024May 2, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 26, 2024August 20, 2024January 7, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 1, 2024October 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1 year old] group was inadequate in that [teachers saw an unknown substance & did not pick up the unknown substance, allowing child #2 to pick it up]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist determined through evidence & testimony that an unknown substance was dropped by a parent. The two teachers saw the bag on the outside playground, with one of teachers pointing to the bag on the ground. The teachers left the bag on the ground, allowing child #2 to pick up the unknown substance. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.4 Supervision Corrective Action: Provider is to create a plan of action for this unusual occurrence & submit to Licensing Specialist for review via e-mail.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist determined through evidence & testimony that an unknown substance was accessible to children on the outside playground. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements Corrective Action: The substance was removed by a teacher from the outside play area to the front office during the incident on 10/14/2025. Therefore, the standard was completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child #2 did not have an accident/incident report written & the parent was not notified on the date of occurrence that child #2 picked up an unknown substance. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to complete an accident/incident report & have the parent of child #2 sign & date the accident/incident report. Provider is to submit a copy of the completed accident/incident report to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff member with an employment date at the facility of 1/14/2025 that did not begin the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Courses until inspection date, 5/2/2025. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 1 staff member did not have documented proof that they completed the safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome within 30 days of hire during inspection. Licensing Specialist observed that a second staff member with employment/hire date at the facility of 2/24/2025 did not complete the safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome courses until 4/28/2025. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 ba ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 43 incident/accident reports between January 2025 to April 2025 during inspection that were missing the parents signature and/or the date was missing that the parent signed the report and/or was received the date that the incident/accident report occurred. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff member with employment date at the facility of 12/30/2024 that has never been in the child care industry until 12/30/2024. The staff member had a background screening clearance eligibility status date of 8/27/2024 under DCF Child Care. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 ava ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [child care personnel was not aware that child #1 climbed over the outdoor playground fence while playing outside, to the other side of the fence, where a retention pond is located], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist determined through evidence and testimony that child care personnel were not aware that child #1 climbed over the outdoor playground chain link fence, measuring 5'11" during inspection, to the other side of the fence, where a retention water pond is located. Child care personnel were made aware that child #1 had climbed over the outdoor playground fence by another child. Child #1 was alone on the other side of the fence with the retention water pond until management unlocked the gate leading to the retention water pond. During that time child #1 climbed on top of a "silver box" overlooking the retention water pond, and ran around exterior of the pond, sti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist could not review an incident/accident report during inspection due to the facility not documenting the incident/accident for child #1. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit a written statement to Licensing Specialist via e-mail stating the facility's understanding and maintaining CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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 one staff member with child care industry start date of 12/6/2023 and employment start date at the facility of 8/7/2024. Counselor observed during inspection that the one staff member did not start the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Courses until 8/10/2024. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 ca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with child care industry start date of of 12/12/2023. Counselor observed that the one staff member was last in the child care industry on 2/16/2024. Counselor observed that the one staff member's employment date at the facility is 7/29/2024. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both nationa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[written documentation of a fire drill conducted in the month of March 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- Counselor could not observe a fire drill conducted in the month of March 2024 due to no written record being documented. Provider stated that the facility did conduct a fire drill in March, however it was not written. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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 one staff member with child care industry and employment start date at the facility of 1/15/2024. The one staff member has not begun the 40 hour introductory child care training courses as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 trainin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with employment date at facility of 2/26/2024 that did not have a complete 5 year employment history on file with reference checks during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. D. The employer/owner/operator must condu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with employment date at facility of 1/15/2024, that did not have the Attestation of Good Moral Character signed until 1/18/2024. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with employment date at the facility of 2/26/2024. Counselor observed that the staff member lived outside of the state of Florida, in New York, in the past 5 years. Counselor did not observe a child abuse and neglect registry search for the staff member for the state of New York during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the facility border is too high for a two-year-old and should be lower leveled for the safety of the children. Counselor gave technical assistant to the facility: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [signature of parent]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed no signature from the parents on the incident report dated 4/4/24. The facility explained that the mother was in the office at the time of the incident and had taken the child to the hospital. As a corrective action, the director will train all staff on the requirements of incident / accident report. Counselor gave technical assistant to the facility: 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 gua ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
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 3 staff members with employment dates of: 9/25/2023, 9/25/2023 and 10/4/2023 that had not begun the 40 hour introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. One staff member started the training during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 con ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed a minimum of 13 bottles and sippy cups that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Counselor observed bottles that did not have a first or last name, had only initials or only the child's last name on the bottles and sippy cups during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider wrote all child's first and last names on the bottles and sippy cups that were not labeled during ... [truncated]
- 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
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed 11 medications which had expired that was preset in the classroom for administering. The medications included diaper creams, sunscreens and bug spray. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider returned all expired medications to custodial parent or legal guardian during inspection. Therefore, standard ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Solid food and/or cereal was fed to an infant under 4 months of age without authorization from a physician. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, G
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed one infants bottle that had cereal present. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility handbook: 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food G. Due to the extreme risk of choking, solid foods, including cereal, may not be given in bottles or with infant feeders to children with normal feeding habits unless authorized by a physician. Solid foods may not be fed to an infant younger than 4 months of age unless directed by a physician. Solid foods must be of a safe consistency and must be developmentally appropriate for the age and developmental ability of the infant. Corrective Action: Provider disposed of the infants bottle during inspect ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-09
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time of the occurrence]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed 55 incident/accident reports during inspection that did not include the time of occurrence. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. Corrective Action: ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Written directions on the prescription label, the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [there were no written prescription label present, manufactuer's directions were not followed, there was homemade bug spray with no directions and there were sunscreen and bug sprays that were not to be given to children if under a certain age that were present]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed prescription and non-prescription medications were there were no written prescription label present, manufacturer's directions were not followed, there was homemade bug spray with no directions and there were sunscreen and bug sprays that were not to be given to children if under a certain age that were present. The medications were sent home by provider. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child car ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in each classroom, one, two or all three medications of bug sprays, diaper creams and sunscreens kept down low, within reach of the children, in their own cloth cubbies with no lid. All medications were moved during inspection to be kept out of reach of the children or in a locked cabinet. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility handbook: 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: G. All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed bug sprays, sunscreens and diaper creams that were expired or no longer being administered that were not discarded or returned to custodial parent or legal guardian. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail a written statement that all medication has been sent home or discarded.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed two staff members background screening clearance letters that were did not have an eligible status prior to hire. One staff member had an employment date of 2/6/2023 and did not have an eligible background screening clearance letter until 2/10/2023. Second staff member had an employment date of 4/13/2023 and did not have an eligible background screening clearance letter until 4/27/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with an employment date of 1/16/2023 that received a provisional letter on 12/20/2022 and became eligible with background screening on 1/19/2023. Counselor observed the staff member's personnel record during inspection and observed that she lived in Arizona in the past 5 years. Counselor could not observe the staff member's out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry due to the documentation not being on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with child care industry start date of 12/19/2021 and employed date with facility of 9/19/2022 that did not complete the early literacy training course as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 indust ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 23 children's immunizations records that were not current or on file during inspection. Counselor reviewed all 72 enrolled children's enrollment, health, and immunization records during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 15 children's health examination records that were not current or on file during inspection. Counselor reviewed all 72 enrolled children's enrollment, health, and immunization records during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 auth ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with employment date 9/19/2022 that had a background screening clearance eligibility date of 5/5/2021. The staff member was last employed in the child care industry on 6/27/2021, therefore the staff member had a 90 day break in service. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial 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 bre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 describe the current procedures in place to ensure staff are actively monitoring the playground and removing any potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that an unknown substance was found accessible to children on the playground. This question helps clarify how the center maintains a safe environment during outdoor play.
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What steps has the center taken to strengthen supervision practices for the younger groups since the recent feedback from licensing inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to supervision over the past few years. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes child safety and active monitoring.
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How does the center manage and verify the background screening documentation for all new staff members upon hire?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted instances where background screening documentation was incomplete or missing. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for ensuring all staff are properly cleared.
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Can you walk me through your process for documenting and communicating incident reports to parents when something unusual occurs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show several instances where incident documentation was either missing or not shared with parents in a timely manner. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures transparent communication regarding child care incidents.
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What is your process for ensuring that all new staff complete their required introductory training and specialized certifications within the mandated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports have highlighted gaps in staff training documentation. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks and manages staff compliance with state training requirements.
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