Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.64
Rattles To Tassels Learning Center At Merrill Road, LLC
9100 Merrill Rd Ste 15A, Jacksonville, FL 32225
- License:
- C04DU1481
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 92
- License expiration:
- October 16, 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 inspectionJuly 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for Rattles To Tassels Learning Center At Merrill Road, LLC from February 1, 2023 through July 7, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 30, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 36
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 7
6 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32225
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 2.12
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 25, 2023April 24, 2024May 17, 2024September 25, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 17, 2024September 30, 2024September 25, 2025June 2, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 17, 2024January 28, 2026June 2, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 4, 2025September 25, 2025June 2, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 2, 2025September 25, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 25, 2023September 25, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 4, 2025January 28, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who is listed as being employed at the center since January 13, 2025, has not completed the required training in order for continued work in the childcare industry. The staff member will need to complete the required training in order for continued work. 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 Introd ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who need a current signed form on file. A copy of current form will need to be provided to the specialist for corrective action. 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: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who were recently hired did not have the required 5131 form on file for review. A form will need to be completed for the staff members. Copy of completed form is to be provided to specialist for corrective action. 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. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who did not have past 5 years of employment history verification on file. Verification will need to be completed and provided to the specialist for corrective action. 5 Background Screening 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. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history check ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who was hired on 3-24-26, did not have a signed form on file for review. Staff member will need to complete and sign form and provide the specialist with a copy of current file. 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. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by ref ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During onsite visit the licensing specialist completed walk through of the facility and observed that the 1 year old room and 2 year old was dark and did not have 20 foot candle light as specialist was unable to see the children when walking in. Item was corrected at the time of inspection when the staff member opened the blind providing light to both rooms and providing visibility to the children in care. 3.3 Rooms Occupied by Children 3.3.1 Lighting A. All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot- candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate su ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to maintain the background screening roaster. The facility stated that 3 staff were no longer employed at the center but they were still listed on the roaster. Facility will need to update the roaster and take staff off and provide specialist with an updated roaster for corrective action. 5 Background Screening 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Monthly inspections was not completed by the facility showing inspections were done. Document shown that the last inspection was conducted on May 23, 2025. Facility must complete for the month of September and provided specialist with a copy of the recorded check. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maint ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry since June 24, 2024, has not completed the required training in order to continue work in the childcare industry. 4 Training Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with the children such as cooks, book keepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. If at any time other personnel fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of the children, training is required. Child care personnel in compliance with the school-age requirements shall be considered in compliance with the child care personnel training requiremen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [missing signature/date by staff/parent]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the 6 incident/accident reports that was missing either signature, date of staff or parent. Forms will need to be updated and provided to the specialist for corrective action. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or 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.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the child who has an expired for on file. An updated records needs to be provided to the specialist for corrective action. 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 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. S ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the child who had an expired record on file. An updated record will need to be obtained and provided to the specialist for corrective action. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff who did not have current signed forms on file. Staff must sign and provide the specialist with a copy of the updated forms. 7.4 Personnel Records. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Specialist observed 2 new hires since the last inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The playground did not have shade for the children. Director stated that it was torn up due to the weather. The center will need to replace shade for the children during outside play. 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 June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The changing mat in the infant room was torn on both sides leaving the mat impermeable. The person in charge and director/owner stated that they had a mat on order. A new mat will need to be replaced. 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who had expired forms on file during onsite inspection 7.4 Personnel Records. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who did not complete the training within the time frame. Item completed as staff completed training late.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-17
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has not completed the required training within the time frame. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- Refer to the supplemental for the children who need updated records for their file. 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 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 included and detailed in the mo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs a form for their file. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who is missing background screening clearance. The staff member has until the end of business day to work to avoid ratio violations. 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.A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awai ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed that attendance in the 1 year old room, VPK room and 4 year old class was not completed to show all children in care. 1 year old class had 8 present but only 6 signed in VPK class had 6 present but only 5 signed in 4 year old class had 10 but only 9 signed in Item corrected at the time of inspection as attendance log corrected. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [12- infants] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12- infants] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During onsite investigation a staff member walked out the classroom in the presence of the counselor leaving the classroom out of ratio with 11- infants and two staff. The teacher returned to the classroom with 1 infant on her hip brining the classroom into compliance with 12 -infants with 3 staff. The counselor determined that the facility was out of ratio on the date of allegations 4-17-24, as the attendance log provided by the facility that there were 5 children with one staff member during the time frame of 6:30 am to 7:00 am. 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 c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 5, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility is out of compliance with naptime supervision as video footage shows the 1 year old teacher sleeping instead of providing supervision to the children in care. 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times. The counselor recommends that the facility create a safety plan on how they ar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, C
- Report comments
- The facility admitted that majority of the children in the infant room can hold their own bottles and they allow to lay on their boppy and drink their milk. However, this is a choking hazard and children should not be left laying down but sat upright or in highchairs when it come to being fed their bottles. 2.4.4 Meal time Supervision. There must not be any propped bottles. If a child cannot hold the bottle, child care personnel must hold the bottle during feeding. There must be no automatic feeding devices unless prescribed by a doctor and documentation is available in the childs file. The counselor recommends that the facility create a safety plan on how they are going assu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-08
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B (Section 9, number 4) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility admitted that an enrolled child was taken into the kitchen to be "spoken to" on occasion due to his behavior to be re-directed. The teacher who took the child into the classroom said the child was her relative. However, even if the child is a relative of the teacher the child is still enrolled at the childcare and all rules still apply. 2.8 Child Discipline. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The counselor recommends that the facility create a safety plan on how they are going assure that there be no more propped bottles even if the children can hold their own bottles. An all- ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area was being used for purposes other than food preparation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 (Section 17.1) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The kitchen area was being used for re-directing an enrolled child behavior instead of preparing food. Children are never allowed to be in the kitchen area at any time The facility admitted on an occasion that a teacher took the child into the kitchen to re-direct his behavior. 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 indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. For safety, children must not be present in the food preparation ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- All drills were conducted for the renewal year. A drill was conducted with the counselor during onsite renewal. with 29 children with 8 adults. During onsite drill the infant room teacher failed to take attendance. Item was corrected when attendance was grabbed. 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 wil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups provided by the facility were not washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- The infant room teacher did not have bottle labeled with first and last name. Item corrected at the time of inspection . 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
- 28-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [Signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the forms that need to be signed by parent or director. 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
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the children who need updated records for their fileCounselor reviewed 29 records for total enrollment at the childcare facility.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-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, F.1
- Report comments
- Video footage shows a child a teacher inappropriately mishandling and disciplining a child while in care as the child sustained injuries and bruising to both her arms and on her stomach. 2.8 Child Discipline. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: 1. The use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; b) Demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; c) Compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; d) Exposing a child to extremes temperature; e) Rough o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-06
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
- During onsite inspection counselor observed 5 children in the the infant room. Four children were infants with a 3 year old. Item corrected at the time when the 3 year was moved back to his 3 year old classroom. 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 age group, at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 5, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed during onsite inspection counselor observed a teacher sitting in between classrooms one of the classrooms was a 1 year old room and a two year old room. The teacher for the 1 year old went to lunch. The item was brought back into compliance when the 1 year old teacher returned from lunch. 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 mon ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who needs to complete the training. Staff member has been in the industry and has not completed. 18 Training Requirements 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervise ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record for their file. 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 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 included and detailed in the mo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 all staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recent inspections identified missing or incomplete background screening documentation for staff members. This question helps clarify how the center now manages these personnel records to ensure compliance.
- Context
- The most recent findings related to background screening documents were noted in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members complete their required training hours on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that staff training requirements have been a recurring topic in recent reports. Asking about the current training tracking process helps parents understand how the center ensures all caregivers are properly qualified.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all play areas and equipment are inspected and maintained according to safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted instances where documentation for routine playground equipment maintenance was missing. This question allows the director to describe how they now track and document these essential safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections show that some student health and immunization files were found to be expired or missing. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for keeping these important records up to date.
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General question
What is your process for communicating with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents feel confident about how the center shares information about their child's day and any updates to facility operations. This question provides insight into how the center keeps families informed and involved.