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Impact Learning Center

11269 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32218

License:
C04DU1493
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
343
License expiration:
February 16, 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

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for Impact Learning Center from February 13, 2023 through June 12, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Four later inspections, from June 6, 2025 through June 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32218

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.73
Local median
0.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
10%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [Three-year-old class] group was inadequate in that [staff walked out of the classroom ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection Licensing Specialist observed as a staff left her classroom unattended to grab the vacuum cleaner, staff went back to her classroom where the children were observed snacking while sitting at the table. Licensing specialist discussed the importance of an additional staff to serve as floater and help teachers with supervision. Per the Childcare Handbook Section 2.4 Supervision: Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed 2 infants with bibs around their neck while laying inside their crib. Licensing Specialist also observed another infant with a pacifier clip attached to their shirt while the infant was laying inside their crib. Staff removed the items from the infants. Per the Childcare Facility Handbook Section 3.6.4 Safe Sleep: Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Cribs, playpens, play yards, other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child must be placed a minimum of 18 inches away from window blinds, draperies or any window ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The facility's outdoor play area contained two hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. Hazard one is located on the school ager play area. There is a metal fence cap at the end of the pole of the fence that is broken and has a jagged edge exposed. Per provider, she applied duct tape to the area to cover the jagged edge until the maintenance team comes to make the repair. Hazard two is located on the preschool play area. The bicycle merry-go-round is taped off so the children do not use it. However, it is still accessible to the children. One of the bicycle is missing a peddle and the tires are no longer on the track. Per provider, they will not use that play ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [infant] group was inadequate in that [infant #1 was observed to be laying down on their back in their crib drinking a bottle]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor and operations review specialist observed infant #1 to be laying down on their back in their crib drinking a bottle. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook during inspection: 2.4 Supervision Corrective Action: Operations review specialist removed the bottle from the crib and counselor gave the bottle to the staff during inspection. Therefore, standard was completed at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor and operations review specialist observed on 10/17/2023 that Classroom As sink was observed to be covered with a clear trash bag and gnats were present. Operations review specialist stated that there was an unpleasant smell present with sink A. Classroom 3Cs toilet was observed to be non-operational during 10/17/2023 inspection. Counselors observed on 11/2/2023 that Classroom As sink was operational. Counselors observed that the 1 toilet in Classroom 3B and the 1 toilet in Classroom 3C were nonoperational during inspection. Counselor observed on 11/13/2023 that each toilet, 1 in Classroom 3B and 1 in Classroom 3C, were operational during inspection. Counselor gave t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Official code
21-11
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselors observed one toilet, in the main bathroom, in the main building, by class A, B, C and D that had tape over the toilet seat and was non-operational during inspection. There were 3 toilets total in the bathroom, the non-operational toilet was in the middle. Counselors observed in classroom E, one portable sink that was leaking the unsanitary water on to the inside of the cabinet, overflowing to the carpeted floor. Counselors observed the water jug for unsanitary water was present underneath the sink cabinet, however the water was not going into the jug. Provider moved the unsanitary water jug from classroom F during inspection, therefore classroom Es portable sink wa ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Official code
21-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
Inspector notes
Counselors observed one refrigerator in the kitchen area that was maintaining a temperature of 51 degrees Fahrenheit with a thermometer located outside of the refrigerator and with a temperature located inside of the refrigerator. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.2 Food Storage F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8
Inspector notes
Counselors observed 1 staff member in the 3 year old classroom filling up facility water bottles for the 12 children in care utilizing a classroom handwashing sink. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.8 Drinking Water A. Clean, sanitary drinking water shall be readily accessible in indoor and outdoor areas, throughout the day. On hot days, bottle fed infants may be given additional breastmilk or formula mixed with water provided by their parent/legal guardian. Infants should not be given plain water in the first six months of life unless directed to by the childs physician. For the purposes of providing clean, sanitary drinking water ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2023
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-20
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [3 staff member's training transcript were not on file for counselor to observe during inspection]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselors could not observe 4 staff members training transcript due to the transcripts not being on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.5 Documentation of Training The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail the 4 staff members training transcripts.
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-02
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
Counselors could not observe 3 staff members completion of the 10 hours of annual in-service during inspection for fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 due to the in-service forms and the documentation not being on file during inspection. 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: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail the 3 staff mem ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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
Inspector notes
Counselors could not observe 6 staff members completion of the safe sleep practices due to the documentation not being on file during inspection. Counselor 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 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Aquaphor, Optichamber Mask, A & D ointment and Desitin], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselors observed 4 childrens medications during inspection that were missing the following: 1 child had Aquaphor present, however the medication form stated Diaper rash cream on the medication form. The medication form also stated as needed for time and amount to be given. Counselors observed a second child that had an Optichamber Mask present that did not have a medication form present during inspection. Counselors observed a third child that had A & D ointment present and had as needed for amount and time to be given documented on the medication form. Counselors observed a fourth child that had Desitin present and had as needed for amount to time to be given documented o ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2023
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-01
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselors observed one childs diaper cream present during inspection that was no longer enrolled at the facility, per 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: 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 discard or return the one childs diaper cream to parent. Provider is to submit a written statement to counselor via e-mail of whether the diaper ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17
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]
Inspector notes
Counselors observed 38 newly enrolled childrens immunization records during inspection. Counselors observed 2 childrens immunizations records during inspection that were expired. Counselor gave technical assistance 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 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselors observed 38 newly enrolled childrens health examination records during inspection. Counselors could not observe 3 childrens health examination records during inspection due to the records not being on file. Counselor gave technical assistance 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 authorized professionals t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2023
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselors observed 1 staff member with employment date at facility of 9/25/2023, present in a classroom with 12-3 year old, and with another teacher during inspection. The staff members background screening clearance letter status stated Screening In Process for DCF Child Care. Counselors observed 1 staff member with employment date 8/7/2023 that had a background screening eligibility clearance date of 1/8/2023, however the staff member was not previously in the child care industry. Counselors could not observe 3 staff members background screening clearance letters during inspection due to the background screening clearance letters not being on file during inspection. Counse ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed yellow paint that was peeling on the bathroom room in classroom 2C during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 m ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed cleaning supplies accessible to children in care during inspection. Counselor observed Febreze and 2 spray bottles of Windex present in the women's restroom, bleach/water solution present underneath classroom 2B's sink and bleach/water solution and a water spray bottle underneath the sink that was not labeled as just water, in classroom 2D. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed an open plumbing hole, approximately 8-10 inches in diameter, on the ground outside, that did not have a cover or seal on it during inspection. Counselor observed a metal gate latch, a nut (head from a bolt), a hose, a mat pad, board with screws and a water spigot uncovered and gates that remained open, with children present on the playgrounds, on the outside play area during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Corrective Action: Provider removed the metal gate latch, nut (head from a bolt), a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
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 [\"as needed\" was not explained with symptoms, medication forms were not filled out according to manufacturing label instructions, prescription medications did not have medication forms filled out according to the prescriptions and there was not a prescription present for one medication]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 4 medications between 3 children total, that were missing the following: did not have the correct amount to be given according to the manufacturing label, written on the medication form; had "as needed" with no explanation of symptoms; prescription medication Nystatin stated on medication form for amount to be given "as needed," however the prescription label stated apply topically to the affected area, there was no time to be given on the medication form, however the prescription label stated Nystatin is to be given 4 times a day; medication, Aquaphor, was present for a 1 year old and did not have a time to be given, had "as needed" for amount to be given, ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-06
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [a medication form at all for Boudreaux's Buttpaste and amount to be given and \"as needed\", \"when needed\" were not explained with symptoms]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 3 medications from 2 children total during inspection that had the following information missing: medication form at all for Boudreaux's Buttpaste and amount to be given and "as needed", "when needed" were not explained with symptoms. 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: F. The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-12
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]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed all 57 enrolled children's immunization records during inspection. Counselor observed during inspection that 7 children did not have current immunization records on file. Counselor gave technical assistance 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 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2023
More details
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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]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 57 enrolled children's health examination records during inspection. Counselor observed that 11 children's health examination records were not current or on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance 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 authorized professionals that indicate the r ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed 57 enrolled children's enrollment records during inspection. Counselor observed 17 children's enrollment forms that were missing parent addresses, parent telephone numbers and emergency contact address information. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all th ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Inspector notes
Counselor reviewed 7 personnel records during inspection that did not have a complete 5 year employment history with reference checks conducted. 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 conduct employment history checks, including d ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
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., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one staff member's background screening clearance letter that has an employment date- of 4/10/2023 and prior employment in the child care industry on 10/12/2021. The staff member has lived in Washington state in the past 5 years, and did not have the criminal history, child abuse neglect registry search or sexual offender/ predator search on file 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-11

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 that infants are always in a safe sleep environment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate a finding regarding items placed in cribs with infants that could pose a risk. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how staff monitor sleeping areas to maintain safety.
Context
The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that staff remain actively engaged with their assigned group of children at all times?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 noted a concern regarding classroom supervision. This question allows the director to explain the current practices used to ensure children are never left unattended.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the facility manage its maintenance schedule to ensure that all restrooms and sinks remain in good working order?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that sanitation and facility condition topics appeared in multiple reports between 2023 and 2025. Asking about the maintenance process helps parents understand how the center keeps facilities operational.
Related violations
General question

What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members have completed their required background screenings and training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages staff documentation provides insight into the administrative oversight and commitment to meeting regulatory standards.
General question

How do you communicate with families regarding the center's daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication between the center and families is key to building trust and ensuring that parents feel informed about their child's daily care experience.