Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.22
- Local median
- 0.64
Love Tree Learning Center
9386 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32225
- License:
- C04DU1586
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- February 11, 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
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Love Tree Learning Center from January 23, 2025 through May 18, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of May 15, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32225
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- 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 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
May 20, 2025September 22, 2025January 13, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 20, 2025September 22, 2025January 13, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 22, 2025January 13, 2026May 7, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 13, 2026May 7, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 20, 2025May 7, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During onsite inspection the specialist observed that the sink in the infant room was no longer working. The director/owner stated that the motor was no longer working. The specialist recommended that a new sink will need to be purchased. In the meantime, all infants were moved over to a room where there was a working sink until a new one could be purchased. 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements A. When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who was hired 1-5-26, has not completed the required training within the time frame. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook l 2.5 Accidents/Incidents In addition to reporting to the inspection authority, the School Readiness provider must report any incidents of serious injury or death to the appropriate early learning coalition in accordance with the Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract. The provider may also report the incident to law enforcement, if applicable. 3 Training Requirements Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with children ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental regarding the form that was not shared with the parent/guardian. Form with need to provided to parents and obtained signature/date. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry over a year has not completed the required training. 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 industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [is missing signature and date]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist reviewed all incident/accidents for the renewal year and observed that 3 reports were missing either parent or director signature with time and date. forms must be updated and submitted to 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/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
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 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed a total of 38 records for total enrollment. Refer to the supplemental for the children who did not have a physical on file for review during onsite inspection. 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 exam ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who had an expired form on file during onsite inspection. A new form will need to be signed and provided to the specialist for corrective action. Specialist observed 2 new hires since the last 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 January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility fire extinguisher expired on July 2025. The extinguisher will need to be inspected and tagged with a new date. 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
- Refer to the supplemental for all staff who did not complete the required 10 hours of in service hours for the fiscal. All staff is to complete a total of 10 hours and provide for corrective action. When hours are completed be sure that they are on the in service log. 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. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the new hires who do not have one or the other required courses completed within the first 30 days of hire. 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. For child care personnel to sati ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Refer to the supplemental for the children that did not have a copy of updated record on file for review. Specialist observed a total of 20 records for total enrollment at the childcare facility. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff who had expired forms on file during onsite inspection. A new form will need to be signed and provided to the specialist. 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 October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to post classroom schedule in each classroom. 2.6 Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The wall that the facility is using to divide the rooms is not sturdy as children are to crawl between the wall and get into the other classroom. The wall will have to be sturdy to prevent children from getting into the classroom. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to post the capacity in each room. The facility will need to post the capacity in each room that was provided during initial inspection. 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff who was preparing and serving food to the enrolled children did not have a hair net on. A head covering must be worn when preparing food. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready-to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have first and last name on the bottles in the infant room. Bottles must have first and last name to assure that each child is getting the correct bottle. 3.9.5 Food Handling. 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
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Prepared bottles brought to the facility were not properly refrigerated and used within 24 hours. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The room that the facility is using as the infant room did not have a refrigerator to store bottles that were sent to the center. The bottles were stored in lunch bag with a ice pack. A refrigerator will need to be placed in the room to assure that bottles are properly stored. 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food Prepared bottles must be placed in the refrigerator immediately and used within 24 hours.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not use proper cleaning solution after each change to assure that it was properly cleaned. The facility was using fabulous. Solution of half bleach/water for proper kill time in between changes. Solution will need to be made and put in spray bottle with properly labeled. 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 May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to conduct monthly inspections of the playground and document. Form was on a clip board by the back door to go outside but was not documented. 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 maintained for 12 months. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [diaper cream], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to obtained written authorization for diaper cream for the enrolled children prior to administrating. 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: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non- prescr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility had all diaper creams in one basket directly next to the table. None of the creams were properly stored or with child's name on it. 6.5 Medication 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 reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the children who had expired forms on 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 most current ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the child who did not have a form on file for review. 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 author ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [No notification of distracted adult to parents for month of April.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to notify the parents of the distracted adult for the month of April. 7.3 Enrollment Information. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com .
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who did not have the required form on file for review 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 May 30, 2025
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who were newly hired did not have the required form on file in order for the licensing specialist to document all required information. 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 Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is inco ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Employment verification was not on file to show proof 5 years past employment in the childcare industry. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to provide the specialist with an attendance log to show all enrolled children were accounted for. The facility said that they have an app to log children in but none of the staff was able to show the specialist that the children in each of their class was signed in. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring parents are notified promptly when an accident or incident occurs involving their child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where an accident or incident form was not shared with the parent on the day of the occurrence. This question helps clarify the current communication procedures to ensure families receive timely information.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure all infant rooms have a fully functional hand-washing station available for staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a time when a hand-washing station was not available in the infant room. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility maintains essential sanitation equipment for the youngest children.
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Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
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- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that some staff training requirements were not met within the required timeframes. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for monitoring staff professional development.
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Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for maintaining and updating student health and immunization records to ensure everything is current?
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- Why ask this
- Public records show that health and immunization record documentation has been a topic of concern in multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages these important health files.
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General question
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully aware of and follow the facility's daily health and safety routines?
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- Why ask this
- Understanding how a facility reinforces consistent daily practices helps parents feel confident in the center's commitment to maintaining a stable environment for all children.