Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Child was left in the high chair for 10 minutes outside of the feeding time frame. TA was given to the provider that children cannot be in the chair can not be in the highchair for that amount of time if they are not eating.
Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that there were no diaper changing procedure posted in infant, one year old, and two year old area. Technical Assistance provided to provider that all diaper changing areas must have the sign posted. Provider posted signs during inspection.
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Bottles not labeled. Corrected at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [items in sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 12.2, number 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Handwashing sinks in one year old room had paint brushes, toys, baby bottles and cups. Items were removed from sink at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-03
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
Report comments
Employee listed on supplement was dismissed at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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 [SR trainings were not completed]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Report comments
Staff listed on supplement did not complete the School Readiness courses by June 30, 2024: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program
Correction status
Due by August 8, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
Report comments
Staff listed did not complete the refresher training for the Exposure plan (Bloodborne).
Correction status
Due by August 8, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Children listed on supplement immunizations has expired.
Correction status
Due by August 8, 2024
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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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on supplement missing physical.
Correction status
Due by August 8, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Children listed on supplement physical is on the incorrect form.
The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed in the mix group classroom. TA provided to follow the scheduled activities at all times changes to schedule must be updated and followed for summer or spring break. Complete at time of inspection the childcare staff followed schedule.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slide ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection Counselor observe no resilient surface beneath the slide. TA provided to the Director to ensure resilient surface beneath fall zone area is provided.
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2024
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The Student Health Examination for children listed on supplemental was incomplete missing page one. TA provided to the director to ensure that the Student Health Examination is complete and updated.
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
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]
Report comments
The enrollment form for children listed on supplemental was incomplete. TA given to the Director to have a complete enrollment form for children enrolled.
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
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
Report comments
The childcare staff listed on supplemental did not competed the Attestation of Good Moral Character at the time of screening. TA provided to Director to complete Attestation of Good Moral Character at the time of screening. Completed at time of inspection the form is complete when director sign an Attestation of Good Moral Character.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
Report comments
Employees does not have training for the blood exposure plan. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter.
Correction status
Due by December 1, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Children listed on supplement are missing immunizations.
Correction status
Due by December 1, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on supplement immunization expired.
Correction status
Due by December 1, 2023
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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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Children listed on supplement does not have physicals on file.
Correction status
Due by December 1, 2023
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on supplement physical expired 7/23/2023.
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the childcare personnel listed on the confidential page started in the industry on 1/30/2023 and did not start the introduction course within 90 days and was unsupervised with children. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all childcare personnel began the introduction course within 90 days. Childcare personnel will need to begin the introduction course and all required courses to be left unsupervised with infant children. Completed at time of inspection. The childcare personnel left the facility.
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]
Report comments
Cleaning supplies were removed to bring faciloity into compliance.
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 walk me through your current process for monitoring children in high chairs or similar equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a finding regarding children being kept in confining devices outside of feeding times. This question helps clarify how staff ensure children are supervised appropriately and not kept in such equipment longer than necessary.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that diaper changing procedures are consistently followed and clearly posted in all infant and toddler rooms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple findings related to sanitation and facility conditions, including issues with diaper changing procedures in 2024 and 2025. Asking about this helps parents understand the current daily practices for maintaining a clean and compliant environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track student health records, such as physicals and immunization forms, to ensure they remain current for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 show several instances where student health examinations or immunization records were missing or expired. This question allows the director to explain the system they use to keep these important documents up to date.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members are up to date on required training and safety certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular staff training is essential for maintaining a high standard of care and safety. This question helps families understand how the center prioritizes professional development and ensures all caregivers are fully prepared for their roles.
General question
How do you communicate with families if there is a change in the daily routine or if a specific concern is identified in a classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication between the center and families is vital for building trust and ensuring that parents are informed about their child's daily experience. Understanding the center's approach to updates helps parents feel more connected to their child's care.