Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.28
- Local median
- 1.5
FUTURE LEADERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC
712 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601
- License:
- C05HE0125
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 98
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
Typical cost: $693 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$693/mo
Median daily rate: $32.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hernando 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 inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for FUTURE LEADERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC from January 9, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 57 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 1, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 57
- Higher-concern violations
- 15
- Repeated topics
- 9
9 in last 12 months
33 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 13 local median in 34601
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 3
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
February 23, 2024June 26, 2024October 16, 2025November 6, 2025February 18, 2026March 18, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023February 23, 2024June 26, 2024November 1, 2024October 16, 2025November 6, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
February 23, 2024October 16, 2025November 6, 2025January 30, 2026February 18, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 5, 2024December 15, 2025January 30, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 6, 2025January 30, 2026February 18, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 17, 2023December 5, 2024January 30, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 6, 2025January 30, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 16, 2025February 18, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 16, 2025November 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of reinspection, Counselor observed that the fall zone surface was still not maintained as it is not a minimum of 6 inches in depth. Technical assistance provided that the fall zone surface must be a minimum of 6 inches in depth.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed light fixture falling out of ceiling. Technical assistance provided that all areas of the facility must be in good repair at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and playhouses] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the fall zone surface was not maintained under the swings and playhouses. Technical assistance provided that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall / use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or le ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the staff listed on supplemental did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Technical assistance provided that all personnel / volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed individual listed on supplemental did not have a Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance on file. This individual was in the infant classroom, sitting on the floor, taking care of an infant. Technical assistance provided that all childcare personnel must have a Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance on file. Resolved at time of inspection as individual was removed from the class and left the premises.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child exited the outdoor play area with staff unaware. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, Counselor was made aware that the child listed on supplemental exited the outdoor play area without childcare personnel supervision. Technical assistance provided that all doors and gates must be secured and that head counts must be conducted periodically to ensure all children are accounted for.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed metal prong sticking out of the wall. Technical assistance provided that the metal prong must be covered or removed. Resolved at time of inspection. Owner/Director removed the metal prong from the wall & disposed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the gate was not secured and was able to open when leaning on it without lifting the latch. Technical assistance provided that the gate must not have gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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 [no courses were complete prior to supervising a class alone. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 3.5 Health and Safety, Page 9) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, Counselor was made aware that the staff listed on supplemental did not have documentation of childcare personnels completion of required training on the training transcript in that no courses were complete prior to supervising a class alone. Technical assistance provided that the facility must have documentation of childcare personnels completion of required training on the transcript prior to supervising a class alone.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed childcare 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. Technical assistance provided that childcare personnel must 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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed staff listed on supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements for on file. Technical assistance provided that all personnel and volunteers who work ten hours or more per month must have a Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, Counselor was made aware that a grandparent provided work in the facility while children were present and did not have a Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) on file prior to volunteering. Technical assistance provided that a Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) must be on file prior to volunteering.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the daily attendance records were not complete in the 4s & 5s classroom. Technical assistance provided that daily attendance records must be complete and available for review by the licensing authority. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection, Director was unable to provide incident reports for the child listed on supplemental. Technical assistance provided that documentation of an accident or incident must be maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year.
- Correction status
- Due by January 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed 1 staff 5 children - (4) infants, & (1) 1 year old in the classroom. Technical Assistance provided that there needs to be 2 childcare personnel in the classroom or the 1-year-old child needs to be moved to a different classroom. Director moved the 1-year-old child to a different classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [signature for 2nd sweep conducted. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the Driver signed the 2nd Sweep and a teacher who was not there, signed as the driver. Director stated that she was the driver and did not have a driver's assistant that day as the teacher was a no call, no show. Technical Assistance provided that the transportation log must include accurate and factual information for the driver and the person conducting the 2nd sweep.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after coming in from the playground and getting ready to eat lunch]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Department Agent and Counselor observed that children did not wash their hands after coming in from the playground and getting ready to eat lunch. Technical Assistance provided that children must wash their hands after coming in from the playground and before eating their lunch.
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings, Kid Trax equipment, monkey bars, and green climber] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection. Department Agent and Counselor observed resilient surface to be less than 6 inches in depth. Technical Assistance provided that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall / use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or le ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, Counselor was made aware that the Director's daughter helped in the kitchen and did not have any documentation prior to volunteering. Technical assistance provided that a Volunteer Acknowledgement form must be on file prior to volunteering.
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the teacher in the 2s and 3s classroom did not have an attendance roster. Technical assistance provided that there needs to be a daily attendance record ready for review by the licensing authority. Resolved at time of inspection as other teacher made an attendance roster. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed shade structure to still be damaged with falling / loose boards above where the children play. Technical assistance provided that all areas of the facility must be in good repair for safety.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the equipment has peeling yellow paint and rust on the surface.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the Kid Trax play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that the equipment has peeling yellow paint and rust on the surface. Technical assistance provided that all play equipment must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition for the children to use.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed children listed on supplemental 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. Technical assistance provided that all children must 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.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the children listed on supplemental had expired immunizations on file. Technical assistance provided that the Florida Certificate of immunization must be current.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. Technical assistance provided that all children must have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed staff listed on supplemental did not have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. Technical assistance provided that drivers must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the shade structure on the playground to be damaged. The roof has holes and loose boards above the children's play area. Technical assistance provided that all areas of the facility must be in good repair for safety.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed diaper changing mat to be torn in several places. Technical assistance provided that diaper changing mat must be impermeable. Resolved at time of inspection as Director had extra diaper changing mat in the office that was used to replace the torn diaper changing mat in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Kid Trax has peeling paint and a rusted surface]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the Kid Trax play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that the equipment has peeling yellow paint and rust on the surface. Technical assistance provided that all play equipment must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition for the children to use.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed children listed on supplemental 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. Technical assistance provided that all children must 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.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the children listed on supplemental had expired immunizations on file. Technical assistance provided that the Florida Certificate of immunization must be current.
- Correction status
- Due by October 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the children listed on supplemental did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. Technical assistance provided that all children must have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed staff listed on supplemental had outdated Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character forms on file. Technical assistance provided that the most recent version of the Attestation of Good Moral Character form is the July 2024 version. Once the individual has re attested to the new version, they will not need to re-attest until a new version is adopted in rule. Resolved at time of inspection as Director had staff sign the updated Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4's] group was inadequate in that [there was no teacher in the room on and off for more than 5 minutes.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Children in the 4's room were repeatedly left unsupervised. TA: Children need to be supervised at all times. If a teacher needs to leave her classroom for any reason, she needs to wait for another teacher to take over in her classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff did not follow the facilities written discipline policy provided by the owner. TA: Staff must follow the facilities written discipline policy at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- An incident/accident report was not completed on the day of the incident. TA: Incident/Accident reports need to be completed for all incidents or accidents that occur and need to be completed on the day of the incident.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that the Facility secures current immunizations for each child enrolled in the Facility.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
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
- The child listed on the supplemental enrolled on 09/09/24 did not have a physical health. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that the Facility secure a student health examination within 30 days of enrollment. The three Children listed on the supplemental did not have Part 1 of the physical. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that the complete student health record is competed for all children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 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 was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The exam date of the physical was missing for the child listed on the supplemental. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that the date of exam is listed on the student health form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Report comments
- Frozen food was removed from original packaging with no date or time label. was completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [sandbox is full of rocks and mulch, swings are covered in dark substance, and swing set has chipped paint and rust]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [sandbox is full of rocks and mulch, swings are covered in dark substance, and swing set has chipped paint and rust] .
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2024
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one year old children in the one-year-old classroom watching electronic media. The Teacher turned the tablet off and put it up. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that children younger than 2 years of age cannot use electronic media.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
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- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed gapping and torn ceiling tile in the school age and three-year-old classroom that need to be repaired. The ceiling tiles should be repaired or replaced. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should be in good repair during operating hours.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the monthly inspection was not completed for December. The Provider completed the inspection during the visit today. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that monthly inspections should be completed of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors and moving parts of permanent/stationary playground equipment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Swing set ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the swing set on the one-year-old and infant play area did not have any resilient surface. The swing set should have six inches of resilient surface. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all fall/use zones should have six inches of resilient surface.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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
- Counselor found two children with expired immunization records. Provider should get current Immunization records for the children. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that children should have current Immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that two children do not have a student health examination form. The Provider should get a student health examination form for the child. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a student health examination form is required within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the children listed on the confidential page had expired health examination records. Provider will need to get up-to-date physical records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children have up-to-date physical records within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was not adequately supervised and left the facility premises without child care personnel supervision. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility has surveillance cameras in various parts of the facility including the two-year-old classroom. The Counselor observed the video footage of the incident which took place on 10/16/2023, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Counselor saw 5-year-old A.J. in the classroom with the two-year-old group. The 5-year-old was running around the classroom and opened a door leading to the outside and left the facility grounds without the teachers knowledge. The child crossed the highway and ran down the highway away from the facility. The two- year-old teacher was not adequately supervising A.J. and did not see the child open the door and leave the facility. A known civilian saw the c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [23] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [23] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the three-and four-year-old classroom was out of ratio. Completed at time of inspection. The provider moved children around to comply with the ratio requirements. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all classrooms are in ratio. Ratio observed: 1:7 Twos 1:23 Three- and four- year old's (10/4's; 13/3's) 1:5 Ones 3:8 Infants Ratio was fixed at time of inspection: 1:12 Two-and Three-year-old (7/2's; 5/3's) 1:17 Three- and four- year old's (10/4's; 7/3's) 2:6 (5/1's; 1/3) 3:8 Infants
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the capacity in the classrooms were not posted. Completed at time of inspection. The provider posted the capacity in the rooms. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all classrooms have the capacity posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not appropriate for the childs size. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the infants to be sleeping on the floor on pillows and swings. Completed at time of inspection. The provider placed the children who were asleep in the cribs. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all infant children are placed in cribs, bassinets, or pack-n-plays or other approved appropriate bedding during nap time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-07
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the infant classroom to have 8 infants present with only 7 cribs available. Completed. The provider brought another crib for the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all infant children have a crib to nap in.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the diaper changing station in the infant classroom did not have the diaper changing procedure posted. Technical assistance provided ensuring that a diaper changing procedure in all diaper changing stations. Provider will need to get a diaper changing sign.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [accident/incident reports available for review by counselor.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the provider did not have accident/incident reports available for review by licensing counselor. Technical assistance provided ensuring that accident/incident reports are available for review by counselor at all times. Provider will need to make accident/incident reports available to counselor for review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2023
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Diaper rash cream ], 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
- Counselor was informed by childcare personnel that diaper rash cream is administered by childcare personnel without a prescription and/or written authorization from the custodial/ legal guardian. Technical assistance provided ensuring that prescription or non-prescription medication are not administered without a prescription or written authorization from the custodial parent/legal guardian.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor arrived at the facility for a complaint and did not have access to personnel records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that personnel records and all other files are available for review by licensing counselor. Provider will need access to personnel records.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 steps taken to ensure that all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection show that a staff member was found without the required background screening clearance on file. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center verifies that all personnel are properly cleared before interacting with children.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for maintaining accurate daily attendance records for every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2025 and early 2026 indicate multiple instances where daily attendance records were missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that attendance is tracked consistently for all children in their care.
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Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure that all outdoor gates and play areas remain secure throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted a finding regarding a gate that was not properly secured. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current maintenance and safety checks for outdoor access points.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that children are always under active supervision while in the outdoor play area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple findings related to supervision, including incidents where children were left without adequate oversight. This question helps parents understand the current supervision protocols and how staff are trained to keep children safe during outdoor activities.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining playground equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2024 through early 2026 show several findings regarding the maintenance of playground equipment and ground cover. Asking this helps parents understand the center's routine for inspecting and repairing play areas to keep them in good condition.
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