Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.71
- Local median
- 0.68
Lake Community Action Agency Inc.
2000 Park Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748
- License:
- C05LA0065
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 72
- License expiration:
- February 24, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,252 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,252/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $57.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lake 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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for Lake Community Action Agency Inc. from January 30, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 41 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 22, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 2, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 5, 2026 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 41
- Higher-concern violations
- 17
- Repeated topics
- 7
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 6 local median in 34748
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 0.9
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 7 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
January 26, 2024February 6, 2024June 3, 2024October 18, 2024February 3, 2025May 15, 2025September 22, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023February 6, 2024October 18, 2024September 22, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
June 3, 2024February 3, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023January 26, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 18, 2024February 3, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 18, 2024January 22, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 6, 2024March 15, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed staff member did not complete required training Technical assistance provided that to satisfy the requirement test must be taken
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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)
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a staff member did not complete the five hour early literacy
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1:12 (7/2's and 5/3's) 1:4 (4's) 1:5 (1's) Technical assistance provided that staff to child ratio must be followed at all times. A child from two's and three-year-old room was brought into four-year-old room to become compliant at time of inspection. New Ratio 1:11 (6/2's and 5/3's) 1:5 (4/4's 1/2's) 1:5 (1's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Counselor observed door leading into the 2 and 3 year old room had chipped paint.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 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
- Counselor observed that both diaper changing mats were stained in the two/three year old room and one year old room. There was also a tear in the mat in one year old room.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 5 of the children files had expired immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 2 children files did not have current Health Examination
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No documentation of exposure plan refresher (blood pathogen training) for staff listed on the supplemental. All staff is required to complete a refresher education every year and keep documentation for review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed a fire drill during the inspection, child care personnel did bring their current attendance record but did not possess parent contact information. Technical assistance provided that a current attendance record/classroom rosters and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel during the drill or actual emergency and must be used to account for all children. Another fire drill will be conducted at time of reinspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child(ren), 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 if the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Personnel records for child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, were not maintained at the facility and available for review. Technical assistance provided that records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel files and observed personnel file, listed on the supplemental, did not include a completed CF- FSP Form 5131. Technical assistance provided that each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. This will need to be on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel files and observed personnel file, listed on the supplemental, did not have a level 2 clearinghouse screening clearance on file. Technical assistance provided that a copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. This will need to be on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel files and observed personnel file, listed on the supplemental, did not have an employment history verification on file. Technical assistance provided that 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel files and observed personnel file, listed on the supplemental, did not have the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. Technical assistance provided that a CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. This will need to be on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed missing arrival time for child, listed on the supplemental. Technical assistance provided that the custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. Accurate attendance records will need to be done by due date. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [a mixed classroom of (9) that includes 1 year old children. ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [a mixed classroom of (3) 1 year olds and (6) 2 year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 1 year old classroom with a total of 9 children with 1 child care personnel. This group included (3) 1 Year Old's. This was resolved by moving (3) 2 year old's to the 4 year old classroom. Technical assistance provided that in groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation of in-service training will need to be recorded on CF-FSP FORM 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record by the due date. Technical assistance provided Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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
- Children, listed on the supplemental, need to have a current immunization record on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 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
- Child(ren) did not 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 4, 2024
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Personnel, listed on the supplemental, will need to sign a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form by due date. Technical assistance provided that a 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 November 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child(ren), listed on the supplemental did not have a current immunization record on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child(ren), listed on the supplemental, did not have a form 3040 on file and will need one by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a 5131 on file. Completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child Care Personnel, listed on the supplemental, needs a New Screening. Per director, today is the last day of work of the child care personnel until they receive a eligible background screening result on file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was released to an individual known by the child and/or the childs custodial parent/legal guardian in a manner not authorized in writing by the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, E General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Director admitted she released child to another child parent who stated they were cousins with his dad. Technical assistance provided that a program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-20
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child(ren), listed on the supplemental, did not have DH form 680 on file. TA provided that DH form 680 will need to be on file by due date and send to counselor via email submission. If custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2024
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child(ren), listed on the supplemental, did not have a current immunization record. TA provided that a current copy of the immunization records will need to be on file by due date and send to counselor via email submission. If custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio Observed: 1:12 (6) 1 Year Olds and (6) 4 Year Olds and 5 Year Olds 1:9 2 Year Olds 1:9 3 Year Olds Fixed Ratio: 1:6 1 Year Olds 1:11 Mixed 2s and 4s 1:13 Mixed 3s and 5s Family Services Counselor (FSC) upon entering facility witnessed only one child care personnel watching over both the 4s and 5s room and the 1s room. There were (6) 4 year olds and 5 year olds in the 4s and 5s room and (6) 1 year olds in the 1s room, observed napping. Children in the 4s and 5s room were split between the 2s room and 3s room to bring them into ratio. Child care personnel stayed in the 1s room until the substitute came. Ratio was corrected at time of inspection. Technical assistance provi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1 year old ] group was inadequate in that [child care personnel was not providing direct supervision over 1 year old due to not being inside of the classroom. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Family Services Counselor (FSC) upon entering facility witnessed child care personnel standing outside next to the door of the 1s room watching over both the 4s and 5s room and the separate 1s room. There were 6 children napping in the 4s and 5s room and 6 children napping in the 1s room. Child care personnel was not inside of the 1s room, and was not providing the direct supervision required for children under 24 months of age. Children in the 4s and 5s room were split between the 2s room and 3s room. Child care personnel was able to provide direct supervision for the 1s napping until substitute came into the facility at 12:59PM. Technical assistance was provided that all ot ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. TA provided to ensure kitchen door is closed at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
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 the supplemental did not have DH form 680 on file. TA provided that DH form 680 will need to be on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2024
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children, listed on the supplemental, did not have a current immunization record. TA provided that a current copy of the immunization records will need to be on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child, listed on the supplemental, did not have a DH Form 3040 on file. TA provided to have DH form 3040 on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [a mixed group of 14 including 1 year old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [a mixed group of 14 including 1 year old ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One staff with a mixed group of 14 including 1 year old ( 7 of 1 year old and 7 of 4 year old) was observed. 7 children of 1 year old were separated in other room with 2 staff that clocked at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 pair of adult scissors were accesible to children at the teacher's desk. Scissors were removed and put it away at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Staff did not commenced training within 90 days of employment. Ta given on regards training requirement for childcare personnel and substitute personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- No Fire extinguisher completed for new staff. Child Care personnel must to complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No signed Child abuse and Neglect. Staff is required to sign child Abuse and Neglect form every year and keep it available for review. Form signed at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Report comments
- No Signed AGMC for staff. AMCG must to be signed before employment and available for review. Form signed at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- BGS expired for an Administrative staff. Staff was not present at the time of inspection and cannot return until a new BGS is submitted and eligible results received. TA given to have the BGS current all time and follow up on the renewing notifications from CHL.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
Can you describe the current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or nap times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining required staff-to-child ratios has been a recurring area of focus in several inspection reports. Asking about current practices helps families understand how the center manages supervision to ensure compliance with state standards.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple instances where ratios were corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required personnel background screening documents are complete and kept up-to-date for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted that several required background screening and personnel records were missing or incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for maintaining these essential files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that individuals picking up a child are authorized to do so, and what is the process if a new person arrives?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a past concern regarding the release of a child to an unauthorized individual. Understanding the current check-in and release policy provides insight into how the center prioritizes child safety and security.
- Context
- This issue was noted in a 2024 inspection report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that all staff members complete their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections show that documentation for staff training requirements has been missing or incomplete. Asking about the current training tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures staff are properly qualified and prepared.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage and track student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children enrolled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping accurate health and immunization records is a standard part of daycare operations that ensures all children are protected and that the facility meets state requirements. This question helps families understand the center's administrative organization and commitment to health standards.