Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.92
- Local median
- 0.54
Little Explorers
36540 Via Marcia, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
- License:
- C05LA0172
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 89
- License expiration:
- July 10, 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 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for Little Explorers from February 2, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 48 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 2, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of March 2, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 5, 2026 through June 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 48
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 8
7 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34731
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 24%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 2
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 6 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
October 13, 2023January 30, 2025May 29, 2025September 26, 2025October 17, 2025February 2, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
November 8, 2024January 30, 2025February 19, 2025April 16, 2025May 29, 2025September 26, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
November 8, 2024January 30, 2025September 26, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 13, 2023July 28, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 13, 2023January 30, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 30, 2025September 26, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 19, 2025July 28, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 13, 2023May 29, 2025Inspection 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: 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 a childrens file had an expired immunization on 12/30/2025
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
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
- Counselor observed a childrens file did not have a health exam on file
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 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]
- Report comments
- Children immunizations still needed for children listed in the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. 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 carpet in the 3-year-old classroom needs to be cleaned due to dirt and debris on the carpet. In 1-year-old classroom, carpet needs to be cleaned due to dirt and debris on the carpet, and the wall has peeling paint. Playground equipment needs to be cleaned on the top of the plastic tree that children climb under. Technical assistance provided that the areas in the facility must be cleaned for the safety of the children.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 that there was a running faucet in the 2-year-old classroom. Technical assistance provided that all areas of the facility must be in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed a missing electrical outlet cover in the 1-year-old classroom. Technical assistance provided that outlet covers must be in place. Resolved at time of inspection as Director put an outlet cover in place.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed Hydrogen Peroxide accessible to children in a broken cabinet that cannot be closed or locked. Technical assistance provided that all harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials must not be accessible to children in care. Staff resolved at time of inspection by removing product and placing in storage not accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed a toy fork in the diaper changing area. Technical assistance provided that items unrelated to diaper changing must not be stored or placed on the diaper changing table or surface.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Tweezers, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the First Aid Kit was incomplete and missing the following items: tweezers and bottled water. Technical assistance provided that the First Aid Kit must be complete at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
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 an immunization form on file. Technical assistance provided that children must have a Florida Certification of Immunization or a Religious Exemption from Immunization on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 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 children listed on supplemental did not have a current immunization form on file. Technical assistance provided that children must have a current Florida Certification of Immunization or a Religious Exemption from Immunization on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident report was not written when parent made the staff aware of mark on child's face on 7/25/2025. Incident report was written and signed on 7/28/2025
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- On 7/25/2025 the child was not signed in. Counselor advised the Director to advise the parents / guardian that all children must be signed in / out. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation and food consumption were not properly washed and sanitized on-site. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a new food prep area which does not include the proper dishwashing cycle. Only one sink with running water, so hand washing and rinse sink are not available. Facility must assure there are 3 compartment sinks (or 2 sinks with a bin for sanitize) for dishwashing cycle and a separated sink for hand washing practice are within the food prep area.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-09
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)
- Report comments
- Staff worked for longer than a year at the facility, and rehired with no completion of Early Literacy training. Staff must complete EL training within a year of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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]
- Report comments
- Outdated or missing immunization records for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to have children up-to-date health records in file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Missing physical records for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to have children up-to-date health records in file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Per staff statements, there is water on 1 year old room walls. Currently walls are observed with water damage. Bubbles are still visible in the walls. A roof assessment is needed to determine the water leaking is no longer an issue. TA given to keep all areas in good shape and prevent water leaking.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the facility's operating hours, an activity occurred in a portion of the building which endangered the health and/or safety of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- An altercation between parent and staff occurred in the classroom where inappropriate language was used in presence of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-10
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- No incident report were given to parents at the day of the incident. Provider must send the signed reports for all 1 year old children present at the time that incident occurred.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child got out of the playground area with no awareness of the staff. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A child was missed at the time that children were walking from the classroom to the outdoor. The child was found outside to the fenced area and found by the maintenance staff and returned to the class while were outside.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist noticed wall paper peeling off in the VPK/Post Office in the circle time area. Director stated she is aware and maintenance is scheduled to paint the room this week. Technical assistance provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. This will need to be completed by the due date provided.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist witness an electrical outlet in the Sweetshop classroom without a outlet cover. Technical assistance provided that all accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor did not observe the capacity of the diner/2 year old room posted. Technical assistance provided that the capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. Corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed a gap from the base of the fence to the ground under the gates in the back outdoor play area, front outdoor area and the 1s play area. Technical assistance provided that the outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. This will need to be corrected by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist did not observe an emergency exit plan in the diner/2 year old classroom. Technical assistance provided that the operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation. Will need to be completed by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, while distributing snacks/serving food, did not use napkins, disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items to prevent skin contact with food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist witnessed child care personnel distributing crackers in the Diner 2 Year Old room without using napkins, disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items to prevent skin contact with food. Corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [smaller children's stationary playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed a younger childs playground climber without a resilient surface in the 1s playground and in the front playground. 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 pac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [grey climbing playground and climber dome] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist measured 2 inches of protective mulch under the grey climbing playground and climber dome in the front outdoor play ground area. 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, ha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist noticed paint chipping on the gray wall, in the 2 year old Townhall classroom, near the window. Director stated she is aware and put in a request from maintenance, she will get with them again. Technical assistance provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. This will need to be compl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed and measured, at the time of inspection, the back outdoor play area fence measuring between 40 inches to 44 inches. Director stated she will get with management and maintenance to get this corrected by due date. Technical assistance provided that the outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed changing pad with a hole, which is no longer impermeable. Director stated she will be placing an order for a new changing pad. Technical assistance provided that when children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. This will need to be completed no later than due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, will need to have an updated child abuse and neglect reporting form on file by due date. Director stated she will start to complete the forms twice a year to avoid them expiring. 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 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [Missing Fire Drill for August, September, and October.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Missing fire drill for August, September, and October 2023. TA was provided to complete a fire drill every month.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- Staff did not complete training within time frame. TA was provided to staff to finish training within a year from date training was commenced.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff did not complete in-service training hours within 2021-2022. Resolved due to staff completing in-services hours for 2023 - 2024. TA was provided for staff to complete in-service 10 hours each year.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- Staff did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. TA was provided that staff needs to complete fire extinguisher within 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 CPR trained staff with 58 children present at the time of inspection. TA given to have the required CPR trained number of childcare personnel covering for the number of children present all time.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Childrens files missing immunization records. TA was provided that children records need up-to-date immunization record in file in order for children to attend.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children did not have up-to-date physical examination in file. TA was provided that an up-to-date physical needs to be in file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [Attendance for classroom was not complete. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- Attendance roster was not complete for in classroom. TA was provided they need to complete attendance roster as children are coming into the classroom first thing in the morning. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Fire inspection outdated. TA given to schedule an annual inspection every year. Provider will send cop of he fire inspection clearance by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No Employment Attestation signed in file. TA given to have the form completed at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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
- Child Abuse not in staff's files. Staff signed the form at the time of inspection. TA given to complete the form at the time of employment and update it every year.
- 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
- 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
- Form 5131 not in staff's files. TA given to complete the form at the time of the employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- Employment History not completed for the last 5 year. TA given to complete the form and verify it at the time of the employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
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
- Report comments
- No AGMC signed in staff's files. TA given to complete the form at the time of the employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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
- Valid immunization records are needed to bring facility into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are kept securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection where hazardous materials were found accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps clarify how the facility maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that electrical outlets are consistently covered and maintained in all classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple instances where outlet covers were found missing during inspections. This question helps understand the current daily safety check procedures.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the daily sign-in and sign-out process to ensure that all attendance records are complete and accurate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where attendance records were incomplete. Asking about this process helps confirm that the facility has a reliable system for tracking children's arrival and departure.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all children's health and immunization records are kept up-to-date and compliant with state requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that some student health and immunization files were missing or expired. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks and updates these important documents.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by 3/2/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with parents regarding any minor accidents or incidents that occur during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about incidents is essential for parent peace of mind. Learning about the facility's notification policy helps ensure families are kept informed about their child's day.