Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.43
- Local median
- 1.83
La Petite Academy
6829 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
- License:
- C06PA0090
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 126
- License expiration:
- August 14, 2026
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,322 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,322/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $61.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pasco 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 inspectionMay 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for La Petite Academy from March 29, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 51 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 7, 2026.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 51
- Higher-concern violations
- 22
- Repeated topics
- 10
13 in last 12 months
43 in last 12 months
19 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34653
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 62%
- Local median
- 46%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 10
- Local average
- 3.08
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
April 15, 2024July 28, 2025November 5, 2025December 8, 2025January 12, 2026January 21, 2026April 6, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
December 8, 2025January 12, 2026April 6, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 18, 2024November 25, 2025April 6, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
November 25, 2025January 12, 2026January 21, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 8, 2025April 6, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 15, 2024May 29, 2024Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 5, 2025January 21, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 15, 2024November 5, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 5, 2024January 21, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
July 18, 2024November 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 staff that were missing the required documents for safe sleep training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep pra ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 8 child care personnel did not have the exposure plan on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6 There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and pote ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ An applicable part of the record was not complete, The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 children did not have an immunization record on the correct form and 1 child had an expired immunization. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A -1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 children did not have a physical on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C 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 May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel that did not have a signed Child Abuse and Neglect Form on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, 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 on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 7 child care personnel that did not have a 5 year employment history verification on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D 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 atte ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio on 1/21/2026 2:5 infants 1:6 one year olds and two year olds 1:12 two year olds and three year olds (majority threes) 2:18 four year olds and five year olds 1 staff 3-01: Licensing Specialist reviewed the camera footage from 1/20/2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the Toddler Playground. At the 44:27 minute mark the Toddler door closed and there was a one year old child left on the Toddler Playground with the two and three year old class. There was 1 teacher with 11 children (a one year old, two year olds and three year olds). The non-compliance was corrected at the 45:22 minute mark when the outside teacher 1 let the one year old back into the toddler classroom. This is b ... [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 [two and three year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was left alone in the the two year old three year old classroom and another child got a ziptie around their neck on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 4-01: Licensing Specialist reviewed the camera footage from 1/20/2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Two Year old Classroom. Licensing Specialist observed a few children playing with a cabinet at the 24:41 minute mark. The children were climbing inside the cabinet and closing the door. At one point teacher 1 attempted to count the children and walked over to where the children were playing with the cabinet. The teacher saw a child in the cabinet and got the child out. Another child, child 1, went into the cabinet after teacher 1 walked away at the 30:06 minute mark. The class and teacher 1 left the classroom at the 31:06 minute mark, leaving the one child alone in the cabinet ... [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
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after using the bathroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- 29-03: Licensing Specialist reviewed the camera footage from 1/20/2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Two Year old Classroom. At the 30:34 minute mark, a child came out of the bathroom and did not wash their hands. The class left the classroom at the 31:06 minute mark. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately follow ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 child care personnel (Teacher 1) did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training before they were left alone with the two and three year old classroom. Teacher 1 is no longer employed at the facility. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7, Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [actions taken]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 39-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the accident report were missing information, such as, the actions taken for child 2. The director corrected the accident report, adding the first aid for child 2. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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
- Inspector notes
- 33-3: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their hire date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Inspector notes
- 33-6: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date/child care industry date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date/child care industry date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-9: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a 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]
- Inspector notes
- 42-1: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 childrens file did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health departmen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [toddler] group was inadequate in that [floater 1 went into the classroom about a week ago to relieve floater 2 and floater 1 noticed that there was poop on the floor. Floater 1 called for director and floater 1 and the director cleaned and sanitized the floor and changed the childrens clothes and their shoes. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 4-01: During the inspection the floater 1 (teacher) stated that floater 2 (teacher) was in the toddler classroom and floater 1 went into the classroom about a week ago to relieve floater 2 and floater 1 noticed that there was poop on the floor. Floater 1 called for director and floater 1 and the director cleaned and sanitized the floor and changed the childrens clothes and their shoes. Floater 1 stated that she does not know why floater 2 did not notice that there were feces on the floor or that the children in the classroom had walked through it. Due to floater 1 and the director sanitizing the area and changing all of the children, this is being marked corrected at the time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin trainin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date/child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 41-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 childs file that did not have an immunization within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
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
- 41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 6 childrens files that had expired immunizations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 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
- 42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 childrens file did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Ex ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- 45-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees did not have a level 2 background screening. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C 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.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 45-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the background screening clearinghouse roster was not maintained, in that there were 7 people that were not given end dates and 7 people that were not added to the roster within 5 days. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 4-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that on 11/20/2025, the child was left on a vehicle without supervision. During the inspection, the driver stated that the child was left on the vehicle for no more then 2 minutes, by himself. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the camera footage from 11/20/2025 (Camera footage from the Front Entrance, Front Lobby and School Age Room from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm). Licensing Specialist monitored the Front Entrance footage and observed that the bus arrived at the facility at the 18:20 minute mark. The children started to exit the vehicle and walk into the facility at the 19:24 minute mark. The driver moved t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [driver's signature, secondary signature and times off the vehicle]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the transportation logs from 11/20/2025. Licensing Specialist observed that there was no driver signature or secondary signature for the AM and PM trips. Licensing Specialist observed that there was no time off the vehicle for the PM trip. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist monitored transportation logs from 10/20/2025 to 11/20/2025 and observed that there were a number of entries that were missing the secondary signature and the time off the vehicle. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 5-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the driver or child care personnel failed to mark each child off the transportation log as they departed the vehicle because a child was left on the vehicle without child care personnel supervision on 11/20/2025. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; 2. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 3. Record, sign, and date the ... [truncated]
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- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
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- 05-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F and G General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 5-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the provider did not conduct the physical sweep of the vehicle due to a child being left on the vehicle on 11/20/2025. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F&G F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; 2. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 3. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the ... [truncated]
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- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
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- 05-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ A valid Florida drivers license, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 6-2: During the inspection, the facility did not have documentation that driver 1 had a drivers license on site. During the inspection, the facility did not have documentation that driver 2 did not have a drivers license, annual drivers physical and CPR/First Aid card on-site. Licensing Specialist received a copy of the drivers documents on 12/8/2025. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or anothe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRANSPORTATION - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
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- 06-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 7-2: During the inspection, the provider advised that they have 2 transportation vehicles. The provider advised that they did not know where the vehicle insurance paperwork was for one of the vehicles (last 6 of the vin number 131197). Licensing Specialist received a copy of the vehicle insurance for the 2 transportation vehicles on 12/8/2025. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility.
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- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRANSPORTATION - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
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- 07-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 7-4: During the inspection, the provider advised that they have 2 transportation vehicles. The provider advised that they did not know where the vehicle inspection was for the two vehicles (last 6 of the vin number 131197 and vin number 133029). The provider emailed to two vehicle inspections on 12/11/2025. This is being marked compliant. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRANSPORTATION - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
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- 07-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility failed to notify the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrence that was threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.7 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 23-25: During the inspection, the assistant director and driver stated that they did not report to Licensing that a child was left on the vehicle unsupervised. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.7 Facilities must have a procedure for responding to situations when an immediate emergency response is required. A contingency plan for emergency or disaster situations needs to be in place when it may not be possible to follow standard emergency procedures. Emergency procedures must be posted and readily available. All providers and child care personnel must be trained to manage in an emergency. A. The facility must h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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- 23-25
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 33-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that driver 1 did not complete the transportation training prior to transportation the children. Driver 1 completed the transportation training class on 12/9/2025. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
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- 33-10
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 39-01: During the inspection, the assistant director and driver stated that they did tell the parents that their child was left on the vehicle unsupervised. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E B. For life threatening injuries, the provider shall call 911 and then notify the parent. C. Custodial parents or legal guardians must be notified immediately if the event of any serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child, and their specific instructions regarding action to be taken under such circumstances must be obtained and followed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
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- 39-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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
- 39-03: During the inspection, the assistant director and driver stated that they did not write an incident report for the child that was left on the vehicle unsupervised. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur.
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
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- 39-03
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 44-01: During the inspection, the assistant director stated that there is no file on site for herself, driver 2 and staff 1. Licensing Specialist received a copy of the2 staff files on 12/8/2025. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 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. Docume ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
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- 44-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured in that [Children were wandering around the class]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, A, B, C, D, F, G, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the following while watching the camera footage: Licensing Specialist observed one teacher grabbing supplies from the closet, and the second teacher sitting on the toys shelf, swinging her feet and at one point she was staring out the window. Licensing Specialist observed some children wandering around the class, some following the lead teacher, and some sitting by the table. TA: Licensing Specialist observed discussed requirement with provider. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The writte ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
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- 09-05
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
- Licensing Specialist observed the following while watching the camera footage: The Lead teacher throwing the coloring markers that are to be used with the coloring activities on the diaper changing table. The lead teacher placing a child on the diaper changing table. she held the child and put him back on the floor. Licensing Specialist did not observe any cleaning and sanitizing to the changing area as required by 3.10.2.B TA: Licensing Specialist 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements A. When children in diapers are in care, a handwashing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
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- 30-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Teacher assistant was present during the incident; teacher assistant hire date was 07/27/2025. The incident took place on 10/22/2025. Upon observing the teacher assistant training it was observed that the teacher assistant did not take or complete the preservice training requirement within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider to be able to provide a supervised care for children. TA: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
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- 33-13
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Lead teacher stated that she did not document the incident/accident on the day that it occurred. TA: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with provider. The incident/accident was documented the second day, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must inc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
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- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the provider stated when corporate and another director viewed the footage the incident did happen. The teacher grabbed the child by the arm and yanked his arm. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by terminating the teacher immediately. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 8.2, C Child Safety. C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
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
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 18 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 18 of the 18 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel did not finish their 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until August 28, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
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- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 18 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 18 of the 18 employee records. The director was given until August 28, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing counselor observed 1 personnel did not complete her School Readiness training within the 90 days. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
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- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D (Section 6.1, number 6) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the program's vehicle insurance documentation was not available for viewing. The director was given until August 18th, 2024 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D Vehicle Requirements: For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requir ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2024
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
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- 07-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing counselor observed 2 personnel that did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form signed. Director was given until August 18th, 2024 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 C Personnel Records 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 on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
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- 44-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the seven cracked fence boards have been replaced. Technical assistance was provided as there were several boards at the time of this inspection that are in poor condition and will likely become cracked enough to require replacement. Licensing Specialist observed a bolt with a sharp disk and four nails sticking out of the fence, posing a low potential for harm to children. "3.5, A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards." The director and a staff person removed the bolt and hammered the nails all the way in; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that there are seven cracked fence boards, one is very loose and swings out when touched. "A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards." The facility will repair or replace the boards no later than May 5, 2024. Licensing Specialist will return after this date to confirm compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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- 17-02
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 that the diaper changing mat in the infant room was not impermeable. "3.10.2, E. 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." The director replaced the mat at the time of inspection; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
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- 30-06
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that one staff did not complete the required five-hour early literacy and language development course within the allotted time frame. "4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
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- 33-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the attendance log in the three- and four-year-old classroom was missing the arrival time for one child. The staff were unaware of the number of children in the classroom. "7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
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- 46-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [a maximum of 6 one-year-olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 one-year-olds and 1 four-year-old, totaling 7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following ratios were observed during the routine walk through... 2:11 Fours and Fives 1:7 Ones and Four (a teacher came to the room to resolve the ratio violation) 1:11 Twos 1:13 Twos through Fours (majority 3) 3:7 Infants 4 additional personnel were present Licensing Specialist observed 6 one-year-old children and one four-year-old child in a classroom with only one teacher. "(4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 ye ... [truncated]
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- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
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- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for verifying and maintaining employment history records for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in April 2026 identified missing employment history verification documentation for several staff members.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that children are always properly assisted with handwashing after using the bathroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted an instance where a child was not assisted with handwashing after bathroom use.
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Finding-specific
How do you monitor classroom ratios throughout the day to ensure they remain within required limits at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that instances of staff-to-child ratios exceeding limits were observed during recent visits.
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Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring constant supervision of children, especially during transitions or when moving between different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple findings related to supervision over the past few years, and discussing your current practices helps families understand how you maintain a secure environment.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained and knowledgeable about safety protocols before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports show a pattern of findings regarding staff training documentation, and this question helps parents understand how you prepare your team for their roles.
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