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
During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the 2 year old room the wall in the jack and jill bathroom near the bottom where the toilet is on the 2 year old side the paint is peeling. In the 2/3 room there are holes in the wall in the bathroom. In the 3 year old room the wall under the window the paint is peeling. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the toddlers room the multicolor mat is ripping . In the VPK A room the corner of the wall by the sink the drywall is missing. In the 4 year old room the wall that is on the left side of the window there is paint peeling. In the bathroom there is a hole in the wall by the toilet paper ... [truncated]
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
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the following rooms there was a black substance on the walls: 4 year old room, 2/3 year old room, 2 year old room, 3 year old room, and the 4/5 year old room. The director was given until April 27, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. 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 documen ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 27, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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A fire hazard, [the vents in the bathrooms had a build up of dust], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the following bathrooms: VPK A and 3/4 year old room. The director was given until April 6, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
Correction status
Due by April 6, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
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All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the lightning in the bathroom closest in the VPK A room did not have sufficient lightning in that the light did not turn on. The director was given until April 27, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.3 Rooms Occupied by Children 3.3.1 A Lighting. A. All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room.
Correction status
Due by April 27, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
Official code
14-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 20 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 20 of the 20 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel that did not complete their School Readiness training within the 90 days. The director was given until April 27, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. 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 pre ... [truncated]
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
During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the 2 year old room the wall in the jack and jill bathroom near the bottom where the toilet is on the 2 year old side the paint is peeling. In the 2/3 room there are holes in the wall in the bathroom. In the 3 year old room the wall under the window the paint is peeling and there are holes in the wall. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2 year old room the wall in the jack and jill bathroom near the bottom where the toilet is on the 2 year old side the paint is peeling. In the 2/3 room there are holes in the wall in the bathroom. In the 3 year old room the wall under the window the ... [truncated]
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
During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the toddler rooms on the wall near the alphabet rug and the corner wall near the A.C. vent door the paint is peeling. In VPK A the wall near the block center and the wall near kitchen center the paint is peeling. In VPK A room the bathroom wall and at the bottom of the bathroom door on the inside of the door has holes. In the 2 year old room the wall near the a/c vent in the kitchen area and the wall in the jack and jill bathroom near the bottom where the toilet is on the 2 year old side the paint is peeling. In the 3/4 year old room the wall near the kitchen, the wall near the handwashing sink, wall under w ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 13, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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
During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed on the 2/3 year old playground the wooden boarder is broken and chipping. The broken area has a sharp piece. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the 2/3 year old(toddler) playground the wooden boarder along the back fence is broken and chipping. The broken area has a sharp piece. This is being marked non-compliant. The director was given until December 13, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nail ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 13, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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]
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During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage and saw the teacher holding the childs hand and was walking with her. While the teacher was walking with the child the child drops down to the ground and the teacher pulled up her up by one arm and continued to walk. This happened twice in a roll before the child continued to walk. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by going over the policy of what to do when a child drops down to the ground while walking with you. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 8.2, C Child Safety. C. Child care personnel must ... [truncated]
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
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the toddler rooms on the wall near the alphabet rug and the corner wall near the A.C. vent door the paint is peeling. In VPK A the wall near the block center and the wall near kitchen center the paint is peeling. In VPK A room the bathroom wall and at the bottom of the bathroom door on the inside of the door has holes. In the 2 year old room the wall near the a/c vent in the kitchen area and the wall in the jack and jill bathroom near the bottom where the toilet is on the 2 year old side the paint is peeling. In the 3/4 year old room the wall near the kitchen, the wall near the handwashing sink, wall under window near th ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the 2/3 year old playground the wooden boarder is broken and chipping. The broken area has a sharp piece. The director was given until May 2, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards .
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the black trim on the bottom of the wall by the air vent in the Lady Bugs classroom was peeling off the wall with nails sticking out. The director was given until August 15th, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. 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. O ... [truncated]
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 two child care workers did not have the required five-hour early literacy and language development course completed within 12 months of date of employment. "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 diplom ... [truncated]
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left on the playground alone for 22 minutes]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Child Care Regulation observed video showing a child, two years old, on the playground without supervision for 22 minutes. "2.4.2 A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised." The child was found by a parent; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Soiled or wet diapers, clothing, or linens were not changed immediately. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2,
Report comments
Licensing Specialist was notified by multiple staff that a child had a bowel movement accident in his clothing, with feces smeared in multiple places throughout the bathroom. The teacher refused to change the child's clothing and told the child to change his own clothing. "3.10.2 ... F. Children must be directly attended at all times when being diapered or when changing clothes. Child care personnel must not leave children unattended on a table or countertop. A safety strap or harness must not be used on the diaper changing table/surface. G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-09
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 four- and five-year-old class closest to the office did not have an accurate attendance. The attendance log showed that there were ten children in attendance; however, the teacher said that there were fourteen children in the classroom. Licensing Specialist counted thirteen children. The operations manager confirmed that there were thirteen children in attendance. "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 personn ... [truncated]
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 tell me about the training and support provided to staff regarding positive interaction techniques with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in September 2025 noted a concern regarding staff interaction with a child. Asking about current training helps clarify how the center supports staff in maintaining positive and supportive communication with all children.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where staff training documentation was not up to date. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps the center takes to keep staff credentials current.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the daily maintenance and repair schedule for your facility to ensure all areas remain in good condition?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports have frequently noted concerns regarding facility repairs and cleanliness over the past three years. This question allows the director to explain their current approach to keeping the environment well-maintained.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to inspect outdoor play equipment and ensure it remains free of hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that hazards in the outdoor play area were identified in recent inspections. Asking about the inspection routine helps parents understand how the center keeps play spaces safe for children.
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General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing clear communication channels helps parents feel confident about their child's daily care and how the center keeps families informed about operational updates.