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 previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed on the School Age playground there is a hole in the building. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the School Age playground there is a hole in the building and the door frame around the outside of the far left door has rust. This is being marked non-compliant. The director was given until August 26, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was given extra time to bring this standard into compliance due to the provider having to replace the door frame. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Ar ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 26, 2026
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the School age classroom the bathroom on the right side of the room there is holes in the wall by the toilet paper holder. The door on the right side of the classroom that leads out to the playground the drywall is peeling off and is exposing the board underneath. The director was given until July 26, 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 o ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 26, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the medication forms for diaper ointment cream (Parent Choice Vitamin A&D Ointment) did not state how much to apply on the child and when to apply. It did not state what to look for. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having the parent fill out the form. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 A. Medication. Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The child care program must have written authorization from ... [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 classrooms there was a black substance on the walls: the older 2 year olds room, the younger 2 year old room, and in the cafeteria. The director was given until June 1, 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 documented on a daily i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 1, 2026
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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
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 4 year old room there is a hole below the shelf that says READ. There is a rip in the red couch. In the bathroom there is a hole in the wall across from the toilet. In the older 2 year old room in the hallway the blue wall on the left the paint is peeling. The boarder at the bottom of the wall in circle time the paint is peeling. In the bathroom the wall across from the toilet the paint is peeling. In the younger 2 year old room there is a hole in the wall by the door leading into the 3 year old room. In the 3 year old room the shelf that is by the infant room the back of the shelf is peeling. In the infant room and ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 1, 2026
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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 School Age playground there is a hole in the building. The director was given until June 1, 2026, 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 June 1, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
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
When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed five personnel that did not complete their School Readiness training within the 90 days. The director was given until June 1, 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 preservice training coursework described in this section,as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Read ... [truncated]
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
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 brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. The Director sent the personnel home and advised the Licensing Specialist that the personnel is not working until she has completed her hours. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist seen one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductor ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
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 brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. The Director sent one of the personnel home and advised the Licensing Specialist that the personnel is not working until she has completed her hours. The other 4 personnel completed the course while the Licensing Specialist was there. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 5 personnel that did not finish their 5 hours Early Literacy training. During ... [truncated]
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed cleaning solution was stored in a cabinet that was unlocked in the VPK room. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 B Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons. B . All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inacce ... [truncated]
The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [Name of the none RX medications, amount and time.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed 2 authorization forms for 2 children were missing the name of the diaper cream, Parents did sign and dated the forms, parents wrote children's names but did not write the name of the medication/diaper cream/none RX. TA was provided: staff responsible removed the Diaper creams from the class, staff responsible will have parents fill the authorization forms correctly prior to administrate the creams. 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-12
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed 2 none Rx Medications/ Diaper rash creams for 2 children were expired on 6/2023 stored with the authorization forms in the cream box. 2 Aquaphor diaper creams for 2 different children, One was last dispensed on 8/23/2023, Two months after expiration date according to date documented by the teacher on the authorization form, the other one was last dispensed on 6/19/2023. Expired Diaper rash creams were not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. TA was provided: Staff responsible discarded both creams, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not re ... [truncated]
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 [was not conducted in the month of May.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, CCR observed that the last fire drill was not conducted annually in that the last fire drill was conducted on 4/25/23. The provider brought this standard back into compliance at the time of the inspection by doing a fire drill with CCR. • During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.4 A-C Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 28 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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]
Correction / follow-up note
Child Care Regulation was informed by the owner, driver, and second adult on the vehicle that a child was left on the vehicle. The child was alone on the bus for roughly 35 minutes. "2.4.1, B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location." The child was found and brought out of the bus; 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
04-10
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [The signature of a second child care personnel or person authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Child Care Regulation observed that the transportation log was missing a signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle. "2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The sign ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
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]
Inspector notes
Child Care Regulation observed that an incident from January 19, 2023 was not documented. "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." The child is no longer enrolled; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-03
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]
Inspector notes
Child Care Regulation observed that an incident report was not shared with a parent / legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up the child. "B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. ... D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form." The child is no longer enrolled at the facility; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-04
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring medication authorization forms are fully completed and detailed before any medication is administered?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that some medication forms lacked sufficient detail regarding dosage and symptoms. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all necessary information is captured for child safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and kept out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2024 noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible in a classroom. This question allows the director to describe the current storage protocols and monitoring practices used to keep these items secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain its facility to ensure that areas remain in good repair and free from potential hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2026 show multiple instances where parts of the facility, such as walls or doors, were identified as needing repair or cleaning. Understanding the center's maintenance schedule and daily inspection routine provides insight into how they keep the environment in good condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2024 and 2026 indicate that some staff training requirements were not met by the expected deadlines. Asking about the current tracking system for staff credentials helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel are properly prepared.
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Finding-specific
How often do you conduct safety walkthroughs of the outdoor play areas to ensure the equipment and grounds remain in good condition?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2026 identified hazards on the playground that required follow-up. This question helps parents understand the center's proactive approach to monitoring and maintaining outdoor play spaces.