Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.91
- Local median
- 0.6
The GAC Academy LLC
12306 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34669
- License:
- C06PA0349
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 195
- License expiration:
- October 4, 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 inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for The GAC Academy LLC from January 20, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 64 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 64
- Higher-concern violations
- 23
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
19 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in Hudson
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 68%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 2.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 25, 2023May 29, 2024July 8, 2024September 19, 2025November 13, 2025February 2, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
September 25, 2023January 30, 2024May 29, 2024July 8, 2024July 12, 2024February 2, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 29, 2023January 30, 2024July 12, 2024February 2, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 29, 2023January 30, 2024February 2, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 29, 2023April 1, 2024June 5, 2026Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 25, 2023February 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [3 year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was left unsupervised.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the director stated The child stayed in the cafeteria by herself. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by taking the child to a classroom with a teacher where she was adequately supervised. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, B General Supervision Requirement 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the walls in the cafeteria area had black substance on it. There was trash on the floor in the van. There is a stack of flooring in the hallway between the kitchen and the 2 year-old room. The director was given until March 2, 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 heal ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room there is paint peeling on the left side of the green wall, left side of the yellow wall above the outlet. In the 1 year-old room there is paint peeling on the wall in block area, the wall in the manipulatives center and the orange wall by the door. In the 2 year-old room that is not in use right now there is paint peeling on the orange wall. The walls in the hallway outside of the kitchen and the 2 year-old classroom the paint is peeling. In the 2 year-old classroom there is staples sticking out from the wall. All the walls in the 3 year-old room have paint peeling. There is a hole in the wall in the hous ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [dust build up on the vent in the bathroom], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the bathroom in the 2 year-old room.The director was given until February 12, 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 February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 1 year-old room there was a teacher purse, rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, a monster drink on the hand washing sink. In the 3 year-old room there was disinfectant wipes on the sink.The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the items and placing them in a locked cabinet.During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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 labe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the toddler playground the playhouse and the green picnic tables has a black substance on them. On the older children playground the jungle gym and the yellow and orange slide has a black substance on them. The plastic bench the seat has cracks on it. Outside of the toddler playground there is a table the the surface is coming off. The children has access to the air condition outside the toddler playground and behind the building. There is a mop, a mop pole that does not have the mop piece attached, shovel, hole digger in the walk way outside the toddler playground. The director was given until March 2, 2026, to come int ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have sheets that are tight fitting in the cribs.The director was given until February 12, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard.During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section3.6.4, A Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must ha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room the provider had infant formula in the classroom next to the bottle warmer and was labeled when the facility opened the infant formula. The provider stated they make the bottles in the classrooms. The director was given until March 2, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard.During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Hand book, Section 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area. A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Italian dressing that was expired. The Italian dressing expired on March 2025. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by discarding the dressing.During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Hand book, Section 3.9.2, B Food Storage B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 3-year old classroom that the changing mat is ripped and exposing the foam. The director was given until March 2, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Diapering Requirements - 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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room there was disinfectant cleaner on the changing table.In the 3 year- old room there was a stapler, cup, markers and an envelope on the diaper changing table. The director brought this standard back in compliance by removing the items at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 17 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 17 of the 17 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training.The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by telling the personnel she cannot work until she has completed the classes. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 ho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Boudreaux's Buttpaste and A&D ointment], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have written authorization form. In the infant room there was Boudreauxs Buttpaste and A&D ointment that did not have a written authorization form.The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the ointments. 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 the custodial parent or leg ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [albuterol ], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infant classroom there was medication (albuterol) prescribed by a doctor that was not in its original container. The director was given until March 2, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 6.5 Medication C. Prescription and non- prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medicatio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper ointment container and Boudreaux buttpaste was in a cubby at the bottom of the diaper changing table accessible to children in care. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by placing the ointment on a shelf out of the reach of the children. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 G. Medication. G. All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
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
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was diaper ointment expired at the time of the inspection. The medication expired on August 2025.The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the ointment at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication. H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 17 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 17 of the 17 employee records.When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 17 personnel that did not sign the July 2024 Good Moral Character form.The director was given until March 2, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard.During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Sectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall Zone] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. You were able to see the ground. The mulch was reading at 0 inches. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. The mulch was reading at 4 inches at 3 feet. 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 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. Permanent or stationary playground equip ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and jungle gym] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. You were able to see the ground. The mulch was reading at 0 inches. The director was given until October 19, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not sanitary and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the complaint inspection, Licensing Specialist observed video footage of a child care personnel was changing a child on top of the cots. The director had the teacher sanitize all the cots. This is being marked completed at the time of the investigation. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1 G- Bedding and Linens. G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [child care personnel did not was their hands after changing a child's diaper change.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed footage of a child care personnel did not wash her hands after she changed a child.. After the child care personnel finished changing the child she started taking the trash out. The director addressed the personnel about hand washing. This is being marked completed at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, A Handwashing - 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 ha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [child care personnel did not assist the child in hand washing after a diaper change.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed footage of a child care personnel did not assist the child in washing her hands. The personnel just picked the child up and put her down on the floor to go play. The director addressed the personnel about hand washing and assisting the children after diaper changes. This is being marked completed at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, A Handwashing - 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following items: 1. hole in the wall by the exit door in the exercise room. 2. hole in the wall in the 3 year old room far left corner on the wall that is the same as the entrance door2. 3. hole in the wall in the kitchen on the white wall and where the phone jack is( the phone jack is dangling and exposing the wires). 4. The tile is broken by the green carpet in the exercise room. 5. The dry wall was peeling by the VPK A door in the exercise room. 6. The base board in the VPK B room by the sink is peeling and left a hole in the wall. 7. the transitioning strip is sticking up(broken) in the hallway outside ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed on the small playground the pole on the bottom of the fence by the facility was hanging. The license specialist observed the following on the big playground: 1.Tarp ripped. 2. White PCP pipe not secured (it rolls back and forth along with another piece of PCP pipe where children can stick their hands inside and get hurt) 3. Hole on playground by the left side by the fence closest to the facility. 4. Swing not connected correctly. The swing is dangling. Director stated that the hook part needed to be fixed. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist the following items not repaired: 1. White PCP pipe not secu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed on the playground fence on the big playground at the base of the fence had a gap more than 3 inches off the ground. The gap is located on the left side of the fence closest to the facility. The gap was 6 .75 inches. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground fence on the big playground at the base of the fence had a gap more than 3 inches off the ground. The gap is located on the left side of the fence closest to the facility was still not repaired. The gap was 6 .75 inches. This is still non - compliant. The The director was given until August 8, 2024, to come into compliance with ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 16 children on the playground with 2 teachers. The children ages were 1 year old's and 2 year old's. During the inspection the director had the 1 year old teacher bring her children back into their classroom. This brought the ratio back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.3.1 B, Mixed Age Groups B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the following items: hole in the wall by the exit door in the exercise room 1. hole in the wall in the 3 year old room far left corner on the wall that is the same as the entrance door 2. hole in the wall in the kitchen on the white wall and where the phone jack is( the phone jack is dangling and exposing the wires). 3. The tile is broken by the green carpet in the exercise room. 4. The dry wall was peeling by the VPK A door in the exercise room. 5. The base board in the VPK B room by the sink is peeling and left a hole in the wall. 6. the transitioning strip is sticking up(broken) in the hallway outside of the toddler room ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the small playground the pole on the bottom of the fence by the facility was hanging. The license specialist observed the following on the big playground: Tarp ripped 1. White PCP pipe not secured (it rolls back and forth along with another piece of PCP pipe where children can stick their hands inside and get hurt) 2. Hole on playground by the left side by the fence closest to the facility. 3. Swing not connected correctly. The swing is dangling. Director stated that the hook part needed to be fixed. 4. The director was given until July 1, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground fence on the big playground at the base of the fence had a gap more than 3 inches off the ground. The gap is located on the left side of the fence closest to the facility. The gap was 6 .75 inches. The The director was given until July 1, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that wou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [three-year-old (while in the multipurpose room)] group was inadequate in that [a child left the multipurpose room and was in the resource, unsupervised, for six minutes and 36 seconds]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed video footage of a three-year-old child leaving the multipurpose room and going into the resource room, unsupervised, for six minutes and 36 seconds. "2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. 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. C. Supervision s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed video footage that showed a three-year-old child, unsupervised, in the facility's resource room, exposed to grocery bags, garbage bags, a lot of plastic bins of various sizes (stuffed and overflowing and stacked hazardously), a tall wall cabinet without a lock (contents unknown), a full sized refrigerator and a mini fridge with freezer (contents unknown), cots stacked vertically (topple concern), a popcorn machine, and an exit to the exterior of the building that is not fenced in.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that two of the bookshelves in the two-year-old class (left hallway, last class on the right) had backs coming off with staples exposed, causing a moderate potential for harm to the children. 3.1 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. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Document ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that three-years-old children were given whole grapes at lunch time. 3.9.3, B. If a child care facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for children. Copies of the USDA MyPlate dieting guidelines, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(t), F.A.C. In addition, meals and snacks must contain at a minimum the meal and snack patterns shown for infants and children in th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the hand washing poster in the front bathroom, opening to the indoor play area behind the office, did not have the situations and times listed and the two- and three-year-old classroom, across from the kitchen, did not have hand washing procedures posted. 3.10.1, D. Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. Completed at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 sheet in the School Age classroom, located in the large indoor play area at the time of observance, did not have the correct number of students checked in, in that there were ten children present at the time and seventeen were checked in. Licensing Specialist observed that the two-year-old class in the left hallway did not have an attendance sheet inside of the classroom. The teacher informed that the sheet was with another teacher in the classroom across from the kitchen. The teacher informed that she uses pro-care to check the children in and out; however, she does not know how to look up which children are in her classroom, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children did not receive supervision as required by their age or required needs while toileting or bathing. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, H (Section 5, number 13) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that there was a four-year-old child in the restroom off of the multipurpose room. The child was not supervised. No staff were available in the restroom, nor the multipurpose room prior to Child Care Regulation and the owner entering the multipurpose room during the inspection. "H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting." The owner returned the child to her classroom; 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
- 04-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not use disposable gloves, utensils or similar items to prevent bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 17.6, number 2) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed the kitchen staff preparing food without wearing gloves. The kitchen staff touched ready-to-eat food with her bare hands. "3.9.1, B. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with readyto- eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area." The staff washed their hands and put gloves on at Child Care Regulation's request; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that there was open snack food that was not properly sealed, bag rolled up without clip so that the bag was unrolling, in the three-year-old classroom and in the two-year-old classroom. "3.9.2, D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days." The owner clipped the bags; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [prior to eating snack]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed children in the two- and three-year-old class sit down to eat a snack, directly after playing in the classroom, without washing their hands first. "3.10.1 Handwashing 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 following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distri ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
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
- Report comments
- A driver did not have transportation training prior to providing transportation for children in care. The owner stated that this staff person does drive sometimes. "4.2.6 Transportation 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 the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. ... Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed a one-year-old classroom using electronic media with the children, all age one-year-old. "2.6, C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day." The teacher removed the media; 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 - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the fence on the small playground does not stay at ground level, due to being loose. "3.5, F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department pri ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed, in the one year old classroom next to the multipurpose room, the teacher did not sanitize the diapering table after diapering. "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 teacher sanitized the table at CCR's request; 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
- Official code
- 30-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed a prescription diaper cream that was kept on a shelf that was accessible to children, in the one year old class next to the multipurpose room "6.5, G. All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication." The teacher moved the prescription medication out of reach of children; 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 - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 5, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed the four year old classroom without a teacher in the room. When Child Care Regulation walked into the room, there was no teacher. The teacher walked in less than a minute after Child Care Regulation entered. It is unknown how long the teacher was not in the room. "2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [missing March 2023 and April 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the facility did not conduct a fire drill in the months of March and April 2023. "3.8.4 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 Regulation monitored a fire drill at the time of this inspection; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection. The last fire drill was conducted on February 22, 2023. The fire extinguishers are certified through August 2023.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the refrigerator in the infant room and the refrigerator in the kitchen do not have a thermometer. "F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2023
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the freezer in the infant room and the freezer in the kitchen did not have thermometers. "F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2023
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a screw was sticking out on a play structure]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed a screw sticking out on a playhouse in the little playground. The screw was on a low board and accessible to children. "3.12, B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months." "3.12, F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manuf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [dome climber] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care Regulation observed a wading pool in the parking lot near the playground fence. The owner stated that she accepted it as a donation and was going to send it home with a teacher today. Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance. "H. Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited." Child Care Regulation observed that the ground covering was below the minimum requirement of six inches. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility did not maintain the mulch under the dome climber, in that the mulch depth measured less than an inches in depth in several places underneath. The f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed two volunteers assisting in the facility at the time of this inspection. Neither volunteer had their hours documented. One of them left before the inspection was over and did not document the hours then either. "7.4, F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, VolunteerAcknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and availabl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the front bar on the left of the back seat was not attached to the frame]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the airplane climber on the large playground has a bar on the seat that is not connected to the frame, causing it to be unsafe for children to use. 3.12, B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and main ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [every 4 infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 infants and 1 four year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At 8:55am, Child Care Regulation observed one teacher in the infant classroom with six infants and one four year old. "(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. ..." A teacher arrived at 9:07am, providing a second teacher in the infant room with six infants and one four year old; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection. The following ratios were observed during the routine walk through... 1:7 Infants and Four ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the metal airplane climber has a seat that is not connected at the wing]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the metal holding the seat near the wing on the metal airplane climber is not connected to the frame. "3.12, B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. and F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recomme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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
- Child Care Regulation observed bleach in an unlocked cabinet at an accessible level for children in care to reach. "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 inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times." The teacher locked the cabinet; 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 - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G (Section 12.4, numbers 1 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the cots in the one year old class were stacked with the bedding on and the top of bedding was touching the bottom of the cot above it. Since the bottom of cots touch the floor and are not clean, this caused the bedding to be unclean. "3.6.1, G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child." The teacher separated the cots and sanitized them; 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 - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care Regulation observed that one of the trash cans in the kitchen did not have a lid. "3.9.1, A. 8. Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily." The facility will have a lid for the trashcan no later than February 9, 2023. Child Care Regulation will return after this date to confirm compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A (Section 12.3, number 1) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the sink in the two year old classroom was not working, leaving the diapering area without a hand washing station. "3.10.2, A. When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room." The facility will have the sink repaired no later than February 9, 2023. Child Care Regulation will return after this date to inspect for compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the airplane in the large playground was observed to have holes with sharp edges and a seat that is disconnected from the side bar on the right side]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the metal airplane in the large playground had holes in the side that were jagged and bent, causing a potential for injury to children. In addition, the metal airplane's second seat is disconnected on the right side from the bar, causing a significant safety hazard. "3.12 B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large climber and small yellow slide] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care Regulation observed that the ground covering was below the minimum requirement of six inches. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility did not maintain the mulch under the large climber and the small yellow slide, in that the mulch depth measured less than 1 inch in depth. "3.12, D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that one staff did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. "4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care Regulation observed that one staff did not complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development within 12 months of hire. "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 must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that ten children do not have current immunization records in their files. "7.1 Immunization Records 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 local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are include ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care Regulation observed that six children did not have a current Student Health Examination. "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." The facility will provide evidence of Student Health Examinations no later than February 9, 2023. Child Care Regulation will return after this date to confirm compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
What steps have been taken to ensure children are always supervised, especially during transitions between rooms or activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where children were found without direct staff supervision, including a recent report from June 2026.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items to keep them out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials were accessible to children in the classrooms.
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Finding-specific
Can you explain the current process for tracking and storing medications to ensure they are handled safely and correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2026 indicate concerns regarding the storage, authorization, and disposal of medications.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members consistently follow handwashing and hygiene protocols throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted multiple instances where staff did not follow proper handwashing procedures after diaper changes or before food service.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting the facility and outdoor play areas to identify and address any maintenance or safety needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a pattern of repeated findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment, fencing, and general facility conditions over several inspections.
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