The placement of [the Playground Jungle Gym] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for Jungle Gym that is closest to the front entrance of the facility. The Operator has been given until 2/7/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C: Outdoor Equipment C: . All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assis ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the 2 Florida Certificate of immunizations were not acceptable in that the forms was not current (expired). The Operator has been given until 2/7/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement that was not acceptable in that it was not current (over two years old). The Operator has been given until 2/7/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2: Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health departm ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the current in-service training (7/1/24-6/30/25) for all childcare personnel. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the 3 personnel records did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the personnel signed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements forms. During the inspecti ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a s ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 15, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
41-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 5 childrens files that did not have an immunization within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B 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 For ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 14 childrens files that had expired immunizations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A -1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from th ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 15 childrens files that did not have a physical within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Exa ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
42-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 9 childrens files that had expired physicals. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [up to 6 one-year-old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
The following ratios were observed during the routine walk through at 12:19pm... 1:7 Ones and Twos 2:8 Infants and Ones 1:9 Threes and Fours 1:11 Twos and Threes 1:9 Twos 2:12 Ones and Twos 2:20 Fours and Fives 1:12 Threes and Fours 3 additional personnel were present Licensing Specialist observed that there was one teacher in a classroom with seven one- and two-year-old children. "(4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 ye ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [6] based on 35 square feet and [7] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that there were seven children in the classroom by the second entrance door to the building from the parking lot. The capacity, based on the posted capacity for the classroom, allowed for only six children in the classroom. "3.4.2, D. Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child." The owner moved a child out of the classroom; 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 - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-03
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
Licensing Specialist observed that one staff member did not complete the 40 hours of required training within the allotted time frame. "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 t ... [truncated]
The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [bibs were being washed in the handwashing sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 12.2, number 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that the sink in the one-year-old class was being used to wash bibs. "3.10.2, C. Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up." The owner moved the bibs to the kitchen to be cleaned; 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
30-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper changing mat in the one- and two-year-old class had a tear in it. "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 owner replaced the torn mat with an impermeable mat; 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
30-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that two teachers did not complete the required 40 hours of training within the required time frame. "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 f ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 19, 2024
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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
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that one teacher had not completed the required early literacy and language development course within the required time frame. "4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must compl ... [truncated]
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Child Care Regulation observed a cup and a bottle in the Infants and Ones classroom that did not have the last names written on them. "3.9.5, B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily." The staff in charge wrote the last names on the cup and bottle; 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 - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
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
Child Care Regulation observed that the facility stored cleaning supplies, including Lysol wipes and Febreze spray, in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Four and Five year old class. "3.2, 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 staff in charge moved the cleaning supplies to an area that was not accessible to children during the insp ... [truncated]
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Correction / follow-up note
Child Care Regulation observed that the indoor play area was not inspected daily and documented for November and December 2022. "3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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 Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months." The facility has begu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
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
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or busy periods?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection indicate an instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to ensure proper supervision at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that all playground equipment remains safely positioned and clear of hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted a finding regarding the placement and clearance of outdoor equipment. This question allows the provider to explain their current safety checks and maintenance routines for the outdoor area.
Context
The provider has until 2/7/2026 to address this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the administrative team keep track of student health records and immunization forms to ensure they remain up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that maintaining current health and immunization documentation has been a repeated topic of discussion in several reports. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking these important documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members complete their required introductory and ongoing training on schedule?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that staff training completion has been a recurring topic across multiple inspections. This question provides insight into how the center manages and verifies that all personnel meet their professional development requirements.
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General question
Could you describe how you communicate with families about daily routines and any specific needs for their children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Effective communication between parents and the center is essential for consistent care. This question helps parents understand how the provider shares information and stays aligned with family expectations.