Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left alone on the playground for 43 mins and 20 second]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the camera footage that was provided by the provider. The licensing specialist observed the teachers brought the children into the facility at 9:30AM and left one child on the playground alone and unsupervised.. The child was found and brought back into the facility at 10:13:20 AM. The child was on the playground with no supervision for 43 minutes and 20 second. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by the teacher bringing the child into the facility. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, A -Supervision A. Child ca ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-04
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the provider stated they did not call 911 because the admin director checked him out and brought him into the room and gave him water. The admin director said seemed to be alright. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by implementing in their policy that in any situation like this they will immediately call 911 and have the child examined by the EMTs. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B Emergency Telephone Numbers B. For life threatening injuries, the provider shall call 911 and then notify the parent.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the director stated that she only spoke with the parents and told them about the incident and documented the conversation. The director was given until May 22, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4 A. Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the director stated the teacher stated to her that she did tap the child on the mouth. Also a personnel stated she saw the teacher hit the child in the mouth once and she heard her hit the child the second time. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by terminating the teacher. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 8.2, C Child Safety. C . Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that a ... [truncated]
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
Inspector notes
35-12: During the inspection Licensing Specialist observed that there were 14 employees that did not have documentation that the exposure plan was reviewed annually. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to foll ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 9, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 15.1, number 2)(Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
39-4: During the inspection Licensing Specialist observed that there were 21 accident/incident reports that were not signed by the parent/pick up person and the same date of the incident/accident. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D: B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence.
Correction status
Due by August 9, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-04
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [the prescription label]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 16, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
40-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was prescription medication Mupirocin RX, Nystatin Ointment RX (3 tubes)) that was being dispensed without the prescription label. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, 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 medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription me ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 9, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-05
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 (Section 16, number 8) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were diaper creams and sunscreens that were expired in the Sophomore classroom (Coppertone sunscreen exp 4/2024, Think Baby sunscreen exp 1/2024, Babyganics sunscreen exp 12/2023, Episol sunscreen exp 2/2024, and Desitin exp 4/2024). The teacher discarded the diaper creams and sunscreens. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
Correction / follow-up note
1-03: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the 1 vehicle (vin 91574) was advertising on the vehicle and did not have the facilitys license number on the advertisement. During the inspection, the director added the license number. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 402.318 Advertisement. A person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), may not advertise a child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home without including within such advertisement the state or local agency license number or registration number of such facility or home. Violation of ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
Official code
01-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [driver's signature and/or secondary signture]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 12 transportation log entries were missing the signature of the individual that conducted the second visual sweep and 3 transportation log entries were missing the signature of the driver. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, . A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility was not in good repair in that a floor play mat was ripped in the Junior B classroom and one toilet was leaking when you flushed the toilet in the bathroom between Junior A and Senior A. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 proble ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [100 degree F water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
Inspector notes
24-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen did not have hot water (100 degrees F) in that the temperature was 90 degrees F. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 17.1, number 2) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
24-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed staff preparing breakfast in the kitchen (yogurt and strawberries) did not have a head cover. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided a hair net. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 ready[1]to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
Correction / follow-up note
24-24: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was meat Meatloaf, Ham and turkey) in the refrigerator that was from the freezer that did not have a dethaw date. The kitchen staff added the dethaw date. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Food may be frozen prior to the expiration date, but when thawed, it must be labeled with the date it was removed from the freezer and discarded within seven calendar days.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-24
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Inspector notes
45-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster was not maintained in that end dates were not entered for 18 employees within 10 days of their last day of employment at the facility. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Inspector notes
33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 8, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
39-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 7 accident/incident reports that did not have the custodial parents signature. Licensing Specialist observed 14 accident/incident reports that did not have the custodial parents signature on the same date of the accident/incident. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence.
Correction status
Due by December 8, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 159 children enrolled. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist monitored 159 of the 159 children's records. Licensing Specialist monitored the September 2023 Distracted Driver Brochures. Licensing Specialist monitored the August/September 2023 Influenza Brochures. 43-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 14 childrens records did not have documentation that the custodial parent received a copy of the Know your child care facility brochure. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 8, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.2. and Section 2.8, C Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
43-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 14 childrens records did not have documentation that the custodial parent received a copy of the facilitys discipline and expulsion policy. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: The child care facilitys written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
Correction status
Due by December 8, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their food and nutrition policies that included language on food safety and food allergens was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.3.
Inspector notes
43-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 14 childrens records did not have documentation that the custodial parent received a copy of the facilitys food and nutrition policy. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: The child care facilitys food and nutrition policies that includes langu ... [truncated]
The facility's transportation log did not include [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
5-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the transportation logs were not complete in that: on 6/8/2023 the children were not sign on or off the vehicle on the way back to the facility from the fieldtrip. On 5/19/2023, 5/22/2023, 5/23/2023 and 5/24/2023 the transportation logs were missing the drivers signatures and the secondary signatures. On 4/9/2023 (Sunday), 4/10/2023 (Monday) and 4/11/2023 (Tuesday), the days on the log were shifted so the log shows that children were transported on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (not Monday and Tuesday). On 3/3/2023, there were no children signed on or off the vehicle however there were drivers signatures and seconda ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
12-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that Bathroom #2 in the center room, the shelf under the sink was dirty. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
12-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that Bathroom #1 in the center room did not have an operational light. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
15-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 3 classrooms that did not have the room capacities posted (Infant room, Freshman B and Sophomore A). During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
33-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 2 child care personnel that did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory raining within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
Inspector notes
35-12: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 2 employees that did not have documentation that the exposure training was reviewed before the employee started working. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in th ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
39-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 6 accident/incident reports that were missing information such as the parent signature and the times of the accident/incident. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Inspector notes
45-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 8 employees that did not have documentation that the 5 Year Employment History check was conducted. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obta ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Inspector notes
45-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 6 employees that were not removed form the Background Screening Roster within 10 days of their last day of employment. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
Inspector notes
1-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the two transportation vehicles, (A27212) and (09407), did not have the facilitys license number included with the vehicle advertisements. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 402.318 Advertisement. A person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), may not advertise a child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home without including within such advertisement the state or local agency license number or registration number of such facility or home. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
Official code
01-03
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
12-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility as not clean, in that, in the kitchen, the freezer has an unknown spill on the bottom shelf and in the door shelves, under the sink there was unknown debris/dirt in the cabinet shelves, there was food splatter on the walls behind the sink and dried food in the microwave. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC available in the food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
The last fire drill was conducted on 2/16/2023. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 2/2024. 23-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the vehicle (A27212) did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum classification of 2A10BC. The fire extinguisher observed in the vehicle is a 1A10BC. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-03
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
33-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 2 child care personnel that did not complete the DCF 40 hours introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF training and exceeding 15 months. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the tim ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2023
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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
33-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 cours ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the current procedures in place to ensure children are always supervised during outdoor play?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection report show a finding regarding supervision in the outdoor play area. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the facility ensures constant oversight of children.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members maintain appropriate and professional interactions with the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 noted a concern regarding staff interactions with children. This question allows the director to explain the training and expectations for staff conduct.
Context
The staff member involved was terminated at the time of the inspection.
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What is your process for verifying that all medication on-site is current and properly labeled?
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Why ask this
Public records from a July 2024 inspection report indicate findings related to expired medication and missing prescription labels. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors health supplies.
Context
The items were discarded at the time of the inspection.
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How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date on required training and background screening documentation?
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Why ask this
Public records show repeated findings related to background screening and personnel records. Asking this helps parents understand the center's administrative practices for maintaining staff compliance.
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How does the center manage and document accident or incident reports to ensure parents are notified promptly?
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Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings across several reports regarding the documentation and sharing of accident or incident reports with parents. This question helps parents understand the current process for ensuring timely communication.