Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a case of expired Campbells Cream of Chicken soup stored in the facility's pantry that was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer. The soup expired 3/2/2025. This standard was brought back into compliance in that the Operator removed the soup from the panty, and it was discarded. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B: Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food ... [truncated]
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 (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 22 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 22 of the 22 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. REMINDER : In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, C ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 15, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction / follow-up note
33-06: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry 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 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 b ... [truncated]
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
11-3: During the inspection, the director advised that teacher 1 was terminated from the facility on 4/16/2025 for falsifying an incident report, for not following the facilitys discipline policy, by putting child 2 in timeout and for redirecting a child forcefully, causing an injury to the child that broke skin. The director stated that the facility does not use timeout as a form of discipline. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
Official code
11-03
Higher concern: Background screening
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The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
45-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Background Screening Roster was not accurate, in that there were two employees on that roster without an end date. The director advised that the two employees no longer work at the facility. After Licensing Specialist told the director that the Background Screening Roster was not updated, staff gave an end date to the 2 employees. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse wi ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
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
47-1: During the inspection, teacher 3 advised that child 1 was upset on the playground. Teacher 3 stated that teacher 1 had just went on lunch and brought child 1 outside and he was crying. Child 1 said that teacher 1 pinched him on his back. Teacher 3 looked at his back and saw that there were two red marks on his back. Teacher 3 took a photo of the mark. The photo was date stamped as of 2/18/2025. The photo shows a scratch on his shoulder blade and a red mark. The director stated that child 1 had hurt another child, and both children were brought to the front office so that the parents can be called. The director stated that teacher 3 noticed that there was a red mark on c ... [truncated]
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
24-18: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 milks that were not discarded after their expiration date. During the inspection, the milks were discarded. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, 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
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
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 (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 33 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 33 of the 33 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 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry 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 mu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 diaper creams (Desitin exp 8/2024 and Desitin exp 8/2024) that were expired. During the inspection, staff discarded the diaper creams. 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'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, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility usings three different forms for the transportation logs (a form called transportation log where the drivers signature, second signature, time and date are logged; a form called manifest where the field destination is listed, the drivers signature, second signature, time and date are logged; and a form called attendance where the childs name is listed and they are check on the vehicle and off the vehicle.) Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 entries that had the children checked on the vehicle but not off the vehicle. Licensing Specialist observed 6 entries that did not have the second sig ... [truncated]
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]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed that there was medication expired at the time of the inspection. The medication expired on September 2023 The director discard the expired medication by giving it to the parents and dad brought in another EpiPen that was in date. This is being marked completed at time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor 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.
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
During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 126 children enrolled. During the inspection, CCR monitored the children files that their immunization/Physical has expired from during the months of March to June which was 28 of the 126 children's records. CCR observed two children who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until July 31, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immun ... [truncated]
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members follow the facility's policies regarding child guidance and positive interaction?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate a finding where personnel did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policies. Asking about current training and oversight helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent, supportive interactions with children.
Context
The facility reported that the staff member involved in the incident was terminated.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all medications kept on-site are current and that expired items are promptly removed?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report notes that expired medication was found on the premises in past visits. This question allows the director to explain the system used to track medication expiration dates and ensure safety for children who may require them.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track staff training requirements to ensure all certifications are up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that documentation for staff training, including introductory and literacy courses, has been a repeated topic in recent reports. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes in place to keep staff qualifications current.
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Finding-specific
What is the current process for checking and maintaining the inventory of food and supplies to ensure everything is fresh and within expiration dates?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that the storage of expired food items has been noted in multiple inspections. Asking about the center's routine for monitoring pantry inventory provides insight into how the facility maintains health and safety standards for meals.
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General question
Can you describe the daily routine and how teachers balance supervision with the various activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the daily structure and supervision approach helps parents feel confident about how children are engaged and monitored throughout the day. This is a standard way to learn about the classroom environment and staffing ratios.