The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
17-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was a hazard on the outdoor small playground, in that there was fungus growing in the mulch area. During the inspection, the fungus was removed. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
17-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that one section of the fence on the big playground was not at ground level. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 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 l ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 15, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-07
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
41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file 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 the loca ... [truncated]
The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
17-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were screws accessible to the children on the Big Playground, in that there one of the seats was not fully attached to the frame of the picnic table, allowing an individual to lift one end of the seat up, exposing a screw sticking out.. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
Correction status
Due by February 20, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 3 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 3 of the 3 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were only two staff members that maintained skill demonstration for CPR. The director was given until July 23, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 23, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 11 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 11 of the 11 children's records. Licensing Specialist observed one child who had a missing physical form. The director was given until July 23, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C 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 i ... [truncated]
A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the strap to the folding wall hanging down and or in the reach of the children in Room 127. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by push pinning the strap up out of the reach of the children. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 D.- General Health and Safety Requirements. D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-07
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 playground the first picnic table on the right the side closet to the building is cracked and has a sharp edge and the right leg is broken at the bottom and has sharp pieces. Also there are screws sticking out under all of the picnic tables. On the toddlers playground the licensing specialist observed a black substance growing on top of the mulch and there was small brown round pellets on the playground. Licensing specialist observed roof shingles stacked on the playground. The director was given until March 14, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided tec ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 14, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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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 [the last fire drill was conducted on 12/9/24]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
The last fire drill was conducted on 12/9/2024. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 06/2025. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 06/28/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the last fire drill was not conducted annually in that the last fire drill was conducted on 12/9/24. The provider brought this standard back into compliance at the time of the inspection by doing a fire drill with Licensing Specialist. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.4 A-C Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authori ... [truncated]
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
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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 rice chips(1/25/25), Belvita(10/22/24), graham crackers(no date) and club house crackers(2/7/25) that was expired. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by throwing the items away. 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
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 12 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the 12 childrens records. Licensing specialist observed two children who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until March 14, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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 Immunization form ... [truncated]
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 black barrier on playground 1 was cracked and has a hole a sharp pieces. The director was given until July 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic hea ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 15, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on playground 2 there was a hole being dug under the black barrier by the fence. The plastic climber has broken spots that are sharp. The director was given until July 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards .
Correction status
Due by July 15, 2024
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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 playground 1 the base of the fence had a gap more than 3 inches off the ground. The gap is measuring at 4 inches. The director was given until July 15, 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 would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and b ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 15, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the jungle gym and swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D 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. The mulch was reading 3 inches by the jungle gym and you were able to see the ground under swings. The director was given until July 15, 2024, 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 th ... [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 is the current process for ensuring all staff members maintain their required CPR certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2025 noted that documentation of pediatric CPR certification was not on file for all required personnel.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that no small items or potential hazards are left accessible to children in the classrooms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2025 noted a safety concern regarding an item that was accessible to children in a classroom.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor and maintain the safety of the playground equipment and fencing on an ongoing basis?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that concerns regarding outdoor play area hazards and fencing maintenance have appeared in multiple inspections over the past few years.
Context
A later inspection on June 29, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your system for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that keeping current immunization and health forms on file has been a recurring topic in recent reports.
Context
A later inspection on June 29, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families when a child's health or immunization records are nearing their expiration date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Proactive communication helps ensure that all required documentation remains up to date, supporting a smooth enrollment experience for families.