Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.08
- Local median
- 0.6
The Learning Experience
2358 Gunn Hwy, Odessa, FL 33556
- License:
- C06PA1130
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 182
- License expiration:
- February 1, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,322 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,322/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $61.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pasco County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJanuary 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for The Learning Experience from January 19, 2024 through January 29, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 26, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33556
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
September 20, 2024January 17, 2025May 14, 2025September 25, 2025January 26, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 17, 2025January 26, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 17, 2025January 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom preschool 1B the blue couch was ripped. In classroom Toddler B the wall between the refrigerator and the cubbies and the back blue wall by the window there is paint peeling. In classroom Twaddler there is a hole in the wall behind the door in the bathroom. There is painting peeling on the wall above the kitchen set. In classroom Preschool 2A there is paint peeling under the window. In classroom Toddler A the outlet cover that is taped up on the left wall as you walk in. There is paint peeling on the wall between the shelf and the sink. The director was given until February 26, 2026, to come into compliance with ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 12/04/2026. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 01/23/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 12/2026. ***During the inspection, a fire drill was not conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist due to inclement weather.*** During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire inspection was not conducted annually in that the last inspection was conducted on 1/23/2025. The director was given until February 1, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. Du ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 23 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 23 of the 23 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not finish her 40-hour DCF training. The director was given until February 26, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 23 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 23 of the 23 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed 5 personnel did not complete their School Readiness training within the 90 days. The director was given until February 26, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preserv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [clonazepam], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom Preschool 2B there was medication (clonazepam) prescribed by a doctor that was not in its original container. The director was given until February 26, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 6.5 Medication C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the med ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom Preppers the facility did not have written authorization form for 2 diaper creams. The director was given until February 26, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 A. Medication. Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A . The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescription medications. This authorization must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one personnel did not have a cleared background screening. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by putting the personnel on leave until she has a cleared background screening. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 18 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 18 of the 18 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed two personnel did not finish their DCF 40-hour training. The director was given until October 25, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 18 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 18 of the 18 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed one personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until October 25, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 18 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 18 of the 18 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed two personnel did not complete their 10 in service for 24-25 year. The director was given until October 25, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-13: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 7 employees that did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training before they were left alone with children or within the 90 days of their hire date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 3 employees did not complete the School Readiness Pre-Service training before they were left alone with children or within the 90 days of their hire date. Staff advised that the other 4 employees are no longer employed. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, DEL SR Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- 34-4: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have a director. During the re inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have a director. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 17-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was an active wasps nest on the outdoor playground. 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 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The last fire drill was conducted on 12/3/2024. 23-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have an approved annual fire inspection conducted by a fire marshal. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 1/7/2025, however there were non-compliances on the report. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 23-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher certificates were not tagged annual, in that the fire extinguisher certification(s) were valid until 5/2024, 8/2024 and 8/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B 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 February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 23 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 23 of the 23 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 employee that did not complete the early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start 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 compl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 7 employees did not have documentation that the fire extinguisher training was completed within 30 days of their hire date and 2 employees did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed traini ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 7 employees that did not complete the School Readiness Pre-Service training before they were left alone with children or within the 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, DEL SR Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 35-12: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 8 employees that did not have documentation that the facilitys exposure plan was completed before the employees started working. 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 Pre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [no documentation showing that the influenza brochure was provided to the custodial parents on August/September 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 90 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 90 of the 90 childrens records. 43-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was no documentation showing that the influenza brochure was provided to the custodial parents on August/September 2024. During the inspection, the staff emailed all the parents the influenza brochure. This is being marked compliant. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Annually, during the months of August ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [there was no documentation showing that the distracted driver brochure was provided to the custodial parents on September 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 43-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was no documentation showing that the distracted driver brochure was provided to the custodial parents on September 2024. During the inspection, the staff emailed all the parents the distracted driver brochure. This is being marked compliant. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 45.1 During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee did not have the 5131 form, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements form, on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF H ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 45-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees did not have the level 2 Background Screening completed through the Clearinghouse. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 45-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 6 employees did not have documentation that the 5 year employment history was verified. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D 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 a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [9 one year olds and two year olds] for [2 staff members] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 48-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 9 one and two year olds in the Toddler B classroom with 2 teachers. When Licensing Specialist monitored the employee files, Licensing observed that neither employee had a staff credential. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance DEL SR Handbook, Sections 2.2.1 B For children 1 year up to 24 months of age, group size may not exceed twelve (12) children in a single classroom. For classrooms operating with 7 to 12 children, there must be one designated lead teacher, and one of the two child care personnel must possess, at a minimum, an active credential pursuant to s. 402 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 48 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 48-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- 34-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have a director. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Cr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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 area manager advised that on 8-27-2024, the childs mom had come into the building and went directly to the childs classroom. About 5 minutes later, the mom had come back to the front office stating that she had heard yelling and had saw the child's teacher grab him by the arm and forcefully pulled him into his seat. The area manager stated that would take care of the incident and would discuss the situation with the teacher. The area manager sent another staff member into the classroom and had the teacher come to the office to discuss what the childs mother had observed. The area manager stated that the teacher admitted to grabbing the child by the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screenings completed and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection show that documentation of required background screening clearance was missing for a staff member at that time. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all personnel.
- Context
- The facility corrected this specific instance at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for managing and documenting parental authorization for any medication administered at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted that the facility did not have the required written authorization for certain medications. This question allows you to understand the current steps taken to ensure all necessary forms are on file before medication is given.
- Context
- A correction for this finding is due by February 26, 2026.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and professional development?
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- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from multiple dates between 2024 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding staff training requirements, including introductory training and ongoing in-service courses. This question helps you learn how the center currently tracks and verifies that all staff meet these standards.
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Finding-specific
Can you tell me about your current process for verifying that all fire safety inspections and equipment maintenance are up to date?
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- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2025 and 2026 indicate that the facility had findings related to annual fire safety inspections and fire extinguisher maintenance. This question helps you understand how the center currently manages these safety requirements.
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General question
How do you maintain the facility's environment and ensure that equipment remains in good repair for the children?
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- Why ask this
- Maintaining a well-kept facility is important for a safe and welcoming environment. This question helps you understand the center's routine approach to identifying and addressing maintenance needs.