See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
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One Ack form had not been signed. It was signed during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
Report comments
The staff had not completed the refresher for exposure control. They were all signed during todays visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [16- 3 year old] children.
Inspector notes
The director was spoken to about keeping the adult child ratio in compliance. There are 16 3-year-old children on the roster. The director stated they are not always present but if all 16 come then one child is moved to another class. One child was moved during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
Official code
06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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An area of the childrens center was not cleaned as evidence by [Clutter].
Report comments
The center continues to have lots of clutter. The entrance, the VPK room and the ones room has lots of clutter. De clutter the center.
Correction status
Due by January 9, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 36 - Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff did not have proof of education. The diploma was found during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
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One child had an expired immunization record. The current immunization was received during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The childrens centers outdoor play area contained littler nails glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health safety or well- being of the children.
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A rug that was torn and saturated in water was under the swing set. The rug was removed during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 38 - Clean/Free of Hazards (Outdoor Play Space): VI. D.
Official code
38-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care.
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The closet in the 2's classroom was closed but not locked and contained toxics. The closet was locked during the visit. When you walked into the center there were a few cans of Lysol within reach of children. The cans were removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
See the Personnel Records Summary [7] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
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The Acknowledgement forms were not on the updated form.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
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The staff that started at the center 11-20-23 did not start training until 6-11-24. She is currently in the kitchen and not in a classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
12-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. (Section 19.2, number 2)
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One infant had an expired immunization record.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1)
Report comments
The fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-24 but did not pass.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
27-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area of the childrens center was not cleaned as evidence by [Clutter all over the center. Throw away empty boxes etc. ]. (Section 10, number 1)
Report comments
De Clutter the center. All classrooms have lots of clutter.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 36 - Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The equipment used in the outdoor play area was not constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and/or to allow for water drainage or open containers for water play were not emptied. (Section 11.2, number 5)
Report comments
The children were on the playground and the equipment had standing water in it. The standing water should be emptied before the children go out to the playground. The water was emptied during the visit.
The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
Report comments
The staff had not signed the exposure control refresher that expired in 12-23
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
Official code
55-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The childrens center refrigerator/freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer.
Report comments
Place thermometers in all refrigerators and freezers.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
The daily written report for infants did not include the following information: [The reports had not been started. Daily reports should be started when the child arrives to the center].
Report comments
The reports were completed during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 24 - Written Report (Infants) V. A.
The childrens center did not complete a daily written report for infants that was accessible to parents and included information concerning nutritional intake and times of meals bowel movements naps and changes in behavior.
Report comments
The written daily reports must be started when the children arrive for accuracy. The reports were started while the children were eating lunch.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 24 - Written Report (Infants) V. A.
Official code
24-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall zones] was not maintained at minimum of 6 inches in depth. (Section 11.2, number 3) Physical Environment VI [SR]
Report comments
Mulch was not 6 inches under all the fall zones.
Correction status
Due by July 5, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D. VI. D. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [although no 1-year- old children were present in the two year old class, the two year old staff member and the director verified that two 1-year-old children visited the classroom before their second birthday].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a statement that all staff understand that 1 year old children must not be combined with children two year of age or older. Include the names of all current staff and a signature stating that they understand the regulation.
Correction status
Due by March 31, 2023
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SUPERVISION - 02 - Infants Separate: II.A.
Official code
02-01
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 personnel records, such as background screening acknowledgement forms, are kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that personnel record keeping, specifically regarding background screening acknowledgement forms, has been noted in recent inspections. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these important administrative requirements for staff.
Context
The specific record mentioned was updated during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that appropriate adult-to-child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted a instance where the required adult-to-child ratio was not met. This question allows the director to explain the staffing strategies used to ensure consistent supervision for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a finding related to the storage of hazardous materials. Discussing this helps parents understand the center's current safety protocols for keeping harmful items inaccessible to children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for checking classrooms and common areas to ensure they remain organized and free of unnecessary clutter?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections have noted concerns regarding clutter in the facility. Asking about the center's maintenance routine provides insight into how the environment is managed on a daily basis.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track children's health records, such as immunization certificates, to ensure they remain current and complete?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report indicates that there have been repeated findings regarding expired or incomplete immunization records. This question helps clarify the center's current system for monitoring and updating these essential health documents.