See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the staff member takes the exams to complete the classes and send the transcript to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by May 21, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the staff member completes the course and send the transcript to your licensing specialist. This violation will result in administrative action being taken.
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Child care personnels level 2 documentation was incomplete in that a copy of the DCF letter/email acknowledging search of the abuse and neglect registry for individuals screened July 1 - December 15, 2016 or a copy of out of state child abuse and neglect registry is missing or a copy of out of state sexual offender/predator registry is missing.
Report comments
Please complete the out of state screenings for the staff member listed on the personnel records summary and email the results to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 23, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-19
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
Report comments
Please ensure that the staff member listed on the personnel records summary completes the early literacy course and email the results to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 23, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-04
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.
Report comments
Please ensure that the staff member listed on the personnel records summary starts the 40 hr course work and email the transcript to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 23, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
2 enrollment forms were incomplete. Please obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary sheet and email the forms to your licensing specialist. This violation will result in administrative action being taken.
Correction status
Due by October 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
Correction / follow-up note
1 health exam form was expired. Please obtain an updated form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary sheet and email it to your licensing specialist. This violation will result in administrative action being taken.
Correction status
Due by October 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-08
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.
Correction / follow-up note
1 immunization form was expired. Please obtain an updated form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary sheet and email it to your licensing specialist. This violation will result in administrative action being taken.
Correction status
Due by October 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with missing Emergency Medical Release form.
Correction / follow-up note
4 emergency medical release forms were missing. Please obtain the forms for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary sheet and email them to your licensing specialist. This violation will result in administrative action being taken.
Correction status
Due by October 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity.
Correction / follow-up note
2 food experience forms were missing. Please obtain the forms for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary sheet and email them to your licensing specialist.
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.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff member's 5 yr employment history was incomplete because it didn't go back 5 yrs. It was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-16
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Correction / follow-up note
Please have the staff member completed the 40 hr training and submit the transcript to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by May 17, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose background screening was not completed within 5 years after the initial screening, or after a 90 days break in service.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the staff member's rescreening is completed and send the results to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-09
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the staff members complete the training and send the transcripts to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
The 2nd page of the enrollment form was missing. Please ensure that the form is completed and send it to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the form is completed and send it to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the new forms are completed and send them to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the forms are completed and send them to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the new forms are completed and send them to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing Emergency Medical Release form.
Correction / follow-up note
Please ensure that the forms are completed and send them to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
Correction / follow-up note
The fire inspection expired on 11-17-24. A fire inspection is scheduled for Monday 12/9. Please send the new fire inspection report as soon as it is completed.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center did not maintain required written documentation of known food allergies and/or specialized diet in a childs file.
Correction / follow-up note
One child's file was missing the food experience form. Please ensure that the form is completed and send it to your licensing specialist.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
Report comments
There were 2 incomplete employment history checks. Complete the 5-year employment history with no gaps in employment and email them to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by September 3, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Emergency Medical Release form.
Correction / follow-up note
Please obtain an emergency medical release form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary and email to your licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-12
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [for 1 child].
Report comments
One child arrived late. The attendance record was not updated to show that the child was present. The attendance was updated during the inspection. Not Monitored Comments Currently, there is no medication.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
This is a re-inspection conducted in the office, based on paperwork received as corrective action. There is one staff member who is still missing a translated diploma/transcript. Submit an English translation to PCLB. The other 2 areas for number 12 are in compliance: 12-03 A transcript was submitted to show the completion of 40 hr training. 12-07 A transcript was submitted to show the start date of training.
Correction status
Due by January 31, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff did not have an acknowledgement form at time of inspection. Submit acknowledgement form to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-05
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary [7] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Correction / follow-up note
There were 7 expired acknowledgement forms at time of inspection and 6 were signed after the expiration date. Sign and submit the one remaining form to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
Report comments
One Clearinghouse screening was missing Child Care eligibility date. It was resubmitted 2 months after date of hire.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [4] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
Correction / follow-up note
There were 4 incomplete employment history checks. One was completed at time of inspection. Submit the remaining 3 to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-08
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
Correction / follow-up note
There was one missing Attestation form. Submit the completed form to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-12
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [2]
Correction / follow-up note
There were 2 incomplete Attestations. Submit the 2 forms to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-13
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [1].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit the one completed form to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-14
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit 2 proof of education that were found to be missing to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Correction / follow-up note
There was one staff member that did not complete the 40 hr child care training requirement. Submit DCF transcript showing the completion to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by January 8, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] 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.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff started their DCF training after 90 days of employment, and one staff has not started at all. Submit DCF transcript to show the start date of training.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training.
Report comments
One staff member completed fire extinguisher training after 30 days of employment.
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
12-19
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential.
Report comments
Center is currently on a provisional license which will expire on 1/17/24. Center has a director in place. She is waiting for her director's credentials to appear on her DCF training transcript. Please notify PCLB when credentials appear on the transcript.
Correction status
Due by January 17, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B.
Official code
14-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [8] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
There were 8 incomplete child enrollment forms. Submit the completed forms to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
Correction / follow-up note
Three expired physicals were found at time of inspection. Submit the updated physicals to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [4] 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.
Correction / follow-up note
Four expired immunization records were found at time of inspection. Submit the updated records to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center.
Report comments
Medication will go home with parent at the end of the day.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
Official code
18-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
Report comments
Fire inspection expired 8/11/23 and the new inspection was not conducted until 11/17/23. New expiration date is 11/17/24.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area of the childrens center was observed to not be in good repair [There was peeling paint on the floor threshold in the 2 yr old classroom.].
Correction / follow-up note
There was peeling paint on the floor threshold in the 2 yr old classroom. Submit photos of the repair to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 36 - Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C.
Official code
36-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids.
Report comments
One exposure plan was signed after date of hire.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
Correction / follow-up note
Six staff members signed the annual refresher of the exposure plan after expiration. Two staff members still need to sign the refresher for the exposure plan. Submit the signed refresher forms to PCLB.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain proof of education for the staff noted on the Personnel Record summary.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple instances where background screening documentation for staff was incomplete or missing during inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these requirements to ensure all personnel are properly vetted.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training and literacy courses on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a pattern of staff training requirements not being met by the required deadlines. Asking about the center's tracking system helps parents understand how the provider ensures staff stay current with their professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate repeated issues with expired health examinations and missing immunization forms for children. This question allows the director to explain the process for maintaining these important health records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the scheduling and documentation for your required fire safety inspections to ensure they stay current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that the center has experienced lapses in maintaining current fire safety inspection documentation. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages these essential safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the administrative process for ensuring all enrollment forms and parent permissions are fully completed before a child starts?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports have noted several instances of incomplete enrollment information and missing permission forms. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all necessary paperwork is in order.