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Curlew Learning Center

2285 Curlew Rd, Dunedin, FL 34698

License:
C06PI0068
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
113
License expiration:
January 23, 2027
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,538 - $1,603/mo

Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.

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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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 21 available inspections for Curlew Learning Center from January 4, 2023 through April 20, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 6, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
21

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
42

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
8

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34698

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
52%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
8
Local average
2.67

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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].
Report comments
A former staff member was re-hired, but the file was missing an Acknowledgement form signed at re-hire. Staff member signed an Acknowledgement form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-14
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.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the completed verifications of employment for the staff member whose file was incomplete.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-16
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.
Report comments
New staff member signed the Acknowledgement form after the date of hire.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months.
Report comments
There was no documentation indicating the inspection of the indoor and outdoor spaces prior to children being in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
Official code
57-08
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care.
Report comments
A cabinet in a classroom which stored cleaning supplies was unlocked. Staff member moved the supplies to an upper shelf and locked the cabinet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
Official code
60-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inspector notes
The refrigerator in the Ones classroom read 50 degrees and 47 degrees when it was inspected at different times during the inspection. Milk in the refrigerator was disposed of, and the Director stated the refrigerator will be removed from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service
Official code
79-17
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have documentation to show a completion date of the 40- clock hour training requirement but not within 15 months of employment within the child care industry.
Report comments
One staff member's trainings were completed after the allotted timeframe.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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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
12-05
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.
Report comments
Two children's files did not contain signed Food Experience forms.
Correction status
Due by December 4, 2025
More details
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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
16-18
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
Correction / follow-up note
There were two new staff members that had gaps in their Employment History Verifications. Please submit the completed 5-year history checks for the staff members.
Correction status
Due by August 5, 2025
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-08
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months.
Report comments
Although the indoor and outdoor play spaces were inspected on the morning of 7-22-25, it was not documented on the Indoor-Outdoor inspection log. Director updated the log.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
Official code
57-08
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [2 children entered the classroom while their group was on the playground].
Correction / follow-up note
Specialist was inspecting the VPK classroom when two children came in from the playground without a staff member. Please submit a plan that ensures children are not able to enter the classroom unattended.
Correction status
Due by March 31, 2025
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SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
Official code
01-02
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
First aid kid did not accompany child care personnel on a field trip or an activity away from the childrens center or while transporting children. Section 13.4, number 8)
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit photos of the First Aid kits for each vehicle including all 13 required items.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2024
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 68 - First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
Official code
68-01
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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.
Report comments
A staff member's Employment History verification was missing information. The Director and staff member completed the verification during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-16
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure.
Report comments
The Attendance roster in the 3's class was not accurate, in that one child was not signed out on 8/29/24. Director will personally check the attendance rosters, and will remind staff about making sure the rosters are updated for each child. Director will meet with staff to reiterate the necessity of documenting arrival and departure times for all children in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-09
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the signed incident report when received, showing that the report has been shared with the child's parent/guardian.
Correction status
Due by September 6, 2024
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
Official code
21-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides on the 2's playground] was not maintained.
Correction / follow-up note
Please be diligent about moving or adding mulch to the area at the foot of the slides to ensure a protective fall zone for the children. Submit a photograph showing that this has been completed.
Correction status
Due by September 6, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D.
Official code
39-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The childrens center did not have proof of a current approved annual food service inspection.
Report comments
A food inspection was done on 7/10/24, but was unsatisfactory. A satisfactory re-inspection was done on 7/11/24.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 56 - Health Inspection(s)
Official code
56-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable.
Correction / follow-up note
The changing pad has been repaired with tape too many times. Please submit a photograph of a replacement pad.
Correction status
Due by September 6, 2024
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 72 - Diapering Practices VII. E.
Official code
72-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
Report comments
Teachers labeled all cups with first and last names in the 3's classroom. Director will remind all parents to label the cups correctly, and will remind teachers to be sure they are labeled correctly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
Official code
80-01
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [preschool] group of children as evidenced by [a child found in the office ].
Report comments
During the visit the licensing specialist walked into the office and found a child sitting in the Director's chair with no adult in the room. The Director came in right after and picked up the child and carried her into the next classroom. The child's group was outside, and the teacher had brought two children inside to use the bathroom and the child wandered away while the teacher was helping the other child. The Director told the teacher to keep the children with her at all times while using the bathroom. The violation of No Direct Supervision is substantiated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [all ages together in classroom ].
Inspector notes
During a visit for a complaint the licensing specialist noticed that the early drop off classroom had 1's with other ages. The Director stated that they had not moved yet but would be doing do. They moved while the licensing specialist was there. They were told that they cannot mix 1's with any other group. The Director stated it would not occur again. The violation of Infants with Children 2 years and Older is substantiated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SUPERVISION - 02 - Infants Separate: II.A.
Official code
02-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The [five 1's] infant group was not provided a separate classroom with floor to ceiling walls. [the 1's were located in a room without floor to ceiling walls. ].
Report comments
Durig the visit the 1's class was in an early drop off room, which does not have floor to ceiling walls. They were moved to a new room during the visit. The violation of Group with No Separate Classroom with Walls is substantiated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 31 - Separate Room (Infants) VI.C.
Official code
31-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A room used for the care of infants did not have an exit opening directly to the outdoors. [the 1's were moved to a new room due to an issue in their building.].
Inspector notes
The 1's were using an unapproved room, which did not have an exit opening directly to the outdoors due to issues in their assigned room. The Director was informed that she needs to let licensing know if a group needs to be moved, and it needs to be approved prior to doing so. In addition, the 1's need to be in a room with an exit directly outside. This was a temporary move, and they will go back to their room and let the licensing specialist know. The violation of Unapproved Room Use-No Exit to Outdoors is substantiated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 32 - Outdoor Exit (Infants) VI. C.
Official code
32-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age anddevelopmental level of the children in care in that [the playground structure is for ages 5+ and children under 5 were on it.].
Correction / follow-up note
On the last licensing inspection, it was stated that the new playground equipment is for ages 5+ and that the children younger would be playing on the 2's playground. During this visit the playground was being used by younger children, and the staff stated that they use the playground for ages 3+. They were reminded that they cannot do this. The Director stated that they will only use the 2's playground for now. The owner stated that he would follow up with the manufacturer regarding the age range and submit the specs to the licensing specialist. The licensing specialist measured the playground and offered alternate suggestions for using the space. It was noted that the rock ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 49 - Quantity/Appropriate (Outdoor Equipment) VI. G.
Official code
49-02
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
Please submit a current Health Examination form for the child whose form has expired.
Correction status
Due by June 19, 2024
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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 [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 submit current Immunization records for the children whose records have expired.
Correction status
Due by June 19, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
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. [This occurred in 2 classrooms].
Report comments
In the 2 classrooms, the attendance was off by one child, and the records were updated when the errors were discovered.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age anddevelopmental level of the children in care in that [decals on new equipment state it is for 5-12 year olds, but 3 and 4 year olds use the playground regularly].
Inspector notes
Licensing was not contacted to inspect new playground equipment installed on 2 of the school's playgrounds. Decals adhered to the equipment were observed during the visit. Director stated that the 3 and 4 year old children will use the 2's playground, where the new piece of equipment is marked for 2-5 year olds.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 49 - Quantity/Appropriate (Outdoor Equipment) VI. G.
Official code
49-02
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.
Report comments
The Refresher for the Center's Exposure Control Plan was completed by 2 staff members after the expiration date.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A staff member did not assist children with handwashing [in the 1's classroom after diapering].
Report comments
The new staff member was instructed on diapering procedures, including the washing of the children's hands after changing their diaper. The staff member will not be in the Toddler classroom until she has completed the Infant training classes. She must complete the required trainings no later than 7/7/24.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A.
Official code
65-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A staff member did not wash their hands [after diapering children].
Report comments
Staff member was reminded to wash her own hands after diapering each child. Please review Handwashing protocol with all staff.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A.
Official code
65-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing surface in [the 1's classroom] was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
Inspector notes
Staff member was informed of the process for cleaning the changing pad after each use, and it was done correctly before the next child was changed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 72 - Diapering Practices VII. E.
Official code
72-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area of the childrens center was not cleaned as evidence by [there was a dirty area rug in the 2 year old classroom].
Report comments
The center purchased a new area rug and it was placed in the 2 year old classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 36 - Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C.
Official code
36-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Staff while distributing snacks/serving food did not use napkins disposable gloves utensils or similar items to prevent skin contact with food.
Inspector notes
In the VPK class, the children were served gold fish for snack. The staff member used her bare hands to distribute the snack to each child. Technical assistance was given to use gloves or cups to portion out the snack. The assistant director also spoke to the staff member and reminded her to use gloves when serving snack.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service
Official code
79-10
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [15] children. (Section 3, numbers 1 9)
Report comments
There were 15 children being supervised by 1 staff member. The youngest children were 2 years old. A 2nd staff member arrived, and the classes were divided.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. II. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 3 Ratios, Page 13)
Official code
06-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
Report comments
Director was able to have the staff member sign an Acknowledgement form during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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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
11-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the completed Enrollment form for the child whose form was incomplete.
Correction status
Due by December 21, 2023
More details
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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
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a completed, notarized Emergency Medical Release form for the child whose file was missing one.
Correction status
Due by December 21, 2023
More details
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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
16-05
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver [JV] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2)
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a copy of a current Physical for the Driver. This staff member may not drive to transport children until it has been received.
Correction status
Due by December 21, 2023
More details
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TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
Official code
73-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. (Section 17.6, number 5)
Report comments
Staff in the 1's classroom wrote the children's first and last names on the cups that were missing both names.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41)
Official code
80-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [3] 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 submit updated transcripts for the staff members when the Early Literacy course has been completed.
Correction status
Due by July 6, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-04
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the 2 completed Accident/Incident reports once they have been signed by the parent/guardian of the children, as well as a PLAN that ensures reports are being signed the day of an incident.
Correction status
Due by July 6, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
Official code
21-01

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 walk me through your current process for verifying employment history and background screening for new staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show recent instances where employment history checks for staff were incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that all personnel meet required screening standards.
Context
The most recent inspection report from March 2026 noted a need for additional employment history documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are securely stored and inaccessible to children throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 identified a concern regarding the accessibility of cleaning supplies. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols for keeping such items locked away.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your daily routine for inspecting indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they are ready for children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where documentation of daily safety checks for play areas was missing. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its safety logs and ensures equipment is ready for use.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does your team take to ensure children remain under direct supervision, especially during transitions like moving between the playground and the classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from several inspections indicate concerns regarding supervision during transitions. This question helps parents understand the current strategies used to keep children together and supervised at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage and verify daily attendance to ensure that every child is accounted for at all times?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports have noted past issues with the accuracy of arrival and departure logs. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for maintaining precise attendance records.
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