Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [4's/5's] group of children as evidenced by [A child fell and broke arm, without an adult witness].
Correction / follow-up note
Staff failed to provide direct supervision on the playground when a 5-year-old fell and broke an arm without a staff member knowing what happened. All staff must take a training on supervision and playground safety. Submit a detailed plan on how the playground will be supervised at all times and the training certificates for all staff.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
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SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [23] children.
Correction / follow-up note
According to the attendance/ transition roster there were 23 children on the playground ranging in age from 2 years to 5 years when one teacher (N) went inside with the hurt child, and one teacher (A.) took out the trash in the parking lot, leaving 1 teacher (A) with the rest of the children alone. Submit a detailed plan on how the center will stay in ratio at all times. Including during emergencies and closing procedures with all staff signatures stating they understand they must be in ratio at all times.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
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SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
Official code
06-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An unscreened individual was left alone to supervise children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
The hurt child was brought inside with ice and left with an unscreened individual. Submit the background clearinghouse letter showing the person is approved for Child Care. Submit an updated DCF clearinghouse roster and the staff members entire staff file, along with an updated staff roster showing all staff that are in the building while children are in care. This violation will result in administrative action being taken.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [from playground into classroom].
Correction / follow-up note
After observing the attendance/transition log, the transitions were incorrect for the 3s class and not legible for the VPK class. Submit a detailed plan on how transitions will be property documented with staff signatures stating they understand how to properly do and document transitions. This violation will result in administrative action being taken.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A safety deficiency having a low or no potential for harm to the children in care was observed.
Correction / follow-up note
licensing specialist walked the playground and observed several safety issues. Part of the fence was broken and there is a large gap. There were 2 large holes on the playground, and a gate separating playgrounds was open and leaning over and appeared to be broken. Another piece of fencing was lying on the ground inside the playground. Submit photos of repaired holes in the ground, repaired fence areas, and fence piece removed from play area.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
See the Personnel Records Summary [2] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
Report comments
Two staff had expired Ack forms. The forms were fixed 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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. (Section 19.5, number 2)
Report comments
A re hire did not have current employment history. The employment history was fixed 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)
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [4 infant] children.
Report comments
In the infants 7-12 months class there were 4 infants with one staff. One infant was moved to the other infant class that only had 2 infants.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
Official code
06-01
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. [In the 2's classroom there were 8 children present but only 6 children were marked in. ].
Report comments
The attendance was fixed during the visit.
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
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [In the 2's classroom the transitions to and from the playground for the morning had not been documented. ].
Inspector notes
I spoke to the staff regarding the importance of transitions.
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 personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. (Section 19.5, number 2)
Report comments
Reminder that employment history must go back 5 years.
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
11-08
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.
Report comments
Attestation 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
11-12
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)
Report comments
One child had an expired immunization record.
Correction status
Due by October 12, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
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.
Report comments
One child had an expired immunization.
Correction status
Due by May 1, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
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 describe the current process for ensuring children are directly supervised while playing outside?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from March 2026 where a child was injured on the playground without an adult witness. This question helps parents understand the current supervision practices and the steps taken to ensure staff are actively monitoring children at all times.
Context
The facility was required to submit a detailed supervision plan following this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team verify that the correct number of staff are present with children during transitions and outdoor play?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where staffing ratios were not met during transitions or outdoor activities. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for maintaining required staff-to-child ratios throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all individuals working with children have completed the required background screening process?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an official inspection report indicate past concerns regarding background screening documentation and the presence of unscreened individuals. This question helps parents understand the current personnel management practices and how the center verifies staff eligibility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how your staff documents attendance during transitions between classrooms and the playground?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report notes a pattern of difficulty in maintaining accurate attendance records during transitions. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking children as they move between different areas of the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you regularly inspect the facility to ensure that outdoor play areas remain free of safety hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a March 2026 inspection report identify safety concerns regarding the condition of the playground fencing and grounds. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule and how the center ensures the environment remains secure for children.