Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.32
- Local median
- 1.29
Romper Room, Inc.
5295 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764
- License:
- C06PI0248
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 68
- License expiration:
- October 3, 2026
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 inspectionJune 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for Romper Room, Inc. from February 2, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 51 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of June 3, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Two later inspections, from June 11, 2026 through June 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 51
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 10
8 in last 12 months
19 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33764
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 28%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 10
- Local average
- 4.64
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
August 7, 2023August 14, 2024December 19, 2024January 21, 2026May 29, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
August 7, 2023August 14, 2024December 19, 2024August 26, 2025May 29, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 19, 2024April 25, 2025June 16, 2025May 29, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 23, 2024August 14, 2024May 29, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 7, 2023December 19, 2024April 25, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
January 23, 2024December 19, 2024April 25, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 19, 2024April 25, 2025May 29, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 21, 2026May 29, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 23, 2024January 21, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 14, 2024May 29, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documentation training transcript of the required training.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired 5-29-26, but who have been in the childcare industry since 3-4-24, did not have a training transcript on file. Ensure a copy of the training transcript is obtained for the staff member (P.Z.). Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A reminder was left for all staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-26.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-02
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. [The number of children present was 14 but only 13 children were marked on the attendance].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The classroom teacher also did not document the last names of two children on the attendance roster. She indicated she did not know the last names of the children. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed with staff the importance of complete and accurate attendance, including first and last names of all children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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 sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature on the Closing Log for May 27th and 28th].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Director signed the Closing Log during the inspection. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures a plan is in place to verify all children have left the premises and the Closing Log will be signed daily.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the outdoor equipment] was not maintained.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Protective ground cover was lacking at the base of all slides and stairs of all climbing structures. Ensure a minimum of six inches and six feet of ground cover or other protective surface is maintained under the fall/use zones of the outdoor equipment. Submit proof to the License Board office when mulch or other protective ground cover has been added to the playground. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D.
- Official code
- 39-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area was not adequately fenced in that it had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area as evidenced by [a four inch hole was observed in the fence on the 2s playground near the gate].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Repair the hole and submit photo documentation to the License Board office showing the repair has been made.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Adequate Fencing: VI. D.
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During napping, the minimum spacing of two feet between cots/cribs used by children was not provided for [children in the 4s-5s classroom].
- Inspector notes
- Several cots were observed side by side with minimal space between them. The classroom teacher moved the cots during the inspection. Ensure all cots are placed at least two feet apart at naptime.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 42 - Napping Space VI. E.
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard.
- Correction / follow-up note
- In the 4s-5s classroom, several cots were observed against furniture restricting children from safely exiting the cot from either side. The classroom teacher was advised this was not safe, and future cot placement must not create a sleeping hazard. In the 3s-4s classroom, a child was observed napping on top of three stacked cots. The classroom teacher was advised this was not allowed or safe for the child. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed with staff classroom arrangement at naptime and possibly creating naptime diagrams for cots.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 42 - Napping Space VI. E.
- Official code
- 42-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas.
- Report comments
- In the 2s-3s classroom, a sleeping child on a cot was blocking the classroom doorway. The teacher was advised not to place sleeping children in exit doorway and moved the child immediately. Ensure exits are never blocked by sleeping children, especially during naptime.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 43 - Exits Clear VI. E.
- Official code
- 43-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for children to use in that [a yellow bicycle was missing a pedal].
- Report comments
- Repair OR replace the bicycle to prevent injury to children. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 50 - Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G.
- Official code
- 50-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Linens were not provided for sleeping children.
- Report comments
- In the 2s classroom, a sleeping child did not have a cot sheet on their cot. Ensure a cot sheet is provided for child by the center or parent.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
- Official code
- 53-16
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training.
- Correction / follow-up note
- First Aid certification for all staff expired as of 3-21-26. Ensure First Aid is obtained by staff to cover all operating hours of the center. Submit documentation to the License Board office for all staff who have obtained First Aid certification.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B.
- Official code
- 67-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- X.A. 3. The application shall contain the following:c. The maximum number of children to be enrolled ages of children and hours of care.X.F.1.b. The application for change of license is to be filed and approved before the change occurs. The childrens center has not been approved to care for age [School age] children.
- Correction / follow-up note
- A complaint report received by licensing detailed that center may be enrolling school age children. The center is not currently licensed for school age children. This was substantiated by SMIC informing 3 school age children ages: 6, 7, and 10 were enrolled. The children were also listed on attendance records. During visit, 2 of 3 school agers arrived to receive care. Children were dismissed, center was informed they may not care for school-age children until licensed to do so. Please submit the corrective action of dismissing school aged children and completing the center change process to add school age to license before enrolling school age children. ______________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- ACCESS - 85 - Other
- Official code
- 85-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- One child was missing a Food Experience Form. Ensure the parent of the child listed on the Children's Records Summary completes the required form. Submit a copy to the License Board office once the form has been completed. The annual inspection of 50 children's records was conducted; 49 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The citation for a violation of a licensing standard or requirement of ss. 402.301-402.319 F.S. that resulted in disciplinary action did not remain posted with the license for a full year after its effective date.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Administrative Fine issued on 4-25-25 was not posted. Ensure the Fine and Corrective Action are posted and remain posted for one year from the date of issuance.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 20 - Administrative Fine Posted: V. A.
- Official code
- 20-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow access by children or animals.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The base of the fence facing south on the 2's playground was not at ground level and there was a 2 to 4 inch gap. Repair the gap and submit photo documentation to the License Board office showing the repair has been made.
- Correction status
- Due by January 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Adequate Fencing: VI. D.
- Official code
- 40-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for children to use in that [a yellow bicycle was missing a pedal].
- Report comments
- Repair OR replace the bicycle to prevent injury to children.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 50 - Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G.
- Official code
- 50-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Staff in the childcare industry since 12-8-23 had not completed the 40-clock hour training requirement. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the training requirement. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is completed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 12-03
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
- Staff in the childcare industry since 12-8-23 did not complete Early Literacy. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is complete.
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 12-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for[1]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the in-service hours. Submit a copy of the In-Service Training Log documenting the hours to the License Board office upon completion.
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 12-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence.
- Correction / follow-up note
- A child cut her hair and although the children's center notified the parents by phone and text, they did not write an incident report for the parent to sign. Submit a plan to ensure that incident/accident reports are written on the day of occurrence and given to the custodial parent for signature.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [on a shelf in the 3 year old classroom].
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the complaint investigation, Licensing Specialist observed a pair of adult scissors on a shelf in the 3 year old classroom that were in reach of children. They were removed at time of investigation. Submit a plan to ensure that all sharp objects are not within reach of children.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 2-17-25 and 4-21-25 did not have updated Level II Background screening on file after a 90-day break in employment. Ensure Background Screening is obtained for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-07
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
- Three staff completed an Affidavit instead of an Attestation of Good Moral Character. The Director had all staff complete the Attestation during the inspection. Ensure all newly hired staff complete the Attestation of Good Moral Character on or before the first day of hire.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-12
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner.
- Inspector notes
- Books were observed on top of stacked cots in the VPK classroom. Ensure the items are removed and a tarp or other covering is placed over the stacked cots before storing items on top.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
- Official code
- 53-01
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
- Staff hired on 2-17-25 did not sign and date the center's Exposure Control Plan until 3-17-15. Ensure all newly hired staff complete the center's Exposure Control Plan on or before the first day of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place.
- Report comments
- In the 2's/3's classroom, one of the electrical outlets near the block area was missing a cover. The cover was replaced during the inspection. Ensure all outlets have covers, especially when not is use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard.
- Report comments
- For lunch, children were served whole hot dogs with buns, potato chips and apple sauce. The Director was advised children under 4 years of age must not be given hot dogs and chips, as it poses a choking hazard. The Director cut the hot dogs into a size that was safe for the children to eat and will no longer prepare the food for the children. Licensing Specialist reviewed with the Director which foods children under 4 years of age are not allowed to be served.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service
- Official code
- 79-05
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure verification of employment history for the past five years is completed for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office once the verification has been conducted.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 11-24-24 did not have proof of education on file. Obtain proof of education for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The written medication record did not include the following information:the childs name, the name of the medication, date, time, amount of dosage to be given, and signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no permission form on file for a child's prescription medication of Ventolin. Obtain the proper permission form from the parent and do not administer the medication until proper permission is obtained from the parent. Submit a copy of the parent permission form to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor equipment] was not maintained.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure a minimum of six inches and six feet of ground cover or other protective surface is maintained under the fall/use zones of the outdoor equipment. Submit photo proof to the License Board office once the ground cover has been added. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D.
- Official code
- 39-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner.
- Inspector notes
- Artwork, a wall poster and blankets were observed on top of stacked cots in the 2's/3's classroom. Ensure the items are removed and a tarp or other covering is placed over the stacked cots before storing items on top of them.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
- Official code
- 53-01
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 11-24-24 did not complete the center's Exposure Control Plan. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Record Summary complete the Plan. Submit a signed and dated copy to the License Board office upon completion.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed.
- Inspector notes
- A two year old child was observed sitting on the floor and playing in the kitchen area while a staff member prepared lunch, due to behavior issues. Staff was reminded children are not allowed in the kitchen under any circumstances. The child was immediately removed from the kitchen and sent into a classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-12
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Two staff did not complete Early Literacy within one year of working in the childcare industry. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit proof of completion to the License Board office for both staff. All staff have completed the new School Readiness trainings.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 12-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Staff in the 4's classroom did not document the fire drill as a transition].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff verified attendance then documented the fire drill on the attendance roster. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director will review with all staff the importance of attendance accuracy at transitions, especially after a fire drill.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor equipment] was not maintained.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure a minimum of six inches and six feet of ground cover or other protective surface is maintained under the fall/use zones of the outdoor equipment. Submit proof to the License Board office mulch or other ground cover has been added to the playground's fall/use zones.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D. VI. D. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 39-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. (Section 10, number 9)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Updated rabies vaccinations for Piper (dog) expired as of 7-31-24 . Obtain updated vaccinations and submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt . Rabies vaccinations for Dixie (dog) expire 4-5-25 .
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 61 - Animals Immunized/Parents Notified: VII.A. VII.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 61-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [7] records missing the required Child Enrollment Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure parents for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary complete the required Child Enrollment Form. Submit proof to the License Board office the required form is now on file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The parents of children enrolled were not provided information detailing the causes symptoms and transmission of the influenza virus.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Forty-three parents did not receive the Flu brochure during the month of August or September 2023. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the brochure will be distributed as required by law.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a complete Emergency Medical Release for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [3] 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
- Obtain updated DH680 Immunization forms for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [43] records where 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 was not available.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Forty-three parents did not receive the Distracted Adult brochure during the month of September 2023. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the brochure will be distributed as required by law. The annual inspection of 58 children's records was conducted.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-20
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 3's class, the number of children in attendance was 15 but 12 children were marked as present].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not mark children on the attendance roster that transitioned from another classroom but corrected the attendance during the inspection. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures staff understand the importance of complete and accurate attendance, especially when transitioning children to/from different classrooms.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
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. (Section 19.5, numbers 1 and 3)
- Report comments
- Staff hired on 2-6-23 did not have Level II Background clearance on file until 2-7-23. Ensure all background screening is on file prior to staff working with children. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 11-07
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)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 7-14-23 did not have complete verification of employment history for the past five years on file. Ensure verification of employment history is completed for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit proof of completion to the License Board office. A copy of the updated Clearinghouse Roster was observed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- 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
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
- Staff in the childcare industry since 9-10-19 did not complete the required 40-clock hour training requirement. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript once the training is complete. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 12-03
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 2-6-23 did not begin the required 40-clock hour training by 5-6-23. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary begin the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is started. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor equipment] was not maintained.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure a minimum of six inches and six feet of ground cover or other protective surface is maintained under the fall/use zones of the outdoor equipment. Submit proof to the License Board office mulch or other ground cover has been added to the playground's fall/use zones.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D. VI. D. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 39-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for children to use in that [the bottom step to the ladder of the wooden play structure was cracked/broken]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Repair/replace the bottom step of the ladder to prevent injury to children. Submit proof to the License Board office the step has been repaired/replaced and no longer poses a hazard to children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 50 - Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 50-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a complete Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection of 55 children's records was conducted; 54 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-07
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 the current process for verifying that all children have left the premises at the end of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in May 2026 where the center's closing log was not signed to verify that all children had left the facility. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center ensures all children are accounted for during daily departures.
- Context
- The center was required to submit a corrective action plan regarding this procedure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that classroom attendance records are kept accurate and complete throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances across several years where attendance documentation was incomplete or inaccurate. This question helps parents understand how the staff is trained to maintain precise records of children in their care.
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Finding-specific
How do you monitor the outdoor play areas to ensure that fencing and equipment remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a gap in the playground fence that needed repair. This question allows the director to explain their routine maintenance and safety inspection schedule for outdoor spaces.
- Context
- The center was required to submit photo documentation of the repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current procedures for setting up naptime to ensure that sleeping areas are safe and organized?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections indicate repeated concerns regarding naptime equipment, including cot spacing and the storage of items on cots. This question helps clarify how the center manages naptime to meet safety standards.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying the background screening and employment history of new staff members before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show several instances where background screening or employment history documentation was missing or incomplete for staff. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet the required qualifications.
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