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
Indoor outdoor checklist was not verified/documented for 5/7/26.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
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
1 staff member did not start their hours within 90 days of becoming employed. Staff member started the class during the inspection which brings this area into compliance. A reminder was given that all staff have until 6/30/25 to finish 10 hours of in-service training. *Submit all training logs for staff before renewal.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
Correction / follow-up note
1 Child did not have a completed Emergency Medical Form. Submit updated/ notarized Emergecy Medical Form for the child listed on the children's records summary. *The annual childrens records inspection was conducted. There are 113 children enrolled, and 113 records were reviewed; 112 were found in compliance.
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. (Section 19.5, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
Staff member was re-hired/ out of childcare for more than 90 days and a re-screening was not completed. Submit new screening when cleared that says DCF eligible for the staff member listed on the personnel record's summary. An up-to-date clearinghouse roster was observed.
Correction status
Due by May 21, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-09
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
1 staff member did not test for part 2 within a year of starting the 40 clock hours of training. Submit DCF training transcript when hours are completed for staff listed on the personnel record's summary. A reminder was given about the new ELC trainings and the in-service hours that must be completed by 6/30/24.
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
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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
12-03
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
1 staff member did not complete the Early Literacy course within her 12 months of employment. Submit DCF training transcript for the Staff member listed on the personnel record's summary.
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
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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)
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [6- 1 year old] children.
Correction / follow-up note
The staff interviewed stated that if they need to use the restroom they will walk out of the classroom leaving one staff with more than 5-1 year old children. Submit a plan on how staff will get the adequate assistance so they do not leave the class out of ratio.
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
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SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
Official code
06-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
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After speaking to all the 1 year old teachers it was confirmed that some staff use a harsh tone to talk to the children. This is not age appropriate or constructive.
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
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CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
Official code
09-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [A staff admitted pre- populating the transition log to save time.].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a plan on how staff will be trained to complete transitions the proper way.
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
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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.
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See the Personnel Records Summary for the staff member who's employment history is incomplete.
Correction status
Due by December 11, 2023
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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 personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Report comments
The staff member noted on the personnel records summary needs to complete the required training. This violation resulted in further administrative action.
Correction status
Due by December 27, 2023
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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.
Report comments
The staff member noted on the personnel records summary needs to complete the required training.
Correction status
Due by December 27, 2023
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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
The staff member noted on the personnel records summary needs to complete the required training.
Correction status
Due by December 27, 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
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room.
Report comments
The staff member noted on the personnel records summary needs to complete the required training. In addition, the staff member may not be in the infant classroom until the training is completed.
Correction status
Due by December 27, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-08
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
Obtain an updated immunization form for the child noted in the Children's Records Summary.
Correction status
Due by December 11, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
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 [The log was not verified on 11/22/23.].
Correction / follow-up note
The second closer will verify that the log was completed. This brings this area into compliance. Not Monitored Comments No current medications
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
Correction / follow-up note
Send proof that the expired fire extinguisher has been serviced. A fire drill will be observed at the renewal inspection.
Correction status
Due by December 11, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
Official code
29-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The hand washing sink in the [1s rooms 7 and 8] does not have hot and cold running water. [Both rooms had no hot water.].
Correction / follow-up note
Send proof that the hot water in both rooms has been fixed with a temperature between 100-110 degrees.
Correction status
Due by December 11, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C.
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
Obtain the required training for the staff member noted on the personnel records summary.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
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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
12-03
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Program Personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel I [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the required training for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records summary.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
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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
12-20
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no labeled container provided for storage of dirty toys and play materials. [The older 1's classroom that did not have the required container.].
Report comments
A labeled container was put in the classroom during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 54 - Infant Toys/Equipment Cleaned/Sanitized Daily VI. H. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
Official code
54-02
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 daily process for inspecting indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they are ready for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate that daily health and safety logs for play areas were not fully maintained, and this question helps clarify how the center currently ensures these spaces are checked daily.
Context
The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your center take to ensure all staff members have their required background screenings up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report shows that background screening documentation has been an area of focus in past records, and this question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining staff compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that attendance records are accurate during transitions between activities or at the end of the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show past concerns regarding the verification of attendance logs, and this question helps clarify the current procedures used to ensure all children are accounted for.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to supporting staff with ongoing professional development and training requirements?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic in previous reports, and this question helps parents understand how the center manages staff education and professional growth.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's health and medical records remain complete and current throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report shows that keeping medical and immunization records updated has been a point of discussion in the past, and this question helps parents understand the center's current record-keeping practices.