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 working with children beginning 1-12-26 did not start the required 40-clock hour training by 4-2-26. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary start the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is started. A reminder was left for staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-26.
Correction status
Due by May 21, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
The childrens center did not have documentation training transcript of the required training.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff did not have a copy of the training transcript on file. Ensure the training transcript is obtained for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office.
Correction status
Due by February 4, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-02
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 did not complete the required training by 9-4-25. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is complete. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by February 5, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: 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 1-20-26 did not have a signed and dated Exposure Control Plan on file. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the Plan. Submit a copy to the License Board office.
Correction status
Due by February 4, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel.
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff (D.M and J.B.) supervising children did not have First Aid certification. Ensure First Aid certification is obtained. Submit copies of First Aid certificates to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by February 5, 2026
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B.
Official code
67-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification training was not on file for child care personnel.
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff (D.M and J.B.) supervising children did not have CPR certification. Ensure CPR certification is obtained. Submit copies of CPR certificates to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by February 5, 2026
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B.
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 did not complete the 40-clock hour training requirement by 11-29-24. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office upon completion. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by November 5, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
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)
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain an updated Immunization form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A random sample of six children's records and 10 PreK records was inspected; 15 records were in compliance.
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
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
Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary dated 2-26-25 complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is completed. On 3-17-25, translated proof of education for a staff member was received via email. On 4-2-25, one staff member completed the 40-clock hour training requirement, which was verified via the online training system.
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain a translated 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 March 5, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Correction / follow-up note
Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is completed.
Correction status
Due by March 5, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
Report comments
The annual Fire Inspection expired on 11-30-24. An approved Fire Inspection was not received until 12-2 24. Ensure fire safety inspections are conducted annually. The annual Fire Inspection expires 12-2-25.
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 listed on the Children's Record Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A random sample of six children's records and nine PreK records was inspected; 14 records were in compliance.
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff hired on 5-6-24 did not have the signed page of the Attestation on file. The Director was able to obtain the signature page during the inspection. Ensure a complete Attestation of Good Moral Character is on file on or before the first day of employment.
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
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. [Staff did not complete the bottom box]. (Section 19.4, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the Acknowledgement Form. Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed.
Correction status
Due by May 31, 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)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form.
Report comments
Two staff did not sign and date the bottom box of the Acknowledgement Form. The form was completed by both staff during the inspection. Ensure all new staff complete the entire Acknowledgement Form on or before the first day of employment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
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 11-28-22 did not begin the 40-clock hour training by 2-28-23. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary dated 5-17-23 begins the required training. Submit a copy of the training transcript to the License Board office once the trainings are started. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 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
12-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training. (Section 14.2, number 3)
Correction / follow-up note
Three staff did not complete Fire Extinguisher Training within 30 days of hire. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Record Summary dated 5-17-23 complete the required training. Submit copies of the training certificates to the License Board office upon completion. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 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
12-19
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary dated 5-17-23. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2023
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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
Obtain a complete Emergency Medical Release Form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary dated 5-17-23. Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2023
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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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
The backside (page 2) of the Student Health Exam was missing. Obtain the missing Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Children' Records Summary dated 5-17-23. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2023
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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
16-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. (Section 13.4)
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff did not have First Aid training. Ensure all staff providing supervision to children obtain First Aid training. Submit proof of First Aid certification to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2023
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
Official code
67-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification training was not on file for child care personnel. (Section 13.4, number 6)
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff did not have CPR training. Ensure all staff providing supervision to children obtain CPR training. Submit proof of CPR certification to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2023
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
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 11-28-22 did not begin the 40-clock hour training by 2-28-23. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary begin the required training. Submit a copy of the training transcript to the License Board office once the trainings are started.
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
12-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training. (Section 14.2, number 3)
Correction / follow-up note
Three staff did not complete Fire Extinguisher Training within 30 days of hire. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit copies of training certificates to the License Board office upon completion.
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
12-19
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file.
Correction status
Due by May 19, 2023
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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
Obtain a complete Emergency Medical Release Form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2023
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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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
The backside (page 2) of the Student Health Exam was missing. Obtain the missing Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A random sample of five children's records and three PreK records were inspected; six records were in compliance.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2023
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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
16-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Staff did not document the fire drill as a transition].
Report comments
Licensing Specialist explained to each Group Leader what a transition was and when a transition should be documented. Technical assistance was given to the Staff Member in Charge to review with all staff how to verify attendance for accuracy at transitions. Not Monitored Comments There was no medication for any of the children currently enrolled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. (Section 13.4)
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff did not not have First Aid training. Ensure all staff providing supervision to children obtain First Aid training. Submit proof of First Aid certification to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
Official code
67-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification training was not on file for child care personnel. (Section 13.4, number 6)
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff did not not have CPR training. Ensure all staff providing supervision to children obtain CPR training. Submit proof of CPR certification to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
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 hired on 8-6-21 did not complete the 40-clock hour training requirement by 11-6-22. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary dated 12-14-22, completes the required training. Submit an updated copy of the training transcript to the the License Board office once the training is complete. On 12-22-22, the Program Management Director submitted copies of training transcripts for staff via email which were not on file at the time of the inspection. This now brings that area into compliance.
Correction status
Due by January 11, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [liquid or bar soap]
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing item and submit proof to the License Board office. Ensure the First Aid Kit remains fully stocked at all times.
Correction status
Due by January 6, 2023
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 68 - First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B.
Official code
68-03
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
How does the center ensure that all new staff members have their required background screening paperwork, such as the Attestation of Good Moral Character, fully completed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that in past inspections, there were instances where required personnel forms, such as the Attestation of Good Moral Character or Acknowledgement Forms, were not fully completed by the start of employment. Asking about the current process helps understand how the center manages these administrative requirements for new hires.
Context
Some of these findings were corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure everyone is up to date on their introductory child care courses and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training documentation, including introductory courses and first aid/CPR certifications, has been a repeated topic of discussion in several reports. This question allows the director to explain the system they use to keep these records current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to maintain complete and current health records, such as immunization forms, for all children in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report notes that maintaining current immunization records for children has been a recurring area of focus. Understanding the center's process for updating and tracking these files provides insight into how they handle essential health documentation.
Related violations
General question
How do you support your staff in balancing their daily classroom responsibilities with the time needed to complete their required ongoing professional development?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning how the center prioritizes staff growth helps parents understand the commitment to professional standards. This approach can highlight how the facility manages training schedules to ensure teachers remain well-prepared.
General question
Could you describe how you communicate with families if there is ever a need to update or provide additional documentation for their child's file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding record-keeping ensures that families are always informed and able to assist in keeping their child's file complete. This helps parents understand the center's administrative partnership with families.