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AMA After School Enrichment Program - Largo

780 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL 33770

License:
C06PI0410
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
100
License expiration:
April 21, 2027
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,538 - $1,603/mo

Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.

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Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for AMA After School Enrichment Program - Largo from March 29, 2023 through May 28, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 47 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 28, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
47

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
26

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
9

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33770

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.76
Local median
1.08

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
59%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
9
Local average
3.7

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: 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. [1 child was not marked out. ]. (Section 19.3, numbers 1 and 3)
Report comments
1 child was not marked out upon departure from center.
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
17-01
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 [past week missing verification.].
Report comments
Closing log was not documented from May 18th through 27th. Not Monitored Comments None currently enrolled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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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
17-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months.
Report comments
Daily indoor checklist was not being completed for month of May. TA on signing daily after verifying premises is safe. Monthly checklist was completed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
57-08
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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
If (CD) will be used to transport children, she must complete the required trainings OR have another staff member that has completed them in the van with her at all times.Please inform Specialist of the plan for the staff member.
Correction status
Due by March 30, 2026
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a completed Enrollment form for the child whose form was not complete.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2026
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure.
Correction / follow-up note
On two different Attendance records, staff forgot to mark a child out of the program when they left. Staff corrected the mistake, making the records accurate.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center operator did not maintain the record of drills for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill.
Correction / follow-up note
The Fire Drill log was not available at the time of the inspection. Please submit the log.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2026
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
Official code
29-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months.
Correction / follow-up note
The Indoor/Outdoor log was not available for the inspection. Please submit the missing log.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2026
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
Official code
57-08
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver [SL] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a current Physical Examination for the Driver whose Physical expired 10/29/25. Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2026
More details
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TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
Official code
73-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The center did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff could not provide current vehicle inspections. The previous inspections expired 12/29/25. Please submit inspections for the vans. Not Monitored Comments The alarms and restraints were inspected on 3/10/25. Specialist will return to inspect them again.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2026
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TRANSPORTATION - 75 - Annual Inspection: VIII.E.
Official code
75-02
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
Report finding
XV. I. 1 2 Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the childrens center to a parent/guardian, Child Care Licensing Program or law enforcement.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a current physical for the staff member/driver whose form has expired. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider has no comment. Counselor Comments STAFF-------------------------------------------------AGES------------------------ENROLLED / PRESENT Carolanne Bellis, Meghan Corkran--------SA-------------------------------------26 / 20 Sharon Lasko----------------------------------------SA-------------------------------------31 / 19 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Kathleen Merino 01/30/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Jennifer Rottmund 01/30/2026
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2026
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ACCESS - 85 - Other
Official code
85-08
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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.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a current Fire inspection.
Correction status
Due by October 13, 2025
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the completed Enrollment form with the required information.
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2025
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [missing witness signature]
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the corrected Attestation for the staff member whose form was incomplete.
Correction status
Due by March 24, 2025
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-13
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance. (Section 19.5, number 2)
Report comments
The employment history verification was not completed until after the staff member had started at the program.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-16
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
Please submit a Proof of Education for the staff member whose file was missing one.
Correction status
Due by March 24, 2025
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
12-01
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]
Report comments
There are two staff members that did not complete the additional School Readiness trainings in the allotted time period. The trainings have been completed by both.(JS, SL)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
12-20
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4)
Inspector notes
While inspecting the vehicles, a can of spray deodorizer was observed under the front passenger seat. Can was removed by Director, and addressed the staff regarding toxics in the vans.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
60-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver [JR] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2)
Report comments
The Driver's physical expired on 9/27/24, but it was not renewed until 10/2/24. Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
Official code
73-03
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
1.A.4. Personnel in childrens center shall not exercise any influence detrimental to the progress development health or safety of children. The inappropriate behavior of [two staff members arguing in front of the children] as evidenced by [witness statements] was not a positive influence for the development of the children present at that time.
Report comments
Although one staff member was initially trying to de-escalate the situation, both staff members were reportedly screaming at each other with the children in care observing the actions of the staff members. The complaint states that one staff member (CD) grabbed the other's (AC) forearm, trying to pull her toward her, and that (AC) pulled her arm back, and after some "choice words" between the two, (AC) decided to leave the Center and is no longer an employee. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments N/A ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Kathleen Merino 12/16/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Jennifer Rottmund 12/16/2024
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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ACCESS - 85 - Other
Official code
85-03
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Report comments
A staff member signed the Acknowledgement form after the date it expired.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-06
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.
Report comments
Please have the staff member complete the required 10 hours of training for the 2023/2024 time period. Staff member must complete the 2 additional trainings for ELC, and these trainings may be counted as 9 the inservice training hours.
Correction status
Due by September 25, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area of the childrens center was observed to not be in good repair [broken windows in a room that children occupy.].
Report comments
Windows with cracks in them have been temporarily fixed with packing tape, but must be repaired/replaced. Please notify Specialist when completed.
Correction status
Due by October 2, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 36 - Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C.
Official code
36-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
Report comments
Staff member reviewed and signed the Center's Exposure Control Plan after the previous year's signature had expired.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-07
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The centers transportation log for [one of the vans on 9/11/24] did not include the following information: [2 different staff members' initials for the sweeps conducted].
Report comments
Due to a staff shortage on 9/11/24, when the 1st van returned to the Center with children, the Director/Driver did not have an available staff member to conduct the 2nd sweep. Technical Assistance was given to have the Emergency person meet the van in the parking lot in order to do both sweeps.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRANSPORTATION - 77 - Drivers Attendance Log: VIII.G.
Official code
77-02
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Report comments
Emergency Medical Release forms were completed for the children whose files were missing them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-05
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A staff member qualified to be in charge was not on the premises during [the inspection].
Report comments
The Director's CDA has not been updated on her transcript yet, and the other credentialed staff member was not at the Program. Director has made arrangements for a credentialed staff member from another Program to be at this site while paperwork is being sorted out. Director understands that there must be a SMIC at the Program the entire time children are in care, and that all current staff records must accompany the SMIC.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SUPERVISION - 03 - Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A.
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction / follow-up note
A staff member's fingerprint retention date had passed, and no current eligible screening was available. Staff member was sent home until a "DCF Child Care-Eligible" message is stated on her screening. Please submit the screening when received.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-09
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [Staff signed an out-of-date form]
Correction / follow-up note
Please download the current form from our website, have staff sign and date, have Director sign and date as witness, and submit the completed forms to Licensing Specialist.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-13
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. [LP].
Report comments
Staff member has a current Acknowledgement form in her file, but it was signed after her date of hire.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-14
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance.
Correction / follow-up note
Please complete the staff member's (M.E.) Employment History check and submit to Licensing.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-16
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The Childrens Center failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a current Clearinghouse roster to Licensing.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-17
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.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit certificates for 10 hours of in-service trainings for the staff member that didn't complete hours for 2022/2023.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-10
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
School-age personnel in compliance with childrens center training requirements did not complete all school-age training requirements within 120 days of employment at aschool age center.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit certificate for the School-Age training required.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-14
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center.
Report comments
The medications that remained at the Center were not picked up although staff notified the parent. Staff is disposing of the medications properly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
Official code
18-05
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.
Correction / follow-up note
Fire inspection expired 8/23/23. Please submit completed Fire inspection when received.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel who had current first aid training in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit current First Aid training for employees.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B.
Official code
67-08
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel who had current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in each classroom/room/ designated space, or outdoor are occupied by children.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit current CPR training for employees.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B.
Official code
67-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [Scissors, tweezers]
Report comments
Staff located missing items and replaced them in the First Aid kit. It is now complete.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 68 - First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B.
Official code
68-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver [JR] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a current Physical for the driver whose exam expired 7/30/23. Director understands that staff members missing a current Physical, First Aid and CPR, or FL Driver's License may not drive any vehicle to transport children in care. Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
Official code
73-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The childrens centers drivers personnel record did not have documentation of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit current First Aid/CPR record for the driver whose file did not have proof of the course completion.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
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TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
Official code
73-04
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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [6] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit copies of the completed forms.
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2023
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit copies of the amended forms.
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2023
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-05
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [2/23/23], did not include the following information: [parent signature] (Section 15.1, number 3)
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a plan that ensures reports will be signed on the day of the incident.
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2023
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
Official code
21-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver [AS] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a valid drivers license. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2)
Correction / follow-up note
One of the Center's drivers does not have a FL Driver's License. Please submit copy of FL license when received. Provider understands the staff member cannot transport children until this occurs.
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
Official code
73-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver [MG] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2)
Correction / follow-up note
One driver did not have a current Physical documented in her file. The Physical expired 2/16/23. Please submit a current Physical for the staff member. Provider understands this staff member may not transport children until this occurs.
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2023
More details
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TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
Official code
73-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The childrens centers drivers personnel record did not have documentation of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2)
Correction / follow-up note
One driver needs to complete a First Aid certification before she is allowed to transport children. Please submit current First Aid certificate for the staff member whose file was missing it. Provider understands that this driver may not transport children until this occurs.
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
Official code
73-04

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 explain the current process for ensuring that daily attendance logs are accurately completed and signed when children arrive and depart?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate that there were instances where attendance logs were not fully documented or signed. This question helps clarify how the center maintains accurate records to ensure all children are accounted for at the end of the day.
Context
The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that indoor and outdoor play areas are inspected daily for health and safety before children use them?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that daily safety logs for play areas were not consistently maintained. Asking this helps parents understand how the facility currently monitors the environment for potential hazards.
Context
The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center manage and verify the annual physical examinations and training requirements for staff members who transport children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances across several years where documentation for driver physicals or vehicle inspections was missing or expired. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking these requirements to ensure compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the current process for verifying that all staff members have completed the required background screenings and employment history checks?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from various inspections between 2023 and 2025 identify issues with background screening documentation and employment history verification. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps personnel files up to date.
Related violations
General question

How do you ensure that all staff members are trained to maintain a positive and professional environment for the children in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Asking about staff training and professional development helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a supportive and safe atmosphere for all students.