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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Sweet Peas Preschool from February 27, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 43 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of June 1, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from May 29, 2026 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
17
8 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
43
19 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
18
7 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
7
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34698
Compared to 21 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
2.53
Local median
1
2.53This provider
1Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
53%
Local median
29%
53%This provider
29%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
53%
Local median
44%
53%This provider
44%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
7
Local average
2.67
7This provider
2.67Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [In the Toddler classroom, five children were in attendance but six children were marked as present].
Correction / follow-up note
Staff had not marked out a child that was moved to the Infant classroom. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed with staff the importance of maintaining complete and accurate attendance records at all times children are in care.
Correction status
Due by June 1, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Toddler classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water temperature was 112 degrees Fahrenheit].
Correction / follow-up note
Adjust the water temperature at the hand washing sink. Submit documentation to the License Board office which shows the water temperature no longer exceeds 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Correction status
Due by June 1, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C.
Official code
33-02
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 [a blue tricycle with orange handle bars on the Toddler playground was observed to be missing the seat].
Report comments
Remove the tricycle from the playground to prevent injury to children. Repair or replace the equipment.
A staff member did not wash their hands [after diapering a child].
Report comments
Staff wearing gloves, did not wash their hands after diapering a child. The Director must review proper hand washing procedures with staff to ensure staff understand that hand washing must take place even when gloves are worn.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2026
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A.
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
The medication record was incomplete (missing info: parent signature, when to administer epi pen, and symptoms to look for). Please ensure that the parents complete the medication record and send it to the licensing specialist.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a date of employment or position.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the correct date of employment for the returning staff member.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-04
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. [1]
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a new Attestation of Good Moral Character for the staff member that was re-hired.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
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.
Correction / follow-up note
Please send completed Employment History verifications for the staff members whose Verifications were missing periods of time. Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-16
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
Staff member completed the Early Literacy course after one year of Employment at the Center.
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. .
Official code
12-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a current Health Examination form for the child whose form has expired.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-08
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.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a signed Exposure Control Plan for the staff member whose file did not contain a current one. Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Animals or birds kept as classroom pets were not caged.
Inspector notes
The cage door of a classroom rabbit's habitat was open, allowing him to exit the cage at will. Although the classroom is currently not in use, the door to the hallway was open. Specialist closed the cage door to prevent the rabbit from exiting the cage, and informed the Assistant Director that pets are not allowed to be uncaged.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 61 - Animals Immunized/Parents Notified: VII.A.
Official code
61-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [wipes, thermometer]
Report comments
Staff replaced the missing items in the First Aid kit.
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
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The childrens center failed to conduct emergency preparedness drills when children were in care.
Correction / follow-up note
The Center did not conduct a Tornado or Lockdown drill during their Licensed year. Please conduct one of each drill and submit a copy of the Log when completed.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 69 - Emergency Information Posted/Parent Notification VII.C.
Official code
69-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
See the Personnel Records Summary [7] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
Correction / follow-up note
Six of the seven late Acknowledgement forms were completed during the inspection. Please submit the one remaining form for the staff member whose file was missing a current one.
Correction status
Due by September 24, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-06
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
One staff member had only 9 hours of in-service training for 2024/2025 showing on their DCF transcript. Please submit a certificate or transcript showing one more hour of in-service training which will be counted toward the 2024/2025 requirement only.
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)
Official code
12-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [The missed transitions occurred while participating in a firedrill].
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit a plan that ensures documentation is completed at each transition throughout the day. Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Due by September 24, 2025
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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: 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
Completed Exposure Control refresher signatures were obtained during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [coming inside from the playground].
Report comments
One class came inside from the playground and did not take attendance and verify the transition upon arrival in the classroom. The attendance sheet was checked by the licensing specialist, and it was noted that the teacher had verified the transition on the playground prior to coming inside. TA was given to ensure that children are counted, and attendance is taken when arriving in any new space, and to mark the transition at that time.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-06
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
A current fire inspection is on file dated 3-12-25. The previous one expired on 3-8-25. This will result in administrative action.
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [There was no witness signature]
Report comments
The Director signed the form during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
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.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff member's Employment History had a gap of 11 months that was not explained. Director corrected the paperwork with the staff member's information. The verification of the other staff member's Employment History was not complete until after the employee's date of hire. Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-16
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
A new employee did not read and sign the Center's Exposure Control plan on/before her date of hire.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A safety deficiency having a low or no potential for harm to the children in care was observed.
Inspector notes
Specialist observed an infant asleep in a swing. Staff member stated that they will usually leave a sleeping baby in a swing for 10-15 minutes to be sure they fall asleep. Specialist explained that when a baby falls asleep in a swing, they must be transferred to a crib to avoid any chance of suffocation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
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)
Correction / follow-up note
On one staff member's Employment History Verification, there was no documentation of verification. Please submit the completed History Check with proper documentation. Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Due by September 13, 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
11-16
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
Staff member did not complete one of the School Readiness inservice trainings by the 6/30/24 deadline. Please notify Licensing when she has completed the course.
Correction status
Due by September 13, 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
12-20
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children. (Section 14.2, number 3)
Report comments
The van being used to transport children did not have a fire extinguisher. Director put a current Fire extinguisher in the van.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
29-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
child care personnel in the [young] infant classroom failed to keep a door closed that lead to [the front foyer of the Preschool].
Report comments
The door to the classroom was closed, and staff member and Director were advised that the door must be kept closed while infants are present.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 31 - Separate Room (Infants) VI.C.
Official code
31-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A staff member did not assist children with handwashing [in the 1's classroom]. (Section 12.2)
Report comments
After diapering a child in the 1's classroom, staff member did not wash child's hands. Once reminded, staff member helped the child wash her hands. Director plans to discuss handwashing at their staff meeting.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
65-01
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. (Section 6.1, number 1)
Report comments
The Center did not notify Licensing when they were ready to transport children, so the van was not approved for use until today's visit. The annual inspection expires 11/20/24.
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.
Report comments
Completed verification was submitted during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-16
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
The previous Fire inspection expired 1/11/24. Please submit any information available to explain the delay in receiving a Fire Inspection. Administrative action will be taken
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [in an unlocked drawer].
Report comments
Two pairs of adult scissors were moved to a cabinet above the drawer where they are not within reach of children in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the completed Enrollment forms.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
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.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the completed Emergency Medical Release for the child whose form was not signed.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
Report comments
A current Health form was received during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-08
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
Please submit a current immunization form for the child whose form has expired.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center.
Report comments
Please return the expired medication to the child's parent/guardian.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
Official code
18-05
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an "as needed" basis to be administered was not on file.
Correction / follow-up note
Please submit the completed form.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
Official code
18-24
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 previous Fire inspection expired 12/10/22, but there was not an updated inspection until 1/13/23. The current Fire inspection expires 1/13/24.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [Scissors]
Report comments
Staff member was able to add a pair of scissors to the First Aid Kit.
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
Report comments
Staff were able to write complete first and last names on cups
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
Official code
80-01
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 the current process for ensuring that attendance records are accurate and updated during classroom transitions?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that attendance records were not fully accurate during a transition, and this topic has been noted in multiple reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all required documentation for staff background screenings is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation related to personnel background screenings has been a recurring topic across several reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the medication administration process to ensure that all required parental authorizations and details are documented correctly?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 identified an instance where a medication record was missing required information.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current approach to maintaining safety and supervision in the infant and toddler areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that safety concerns regarding the environment for younger children have been noted in past inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are consistently following health and hygiene protocols, such as handwashing, throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection reports indicate that maintaining sanitation and hygiene procedures has been a focus area in recent visits.