The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed that the fence does not go to the ground and wood piece in front of fence needs to be fixed or replaced, for safety of the children and so animals cannot get on to playground. Per the childcare facility handbook on page 24. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed there were open boxes and no dates when they were open for the children. Specialist had the director put dates on all the boxes that were opened. It was completed at inspection. Per childcare facility handbook on page 30. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-22
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed that one staff member has not completed the required training for school readiness. Per childcare facility handbook on page 43. industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the child care industry.
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[November, December, January]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
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Specialist reviewed fire drill log and log did not have November, December and January written on proper form. Director had it documented on separate paper, specialist had her transfer fire drill to proper document. Specialist reminder director it has to be written on fire drill document paper as soon as drill is completed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed that a bottle was prepared for child, bottle was not labeled with childs name on it, Specialist had director place first and last name of child, todays date and time it was prepared.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed that the staff's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms were signed more than a year ago. Updated forms are needed. Director had all staff sign a new form during this inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed that the cots were being stored in the rest room. Director moved them out of rest room to a classroom not being used at this time. The childcare handbook states on page 25. 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets
Supervision of children in the [2-4] group was inadequate in that [The supervision in the two- four year old classroom was inadequate the children were leaving the playground to go to the restroom without a staff member present. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed children coming in from playground to use the rest room with no supervision in the rest room. Director stated she supervises the children when using the rest room. Director took the children back to the playground, when children need to use the rest room, they will come in as a class to use rest room and have the supervision needed. The childcare facility handbook states on page 12. 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed that the cots were being stored in the rest room. Director moved them out of rest room to a classroom not being used at this time. The childcare handbook states on page 25. 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed two bottles in refrigerator that had no children's name on them. During inspection the director placed children's first and last name on the bottles and also going to remind parents to have names on bottles before placing in refrigerator in the morning. The childcare facility handbook states on page 34. 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed bottles in the infant classroom had no names on them. Provider labeled the bottles during this inspection. In the Child Care Facility Handbook on pg. 34 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
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One staff member who has been in the industry more than a year has not finished the introductory training requirements. The Child Care Facility states on page 39: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 24, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff member has been employed for more than a year and has not completed the early literacy requirement. The child care facility states on page 40: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete o ... [truncated]
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
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One employee, who left the industry in February of 2023, did not have a new background screening completed when she was rehired in September of 2023. Director submitted a new screening during this monitoring. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all childcare personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect his ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 8, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
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The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Inspector notes
Two employees were not included on the Roster. Director stated she would make the correction today. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
Correction status
Due by November 8, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [there is rust and peeling paint on the red climbing structure and the blue bouncer.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
There is rust and peeling paint on the red climbing structure and the blue bouncer. Director stated she would have the equipment repaired by July 14, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play are ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no dated material of proof was retained for any of the children. Only half of the parents signed that they had received and read a brochure, but there were no dates with the signatures. The other half of the parents did not sign at all.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Inspector notes
The facility did not maintain documentation that parents received the brochure in the month of April. Director stated that she would create a sheet to track who signed and received the brochure with the date of signature. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: C. There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: 1. The Departments child care facility brochure, CF/PI 175-24, Know Your Child Care Facility, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(m), F.A.C. This brochure may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Local lic ... [truncated]
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 describe the current procedures for supervising children when they move between the playground and the restroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted an instance where supervision was identified as needing improvement during restroom transitions. This question helps parents understand the current steps taken to ensure children are always accounted for during these transitions.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken recently to ensure the outdoor play area fencing is secure and maintained at ground level?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that the base of the fence needed maintenance to ensure it stayed at ground level. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and maintains the safety of the outdoor play space.
Context
The correction is due by 6/30/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff manage the labeling and tracking of food items brought from home to ensure everything is clearly identified?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that labeling food and bottles has been a repeated topic of discussion in several reports between 2024 and 2026. This question helps parents understand the current process for ensuring all personal items are properly labeled upon arrival.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring all staff members are up-to-date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic in inspections from 2024 through 2026. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel complete their required training on time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does the center review its internal storage practices to ensure that all items, such as bedding, are kept in a sanitary and organized manner?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted that storage of items like bedding was a topic in multiple inspections during 2025. This question helps parents understand the routine practices the center uses to maintain a clean and organized environment for children's belongings.