A child was given the wrong medication in that [child was given a similar medication that belong to another child.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A
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The director mistakenly gave wrong medication to child, the medication that was given was a lower dose. The facility and the mother called the poison control to get information and signs to look for. The mother also called childs doctor. The director, assistant director, and teacher were retrained on the facilitys medication policies and procedures by District Leader for the Corporation the following day. Per the childcare facility handbook on page 56. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or le ... [truncated]
The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
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Specialist was unable to review the fire drill log at the facility; office staff personnel could not locate it. Specialist did review log at last inspection in January2026. Per the childcare facility handbook on page 27. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 12, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-09
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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Staff member did not start training within 90 days of hire. The staff has started the training on 5/20/26. Per child care facility handbook on page 39. 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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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
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One staff member did not have a current signed Child Abuse reporting form. Per childcare facility handbook on page 61. Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Inspector notes
Specialist observed that the kitchen had food left out from the day before. Director cleaned the kitchen and washed pans and dishes in sink. Per Child Care Facility handbook on pg. 20 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Higher concern: Background screening
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The personnel record for the individual indicated the person had been arrested for and are awaiting final disposition of, have been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to any offense noted in Section 435.04, Florida Statute, which disqualifies the person from employment and the owner/operator failed to take appropriate action in that [Staff was hired in October with disqualified screening.].s 435.04 F.S.
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During this inspection it was discovered that one staff member(JB) had been hired on 10/18/2025, however, her screening shows a not eligible status with a date of 9/23/2025. Provider terminated the staff member immediately.The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 52:L. The employer/owner/operator will receive an email notification if any employee on the Employee/Contractor Roster is arrested for a disqualifying offense. The employer/owner/operator is required to take appropriate action if an employee becomes disqualified from employment pursuant to s. 435.06, Florida Statutes.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the teacher(JB) in the two-year-old room speaking very loudly at the children while trying to gather them to the circle time rug. Specialist also observed this staff member move a child by one arm to the circle time rug. Licensing Specialist spoke to both the teacher and the director. The Director immediately terminated the teachers employment.The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 63:C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimi ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
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One childcare personnel have not completed the required training within the first 90 days of employment. The childcare facility handbook states on page 39. Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins.
Correction status
Due by October 15, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
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Three children have expired immunization records. In the childcare facility handbook states on page 59. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most cu ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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One childcare employee did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment. Staff member log in and started a course and finished a course before inspection was uploaded. Specialist has certificate. The childcare facility handbook 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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
Inspector notes
Specialist observed that most employees did not have a sign Child Abuse and Neglect reporting form with updated year. Director had all staff sign a new form before the completion of this inspection. The Childcare facility handbook states on page 61. 7.4 Personnel Records 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.
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C
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Two cots were touching, and other cots were within 5 or 6 inches of each other. Director and staff separated cots, so they were at least 18" between each. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space A. Each child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. B. When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space. C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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One childcare employee did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment. The employee has since started her training. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from ... [truncated]
The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2)
Inspector notes
The facilities' two drivers both had physical examinations that expired in September of 2023. Director stated she would the documentation by October 16, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
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A fire hazard, [lint built up in the air filters, air filters not changed, vents dirty], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 10, number 2)
Inspector notes
A fire hazard, (lint built up in the air filters, air filters not changed, vents dirty inside and outside with lint clinging to them), was observed in the facility. Director telephoned maintenance and stated they would have the filters changed and the areas cleaned by October 16, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for b ... [truncated]
The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
Inspector notes
One van does not have any license number posted with their facility name and the other van has one number missing. Director stated she would have their license number posted on the van by next week. Florida Statutes state: 402.318 Advertisement.A person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), may not advertise a child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home without including within such advertisement the state or local agency license number or registration number of such facility or home. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Correction status
Due by June 2, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
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One staff person was in a room with 17 two-year-old children. Two staff came out from the kitchen and one staff person stayed in the room to put the room in ratio. The Florida s.402.305(4), F.S. state: (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there m ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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The facility's transportation log did not include [a signature of the person that did the second sweep of the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
Inspector notes
The facility's transportation logs did not include the signature of the person that did the second sweep of the vehicle. The Director stated that the second sweep of the bus is completed by her daily, she did not sign the form, but will from this point forward. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
One staff person did not start the introductory training within 90-days of employment. Director stated the employee would start the training this week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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 exc ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
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Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
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Two new employees did not have a completed Level 2 as there was no out-of-state screening completed at the time of hire. Director completed a rescreening during this monitoring, is awaiting a 45-day letter, and will not let either employee be unsupervised. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
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
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The facility failed to add two new employees to their employment roster. Director added the two new employees during this monitoring. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 5.1 Initial Screening 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
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
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 the right child receives the correct medication?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in June 2026 mention a finding regarding the administration of medication. This question helps clarify the steps taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that all staff members have cleared the required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show repeated concerns regarding background screening documentation over the past three years. This question allows the director to explain the current verification process for new hires.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support teachers in maintaining positive and calm interactions with children throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2026 noted a concern regarding staff interaction methods. Asking about current training or support helps parents understand how the center fosters a positive environment.
Context
The staff member involved was terminated at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe how the center tracks and ensures that all staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframes?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic in multiple reports since 2024. This question helps parents understand how the center manages and monitors staff development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment in both the kitchen and general play areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show repeated findings related to facility cleanliness and maintenance. This question helps parents understand the daily or weekly cleaning schedules and safety checks in place.