Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.95
- Local median
- 0.2
Little Scholars Academy Investments LLC
505 S Spring Garden Ave Ste 102, Deland, FL 32720
- License:
- C07VO0413
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- August 19, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,231 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,231/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $56.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Volusia County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Little Scholars Academy Investments LLC from March 21, 2023 through April 3, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 37 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 13, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of December 1, 2025.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 4, 2025 through April 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 37
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32720
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 1.17
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023July 25, 2024December 6, 2024March 25, 2025November 13, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023March 21, 2024March 25, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 25, 2024December 6, 2024November 13, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 21, 2024July 25, 2024Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023July 25, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 25, 2024July 24, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed that the water fountain in the two year old classroom area had a metal side piece that was hanging down and sharp. It will need to be repaired or removed. The air conditioner vents right outside the kitchen is dirty with lint coming through. The filter will need to be checked and replaced and the vent cleaned. There is an outlet on the outside playground that has a metal cover. The cover is missing a screw and hanging down exposing the outlet. It will need to be repaired. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 20: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and and from ev ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed in the bathroom used by the three year old children that the paper towel holder was too high for children to reach and coming off the wall. The holder will need to be moved lower and secured so that children may use the paper towels without assistance. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 27: H. Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed, labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed sandwich creme cookies in kitchen left open. All food needs to sealed and labeled with a date after opening. Provider discarded the cookies. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 30: D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be 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
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Director for this program allowed her credential to lapse. She has applied for the renewal but still has one more document to submit. Specialist provided technical assistance as to the missing documentation and ways to complete the requirement. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 46 and 47: Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. 4.7.2 Director Credential Renewal A. To maintain an active Director Credential at either level, candidates must complete the renewal section of the CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which may be obtained from the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed litter on the playground: An old bandage, paper towels, and chip, cookie, and candy wrappers that could be a choking hazard to the younger children that use this playground. A staff member swept the playground area and removed the debris while specialist was completing her inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 24: A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed that the diaper changing table pad had small tears in it. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 37: E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed soiled diapers in a trash pail with no lid. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 37: J. Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [a handwashing sign with procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed that the handwashing sink in the kitchen was not labeled and did not have proper handwashing procedures posted. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 30: 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility failed to have a test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution used for ware washing. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.4. & C.3 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed that the facility does not have test strips to measure the concentration of chlorine used for sanitizing cookware and utensils in the kitchen. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 34: C. Chemical Sanitization. 1. If chemical sanitization is used, an exposure time of at least 7 seconds is required for a chlorine solution of 50 mg/L that has a pH of 10 or less and a temperature of at least 75 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. If other sanitizers are used, the manufacturer instructions must be strictly followed. 3. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution must be available and used to confirm appropriate ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [start times/end times, destination address, and signatures.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed several transportation logs for the months of April, May, and July. Logs had missing destination addresses, start time/end times and signatures. The month of June was not provided. Provider will provide completed bus logs and including the month of June by 8/9/2024. 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. Time of arrival ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- During inspection of school vans counselor observed the alarm for the Green Ford van was not properly working. Provider must have alarm working by 8/9/2024. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. D ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the school aged class children roaming and doing as they pleased. There was no instruction or schedule of activities for the summer/ school aged program. There was a calendar of field trips on top of the front entry desk, this did not include a daily schedule when not on field trips. 2.6 Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from struct ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed classrooms needing organization, and cleaning such as restrooms, shampooing rugs, sweeping, moping, organization of documentation and boxes laying all around and by bathroom floors. Provider will organize and clean facility for the safety of the children by 8/9/2023. 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. 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 basic health and safety. Any problems mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed doors leading to garage area (used for storage) within the school aged classroom. Counselor observed although door was closed; the safety locks were not locked and this area to be very hot above 90 degrees. Counselor locked the safety locks and gave provider TA. 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. 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 basic health and safety. Any problems must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed cleaning supplies a children's reach on top of teacher's desk and on top of half wall. Provider removed and place in a higher position where children cannot reach. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed adult scissors on top of teacher's desk, at children's reach. Staff moved to a higher shelf. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the playground fence door had a broken wood cover needing replacement. Wood cover has jagged edges that can cause cuts and splinters and gaps are large enough for animals to come in. This is due to be replaced by 8/9/2024. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. 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 buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Inspector notes
- During inspection counselor found opened packages of animal crackers, bread, rice cakes among other foods that were not dated properly. Provider discarded at time of inspection. 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E (Section 13.4, number 5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- In reviewing staff CPR/ First Aid, counselor observed the directors CPR was not an instructor led course. There are 3 staff required to have CPR/ First Aid and only 2 staff had valid certificates. This must be completed by 8/9/2023. 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) E. CPR courses must include on-site, instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed several children files (3) to have incomplete enrollment applications. Applications had missing information such as addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts, Distracted brochures & influenza brochures acknowledgement. These are due to be completed by 8/9/2024. 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Report comments
- In reviewing attendance rosters there were times of arrival and transition information missing in the two's, three's & four's and school aged classrooms. Staff members updated at time of inspection. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed generic menus week 1,2,3 & 4 but were not dated to the specific week. When verifying what would have been the current week (3) for the month, items on the menu did not match what was being served. Provider updated and dated the menu at time of inspection. 3.9.3 Food Safety H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated foo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [all metal playground equipment had peeling paint.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that all metal stationary equipment were rusty and had peeling paint on the Lemonade stand, metal slides, car, bus, ship and train. Provider will sand and repaint the equipment by 4/12/2024. 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 out ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- In reviewing monthly playground inspection logs, counselor observed that an inspection had not been conducted since 12/14/2023. Provider updated and added things needing repair on date of inspection. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- When counselor arrived, there were 16 two- and three-year-old children (one child was 2) with 1 staff member. This room requires 2 teachers. A child was moved to the VPK to School aged group to bring this room back into ratio. Other classrooms: One year olds 6:1 VPK (four and five) to School aged 15:1 (9 VPK and 6 School aged children) After moving a three-year-old from the over ratio room to this classroom there were 16 children to 1 staff. With the majority being four and five years old. There were 13 school aged children on a field trip with 2 staff members during this inspection. The Florida Statues state: (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the afterschool room where the VPK to School aged children were located that the wall had several places where the drywall was crumbling off. There was a play refrigerator with the door hanging off. The rugs in this room are very dirty. There were dead bugs along the baseboards by the door. The air vents in the ceiling are dirty. The handbook states on page 20: 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. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed several plastic food wrappers on the ground in the outdoor play area where one-year olds were playing and crawling. All litter was removed from the area during the inspection. The slide had a missing handlebar that left a rough and jagged hole. There was also peeling paint on the slide and bus structure. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 24: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D (Section 10.6, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed two potty chairs that had been used and had not been dumped, cleaned, and sanitized. Staff cleaned the chairs during the inspection. The Child Care Facility states on page 26: D. Potty chairs, if used, shall be in addition to the toilet requirements, and must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-06
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed that the attendance record in two classrooms were incomplete or not correct. Staff corrected the attendance records during inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62: 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [31] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the following ratios during complaint inspection: one's and two's - 6:1 two's, three's and four's - 31:1 school agers 37:3 Children were divided by end of inspection to come back into ratio. 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, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A personnel's file was not given to counselor at previous routine inspection on 3/21/2023. During this complaint that staff member was involved and that's how this counselor found out that the staff member was employed. The staff member file was provided during this complaint inspection. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with a mixed group of one's and two's (8 children). Another staff member had stepped away to throw away the garbage. The staff member was called back bringing the classroom back into compliance. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ran ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- In reviewing staff trainings requirements, counselor found that there were 3 employees who did not have hours completed. This is due to be completed by 5/15/2023. Extra time is being allowed as first date available for testing is in May 2023. 4.3 Break in Service B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- In reviewing staff trainings counselor found 3 staff members had not completed fire extinguisher trainings within 30 days of employment. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6
- Report comments
- In reviewing staff files counselor found that 2 drivers did not have drivers training completed. This is due to be completed by 3/24/2023. 4.2.6 Transportation Training All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- In reviewing staff files there was one new employee who was hired on 2/3/2023 and did not have a completed application on file. This is due to be completed by 3/24/2023. 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: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S.
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- In reviewing Background screening roster for this facility counselor found that there were 5 employees not added to the roster and old employees who did not have end dates. This is due to be updated by 3/24/2024. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- 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
How does the center ensure that daily attendance records for children are consistently accurate and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that attendance documentation has been incomplete in past inspections, and this question helps confirm the current process for tracking arrivals and departures.
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What is the current process for ensuring that all food items in the kitchen are properly labeled and dated?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where opened food packages were not properly labeled, and this question helps clarify how the facility maintains food safety standards.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe how the facility ensures that bathroom amenities, such as paper towel dispensers, remain accessible to children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding regarding the height and accessibility of paper towel dispensers, and this question helps parents understand how the center maintains its facilities for children.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all facility equipment, such as water fountains or playground structures, are kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate past observations of facility maintenance needs, and this question helps parents learn about the center's routine maintenance schedule.
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How does the center handle staff training and credential renewals to ensure all requirements are met on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a lapse in a director's credential, and this question helps families understand how the center tracks and manages staff certifications.
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