The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
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The facility was placed on a provisional license on 3/6/26 for not having an on-site director at the facility. Per Child Care Facility Handbook on page 47. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a perio ... [truncated]
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Due by September 6, 2026
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TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
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This facility continues to be without a credentialed director. They do have a staff member currently working through the courses to receive her credential. They expect her to be complete by 8/31/2025. She is taking the management course through NICCM. She will also complete the Special Needs Appropriate Practice course on the DCF website.
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Due by October 24, 2025
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TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
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 4.2.4
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There are three staff members that drive vehicles that need to complete the transportation training course. Not Monitored Comments This facility is on a provisional license until 7.29.25. The standard will be monitored at that time.
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Due by June 12, 2025
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
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Specialist observed that a person driving the van did not have medical approval to drive. Specialist informed the staff member that they could not drive until they received a physical exam which granted approval to drive. The staff member understood and will not be driving. The School Aged Handbook states on page 14: 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a childcare program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopu ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
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The vehicle alarm on Bus 2 was not working during this inspection. The School Aged Facility Handbook states on page 16: F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm syst:em approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member do ... [truncated]
The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C
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The fire extinguisher on Bus 2 had an expired tag. The School Aged Facility Handbook states on page 25: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must properly installed, serviced, and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. C. Travel distance to the nearest extinguisher must not be more than 75 feet from rooms occupied by children. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared.
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
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Two staff members, CT and PD, have been in the industry for over a year and have not completed the mandated introductory training. The School Aged Handbook states on page 36: Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours) ... [truncated]
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Due by February 28, 2025
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
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28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
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The facility does not have a credentialed director. The director left on 12/20/2024 during winter break the facility reopened on 1/7/2025 without a director. The facility will be given a provisional license. The school-age handbook states on pg.40 A. Each school-age child care program must have a credentialed director that is on-site a majority of hours that the facility is in operation. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential Certificate, must be maintained at the school-age child care program for review by the licensing authority. Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential Certificate is active for five years from ... [truncated]
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Due by July 7, 2025
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TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
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29-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
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The facility lost the director on 12/20/2024 and did not notify licensing. The school -age handbook states on pg. 40. D. School-age child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director.
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Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Official code
29-04
Higher concern: Background screening
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Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
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One staff member JG, who is in administration for the rink did not have a file on site. She will need a complete file for review by licensing staff. The School Aged Handbook states on page 54 and 55: 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. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. A signed CF- FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form ... [truncated]
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Due by February 14, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
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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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
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One staff member KJ did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Form on file. The School Aged Handbook states on page 55: C. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph 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.
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Due by February 14, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-04
Higher concern: Background screening
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The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
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One staff member KJ did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. The School Aged Handbook states on page 55 B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A is incorporated in reference by 65C22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com
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Due by February 14, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of second person who did the sweep.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
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Specialist observed children coming off the vehicles, however the second person didn't sign the log. The second person did sign log in the present of specialist. In the Child Care Facility Handbook on page 14. 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 at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of trave ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5
Official code
05-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
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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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
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Several staff members had incomplete child abuse reporting records; it was completed during inspection. In the Child Care facility handbook on page 61. 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.
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Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
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Some personnel records were not maintained at the facility. Manager stated that they would be returned to the premises by reinspection date of September 27, 2023. The School-Age Child Care Facility Handbook states: Each of the records described in this section must be maintained at the program location and must be available during the hours of operation for review by the licensing authority.
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Due by September 27, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
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
What steps are currently in place to ensure all staff members who transport children have completed the required safe transportation training?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from May 2025 noted that the facility lacked documented proof of required transportation training for staff members. Asking about current practices helps confirm that all drivers are now properly trained.
Context
Correction due date was 6/12/2025.
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Finding-specific
Can you share how the center ensures that all personnel records, including background screening documents, are kept complete and up to date?
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Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2025 identified missing documentation in personnel files. This question helps understand the current process for maintaining accurate and compliant staff records.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required introductory training and child abuse reporting forms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that training and personnel record documentation were noted as areas for improvement in inspections during 2024 and 2025. Asking about this process helps you understand how the center tracks staff compliance with these requirements.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage the credentialing process for the director to ensure consistent leadership on-site?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that the status of the director's credential has been a recurring topic in multiple reports between 2025 and 2026. This question allows you to learn how the facility currently ensures stable, credentialed leadership.
Context
A later clean inspection occurred on 6/17/2026.
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General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center operations?
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Why ask this
Understanding how a provider communicates with parents helps you feel more connected to your child's daily experience and informed about how the center manages its operations.