An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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During todays inspection, the door to the shed on the playground had a broken hinge. During todays inspection, the director repaired the broken hinge. 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 basic health and safety.
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Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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At todays inspection, the toilet in the three-year-old room was observed to not be maintained in good operating condition. The toilet was clogged up and unusable. The toilet was unstopped and made usable during todays inspection, bringing this standard into compliance. inspection the toilet was unstopped and usable. Technical assistance given: A. Each childcare facility must provide and maintain bathroom facilities that are easily accessible, and at a height usable by the children. Platforms may be used if they are safely constructed and have an impervious surface that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. B. Facilities must have a sufficient number of toilets and sinks for th ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
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Childcare personnel failed to immediately contact the childs parents after being injured on the playground. The injury resulted in a broken wrist in two places. The facility acknowledged that the child had an incident on the playground during morning recess and iced the childs hand/wrist twice during the time of attendance. The child continued crying throughout the day. The facility acknowledged the incident when mom picked up the child failing to have an incident report signed. The director or of the facility had a staff meeting to ensure all staff are aware of the emergency care plan. The director gave all employees technical assistance on making sure all incident accident ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
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The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. The fire extinguishers expired on August 2024 At today's inspection director call to have all fire extinguishers updated. • Technical assistant: • CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B • 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certif ... [truncated]
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Due by October 22, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. The facility's fire inspection expired 12-27-2024. • Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3)3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. •
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Due by July 7, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of the driver or a 2nd staff member]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
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The driver nor the 2nd staff signed the Transportation Log when returning from a field trip. Both the driver and 2nd staff assured FSC that a visual sweep was completed, as the button to disarm the alarm is in the back of the bus. All children were marked as getting off the bus, on the Transporation Log. Technical support was provided. 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 10, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
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Two toilets did not have a tank lid. One toilet tank was open; the other toilet tank had a wooden board laying on it (not secured). Technical support was provided. I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring.
Correction status
Due by July 10, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Official code
21-11
Higher concern: Transportation
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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
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The driver of the bus did not have documentation of the Transportation Training. Technical support was provided. 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 by April 1, 2020. Document ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 10, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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FSC reviewed all 34 preschool records. The two children listed on the Supplemental Sheet did not have a Physical/Student Health Exam. They have been attending since last year. Technical support was provided. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
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An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
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The driver did not have an Employment History 'Verification'. Technical support was provided. D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, ... [truncated]
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Due by July 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
A child was given [a milk protein food ] after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR]
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A child enrolled in the facility was given a milk protein food item on several occasions after the parent had notified them of his food allergy to milk protein. This was resolved when the child was disenrolled from the facility by his mother. Technical assistance: 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. G. If a special diet is required for a child by a physician, a copy of the physicians order, a copy of the diet, and a sample meal plan for the special diet must be maintained in the childs file and follow ... [truncated]
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
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A staff member who was not in compliance with the training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete the required training before returning to the industry. Technical assistance: 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.
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
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A staff member did not complete the required training before returning to the industry. Technical assistance: 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-05
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 Record Keeping [SR]
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Two children enrolled in the facility had expired immunization records. Technical assistance given: 7.1 Immunization Records 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 de ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 20, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Two children enrolled in the facility did not have health exams on file. Technical assistance given: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the doc ... [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 explain the current process for verifying employment history for new staff members?
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Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in 2024 show that an employment history verification was not documented for a staff member. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all staff background requirements are met.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all drivers are fully trained on safe transportation practices before they begin transporting children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted that documentation for required transportation training was missing for a driver. This question allows the director to explain how they currently track and confirm that all transportation staff have completed the necessary safety training.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that transportation logs are completed and signed correctly by staff after every trip?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 indicate that a transportation log was missing required signatures from staff. Asking about this procedure helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate records for child safety during transit.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the facility and restrooms to ensure everything is in good working order?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that issues regarding facility maintenance and restroom conditions have appeared in multiple inspections over the past few years. This question provides an opportunity to hear how the center currently manages ongoing maintenance and daily cleanliness checks.
Context
The center had a clean inspection in March 2026.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage and document emergency preparedness drills and equipment maintenance?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that documentation for fire safety inspections and equipment maintenance was missing in previous reports. Asking this helps parents understand how the center stays current with emergency safety requirements.