Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
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Infant was not supervised during lunch time. Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-07
Higher concern: Supervision
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Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
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Child in highchair for too long: Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction status
Due by December 4, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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18 Inch Separation Not Met [SR A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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Hair net Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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Yogurt Expired food Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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Attendance log 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) ENFORCEMENT
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 Physical Environment [SR]
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17-6 Class 2 Fencing/Wall/Gate With Gaps 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 Wide gap on fence at the far left.
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
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]
Report comments
Expired Fire extinguisher 10/23
Correction status
Due by August 1, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
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Upon arrival there were a mix age children. one year old - two children, two year old - three children, three year old - two children, four year old - 2 children, five year old - 1 children Resolved - Staff arrived 30 minutes later to oversee the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The following food were expired: milk, yogurt, ketchup, potato salad, minute maid juice, mustard, and snack mix. At time of inspection, provider removed the expired foods.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Provider did not have a thermometer in freezer. Provider placed a thermometer in the freezer at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
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34.4 The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by refere ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 16, 2025
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
Report comments
Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CFChild Care Facility Handbook Page | 47 FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departm ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 16, 2025
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
One child immunization record is missing from file records. Provider will provide immunization form within 30 days, by November 15th, 2024.
Correction status
Due by November 15, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At time of inspection one child did not have Student Health Examination form. Provider was given TA to provide the Health Examination form within 30 days, by November 15, 2024.
Correction status
Due by November 15, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
One child did not have influenza brochure in file record at time of inspection. Provider will provide the form within 30 days, by November 15th, 2024.
The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
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At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the daily schedule posted inside the infant - 2 year old classroom.
Correction status
Due by March 22, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed expired food inside of the food prep area. Food was discarded during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe current physicals inside of the children files.
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[drill for May 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the fire drill log complete with drills for May 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 10, 2023.
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the Physical Environment log completed for the month of May 2023.
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [April 2023 is missing]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the Distracted Driver brochure acknowledgment for April 2023.
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
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At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the 5 year employment verification completed inside of the child care personnel file.
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
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 that arrival and departure times are accurately recorded for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate a finding regarding the completeness and accuracy of daily attendance logs. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center ensures reliable record-keeping for daily check-ins.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that children are not kept in confining equipment like high chairs for longer than necessary during the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2025 noted a finding regarding the use of confining devices outside of feeding times. This question allows the director to explain the current practices for infant and toddler movement and engagement.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your food inventory to ensure that all items remain fresh and within their manufacturer-listed expiration dates?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings across several reports regarding the presence of expired food items in the facility. This question helps parents understand the current inventory management and food safety protocols.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting play areas to ensure they are safe and clean for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from recent inspections have included findings related to facility cleanliness and the maintenance of daily safety logs. This question provides insight into how the center maintains its environment on a day-to-day basis.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about upcoming deadlines for updated health and immunization records?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Staying current on health documentation is a standard requirement for childcare facilities. Understanding the communication process helps parents ensure their child's file remains complete and compliant with health regulations.