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
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Fire department inspection on file is not current. Last fire drill completed: 9/3/25, 16 staff, 61 children, 1.32 to clear. Fire extinguisher tagged: June 2025
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Due by March 3, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
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One staff Inservice was incomplete
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Due by November 3, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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
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One child on files immunization was not current. Name of child will be on confidential page
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [A fire drill was not completed in the month of December.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
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Counselor observed that the facility did not conduct a monthly fire drill for the month of December. Facility must complete a second fire drill in the month of January to make up for the missing drill. Due 2/6/23
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Due by February 6, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
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Counselor observed in the infants/ones room that the handwashing procedures were not posted. Completed at time of inspection as the procedures were posted.
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Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Soiled cloth diapers were not emptied into the toilet and placed in a securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, K
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Counselor observed in the infants/ones room a trash can without a lid and soiled diapers inside. Completed at time of inspection as a new trash can with a lid was replaced.
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Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the physical environment log missing an inspection from the month of December. Due 2/6/23
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-04
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
Counselor observed two childcare personnel had not started their 40-hour training. Due 2/6/23
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Due by February 6, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
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 walk me through your process for ensuring all required fire safety inspections are up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that the facility did not have a current annual fire safety inspection during recent visits in 2025 and 2026. This question helps clarify how the center manages these renewals to maintain compliance with local fire authority requirements.
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Finding-specific
How do you track and manage immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 noted an instance where a child's immunization form was expired. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center stays organized with health documentation.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members complete their required annual in-service training on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 indicate a finding regarding incomplete staff in-service training. This question allows the director to explain the current oversight process for professional development requirements.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all safety routines, such as fire drills and equipment checks, are consistently performed and documented each month?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that emergency preparedness topics, including fire safety and drill documentation, have appeared in multiple inspections over the last few years. This question helps parents understand the current administrative practices for maintaining these essential safety routines.
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General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if there are any changes to daily routines or center policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is vital for building a strong partnership between families and the center. Understanding how the director shares updates helps parents feel confident in the center's transparency and responsiveness.