An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Inspector notes
Peeling paint observed in several rooms; see confidential page.
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
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Early literacy not completed for one staff. Name is on confidential page.
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
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Safe sleep was not completed by one staff. Name of staff will be on confidential page.
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
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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Immunization on file for one child was expired. Name of child will be on confidential page.
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2026
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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
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No physical on file for two children. See names on confidential page.
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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The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Last approved fire inspection was 9/20/2024. Orange County fire has reinspection scheduled for 10/29/25.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
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One staff has not completed the required 40 hour training within one year start of training. Extended due date provided for testing and results. 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(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
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Two children do not have current immunization records on file.
Correction status
Due by November 15, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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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One staff does not have an employment history check on file.
Correction status
Due by November 15, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H
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Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner in that matts with sheets were touching in the one-year-old room. Completed at time of inspection as items were moved and staff was counseled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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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 [for the months of May and June 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
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Fire drills were not conducted or the months of May and June 2024. Complete and document 2 additional fire drills by due date.
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
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One staff has not completed the required 40 hour training within one year. Extended due date provided for scheduling on testing.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B
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Four staff do not have or have incomplete documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In- service Training Record for 2023-2024.
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
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Four children files do not have current Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
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Four staff do not have a current signed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form.
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
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A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
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Four staff do not have a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements.
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
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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Four staff an employment history verification was not documented and on file.
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
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Three staff have no documentation of completed Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character.
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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
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Four children files do not have current immunization records.
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
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Three children files do not have current immunization records.
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
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8 children do not have current immunization records on file at the facility.
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 [in the month of February]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
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No fire drill was conducted.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
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
Can you describe your current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation and employment history verifications completed and on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that background screening documentation, including employment history verifications, has been an area where the facility needed to update its records in past inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that maintaining current immunization and health examination records has been a repeated topic across multiple reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members are up to date on required training, such as safe sleep practices and early literacy courses?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report indicates that staff training documentation has been a recurring area of focus in recent years.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the facility's environment and ensure that any necessary repairs are addressed promptly?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a recent inspection noted that certain areas of the facility were not in good repair, and this question helps clarify how the center handles ongoing maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that all required emergency drills are conducted and documented consistently throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that conducting and documenting monthly fire drills has been a topic of concern in past reports.