Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed cleaning supplies underneath the sink in an unlocked cabinet in the toddlers room. This was resolved at time of inspection as the items were removed.
The facility's transportation log did not include [date after the signature for both the first and second sweep]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Specialist observed the transportation log did not have the date after signature for the first and second visual sweep. Owner/Director was asked to provide a months worth of log from 2/11/26 to 3/11/26 that includes date and signature of both sweeps.
Correction status
Due by March 11, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Inspector notes
Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete the 40 hour training. They will have one month to complete the training including the exams.
Correction status
Due by March 11, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Inspector notes
Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy course.
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed large roots protruding out of ground within children's play area.
Correction status
Due by July 11, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [four] children is required. A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [seven] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed two staff members monitoring children ages infant to two years of age. Only one staff member is Child Care Personnel. Completed at time of inspection, another Child Care Personnel came into the room.
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
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed bottles/sippy cups without labels. Labels were added during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [paint is chipping and some toys are not operable]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed paint chipping and toys that are not operable on the playground.
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
Report comments
See employee name in supplemental. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of completed training to the department for review.
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infant] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 children] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Completed at the time of the inspection. Completed when owner of the facility arrived and went into the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
Report comments
Completed at the time of the inspection. Outlet cover added by employee at the time of the inspection.
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 does the center currently take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous items are always stored securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection note that cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cabinet in a classroom. This question helps clarify the current storage protocols used to keep such items inaccessible to children.
Context
The item was removed and the issue was resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for documenting the required visual sweeps during transportation to ensure every child is accounted for?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2026 identified that transportation logs were missing required dates after signatures for visual sweeps. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate safety documentation during transit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and professional development certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances between 2023 and 2026 where staff training documentation was incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and verifying staff credentials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting playground equipment and the outdoor play area to ensure everything is maintained in good condition?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in 2024 and 2025 noted concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and the play area surface. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively manages the safety and upkeep of outdoor spaces.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage daily classroom staffing to ensure that appropriate ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Maintaining consistent supervision is a core part of daily operations. This question helps parents understand how the center handles staff transitions and coverage to ensure children are always properly supervised.