The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of the second child care personnel who conducts a second visual sweep.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed transportation log missing signature of childcare personnel who conducted the second sweep.
Correction status
Due by June 4, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed in two classrooms attendance did not reflect one childs departure in each classroom. Director completed attendance roster to reflect departure. Completed at time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing and blue climber] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed that there was not enough resilient surface underneath the swings and the blue climber.
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that the first aid kit was missing a water bottle. Provider supplied a water bottle to the first aid kit at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
Official code
37-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the licensing specialist reviewing the personnel file the abuse and neglect form was not signed. Provider had personnel sign form at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the licensing specialist reviewing the personnel file, the attestation of good moral character was not completed at the time of the initial screening. Provider had personnel sign form at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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
1 childcare personnel has not completed required introductory training.
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
1 staff member did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Requirement. Extended due date provided due to limited testing availability.
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
The fire extinguisher is tagged for Aug. 2022 so it needs to be serviced and tagged a new date.
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
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 [the month if aug is missing a fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed a missing fire drill for the month of August 2023. A fire drill was completed at time of inspection and another fire drill should be conducted in the month of Sept.
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The frame of the [blue dome climber] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the blue dome climber not anchored.
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
Report comments
12 employees need to do the exposure plan training.
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
One child is missing their immunization form.
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one child has an expire immunization record.
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed two children is missing their physical exam.
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
two employees needs an Abuse and Neglect form
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 6 employee files missing their 5131 form. Completed at time of inspection as the forms were completed by the director.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 3 child care personnel missing their attestation of good moral character from.
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
Inspector notes
Counselor observed two child care personnel did not do the required fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that one child does not have their immunization form on file.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that one child has an immunization form expired.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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 [the brochure was not distributed n the month of April.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Report comments
Facility did not distribute the distracted adult brochure in the month of April. Completed at time of inspection as the month of April has past and technical assistance was provided in that the director was told the timeline of distribution for the brochure.
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
The child care personnel was hired on 7/28/2021, started the introductory training on 7/15/2021. As of today, she has not completed the required training.
Correction status
Due by March 17, 2023
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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
Report comments
The child care personnel was hired on 7/28/2021. As of today, she has not completed the 5-hr Early Literacy training.
Correction status
Due by January 31, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The provider will email to licensing the new immunization record.
Correction status
Due by January 31, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At arrival none of the classrooms had the attendance log completed. It was completed at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-01
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 verifying that transportation logs are fully completed, including signatures for all required safety sweeps?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that a transportation log was missing a required signature for a second visual sweep. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all safety protocols are followed during transit.
Context
The correction for this finding was due by June 4, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that daily attendance records are consistently accurate and updated in real-time for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that arrival and departure times were not fully reflected for some children. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current practices for maintaining precise daily attendance logs.
Context
The issue was addressed and completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all required staff background screening documents are kept up to date and complete?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding missing or incomplete background screening documentation. This question allows the director to explain the current system for managing these important personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often is outdoor play equipment inspected and maintained to ensure it remains safe for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in 2023 and 2026 indicate repeated concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment and ground cover. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing maintenance schedule and safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to ensuring all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection reports from 2024 show that staff training requirements were not met in a timely manner. This question helps parents understand the center's process for tracking and ensuring staff professional development.