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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One child care personnel did not complete early literacy training within 12 months of date of employment.
The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
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One driver does not have a current drivers physical.
Correction status
Due by June 18, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-01
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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One child care personnel did not complete early literacy training within 12 months of date of employment.
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
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No documentation on file that one staff started introductory training within 90 days of employment.
Correction status
Due by June 13, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
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Two staff did not complete fire extinguisher training.
Correction status
Due by June 13, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
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No documentation on file for one staff of reviewing the facility's exposure plan.
Correction status
Due by June 13, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Incident records
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Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [no signature on report by parents]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C
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Two accident reports observed in a child's file with no signature on report by parent(s).
Correction status
Due by June 13, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
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 one child.
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
Inspector notes
Physical observed in file expired for three children.
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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Two staff did not complete required 40 hours training within 12 months.
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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Two staff did not complete 40 hour introductory training.
Correction status
Due by February 19, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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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The director responsible for the daily operation of the program director's credential expired.
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 month of December]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1)
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Fire drill was not conducted for the month of December 2022. A lock drill was conducted at Counselor's request. 19 adults and 80 children. Cleared in 3 minutes.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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
Could you explain the process for ensuring all staff members who transport children have their required medical documentation up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 noted that a driver did not have a current physical examination on file. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these important safety requirements for transportation staff.
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Finding-specific
What steps is the center taking to ensure that all staff members complete their required professional development and literacy training on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances over the past few years where staff training documentation was incomplete. Asking about the current process for tracking these requirements helps parents understand how the center ensures teachers are fully qualified and prepared.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage student health records to ensure that all required physical examinations are current and on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 identified gaps in student health documentation, such as missing or expired physicals. This question allows the director to explain the system used to keep these vital health records updated for all enrolled children.
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Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to ensuring that all incident reports are fully completed and signed by parents?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from May 2025 noted that some incident reports were missing parent signatures. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures clear communication and proper documentation when an accident or incident occurs.
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General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or supervision?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication helps families feel connected to the daily care environment and informed about the people interacting with their children. Understanding these routines provides insight into how the center maintains a stable and transparent experience for all families.