A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
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There were 8 children, 2s & 3s and a one year included in a classroom with only one teacher. Two of the children were transferred into another classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
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A childcare personnel failed to take the 5-hr Early Literacy course within the year of employment.
Correction status
Due by February 5, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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A childcare personnel is missing the Attestation of employment and the Employment application in the file.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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A child care personnel was missing the form 5131. It was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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One personnel background screening was in agency review reviewed status. Provider has one month to update status. Personnel left the premises at time of inspection.
Correction status
Due by June 8, 2025
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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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed the in-service hours incomplete inside of the personnel file.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
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Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
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At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the School Readiness training completed within 90 days of employment.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed expired immunization records inside the children files.
The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [7 in the 3/4's and 8 in the 2's classroom] based on 35 square feet and [11 in the 3/4's and 10 in the 2's classroom] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 1.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed the three/four and two year old classrooms over capacity. 5 children went home during the inspection to correct capacity.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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 [April 2023 is missing]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
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At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the Distracted Adult acknowledgment inside of the children files for April 2023.
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 ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2026 noted an instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages supervision and staffing levels.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection in May 2026 showed no such issues.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all required background screening documentation is complete and up to date for every staff member?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that background screening documentation has been a topic of concern in multiple inspection reports between 2025 and 2026. This question allows the center to describe their current administrative procedures for maintaining personnel files.
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Finding-specific
How do you track and support staff in completing their required ongoing training and professional development?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023 and 2026 indicate that staff training requirements were not always fully documented. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center prioritizes staff qualifications.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that children's immunization records are current and complete upon enrollment and throughout their time here?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from 2023 noted that some immunization records were expired. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors health records to ensure they remain compliant.
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General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom assignments?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center communicates daily changes helps families feel connected to their child's experience. This information is useful for parents to gauge how the center manages transparency and parent-teacher partnerships.