A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed an outdated vehicle inspection.
Correction status
Due by May 25, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Tyres were observed in the play area with rusted wheels. Resolved at time of inspection by removing tyres from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
The facility's driver did not have [ A valid Florida drivers license]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
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 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed missing in-service hours for child care personnel.
Correction status
Due by February 23, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed missing health forms.
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [3 infants and 32 mixed age ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed a mixed age group (32) with infants (3) included in one classroom with the director and a teacher. The teacher took the 3 infants on to the infants' room. Other teachers started coming in, taking their group of children to their respective classrooms.
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]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed in the providers files a new hire's 5131 was still under Agency Review with no eligibility determination. Resolved on site. TA: Had provider log onto CLH and print the updated Background screening with new hire DCF eligibility cleared on form 5131 and place in file. Resolved on site.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed personnel was not within sight and hearing of all children during naptime. Personnel was not present inside of the infant room containing one 9-month-old and a one-year-old while they were sleeping. Personnel was located inside of the facility's kitchen area. Completed at the time of inspection. Personnel came back into classroom. Technical Assistance: 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, childcare personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other childcare personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if neede ... [truncated]
Supervision of children in the [3's to school age] group was inadequate in that [child care personnel was not in the room]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At time of inspection, counselor observed children alone while teacher was inside of the kitchen. Completed at time of inspection, teacher came into classroom. Not Monitored Comments Vehicle was not present during inspection, facility does not provide transportation during the summer.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the completed enrollment information inside the children's files.
Correction status
Due by July 22, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe completed Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting forms inside of the personnel records.
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed during inspection the facility was not clean.
Correction status
Due by November 20, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the cribs in the infant classroom were not sanitized properly.
Correction status
Due by November 24, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
Inspector notes
During inspection counselor observed that the cribs had blankets, director fixed this issue time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C
Inspector notes
Counselor observed cleaning supplies were not separated from the food. Director fixed this issue time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-20
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1.2, B Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The facility failed to contact the health department.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
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 vehicles used for transportation are regularly inspected and maintained?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that a vehicle did not have the required annual mechanic inspection. This question helps clarify the current maintenance schedule and how the center tracks these requirements.
Context
The facility was given a due date of 5/25/2026 for this correction.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members are always within sight and hearing of children, especially during nap times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2024 indicate instances where staff were not within sight and hearing of children during nap time. This question helps parents understand the current supervision protocols and how the center monitors staff adherence to these standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during transitions or combined group times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2025 noted a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking this helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to meet regulatory requirements during busy periods.
Context
This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2026 show findings related to missing or expired student health and immunization forms. This question helps families understand the administrative process for keeping these essential records up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking outdoor play areas to ensure they remain free of any potential hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from May 2026 note a finding regarding the condition of items in the outdoor play area. This question helps parents understand the center's current safety inspection process for playground equipment.
Context
The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection by removing the items.