The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed the gate to the fence with a gap/opening larger than 3 1/2 inches. There can be no gaps or openings larger than 3 1/2 inches.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed the monthly physical environment checks have not been conducted since 1/9/26. Monthly inspection on the physical environment are to be conducted on a monthly basis to ensure equipment safety.
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 [Missing fire drills from September and October.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed missing fire drills from the months of September and October. A Fire Drill was completed during the inspection 11/12/2025 with 4 adult and 16 child participants ( 1 minutes 8 seconds to clear). Directors was advised to complete two more drills before 12/12/25
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings] 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 underneath the swings less than 6 inches of mulch. Directors has been advised to put enough mulch to reach the 6 inch depth.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 the director missing 2 hours of in-service. This was completed at time of inspection as 5 hours from the current in-service year (2025-2026) are being used for the previous year. Director was advised she could not use these hours anymore for the current year.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed the director's credential for the director expired on 8/14/25.
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
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License specialist reviewed 1 child with expired Immunization records: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current e ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 21, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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]
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7.5 Daily Attendance At time of inspection, personnel in the two - three-year-old classroom did not have two children on the attendance roster . Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the grou ... [truncated]
Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
License specialist observed bleach and other cleaning products near food preparation and groceries. Non-Compliance: Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) C. Poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. Products must not be stored on shelves above food preparation areas and/or food products intended for human consumption, unless placed in bins that are impermeable.
Correction status
Due by January 17, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-20
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Non-Compliance: License specialist observe no thermometer in refrigerator and freezer. 3.9.2 Food Storage F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermomete ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 17, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and ava ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 17, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all c ... [truncated]
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)
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, licensing counselor did not observe Early Literacy training completed inside of the personnel files.
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing globe and the merry-go-round] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed on the playground, the mulch wasn't being maintained.
Correction status
Due by September 21, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe inside of the personnel file, documentation for beginning DCF's required training
Correction status
Due by September 21, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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]
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the School Readiness hours completed for personnel.
Correction status
Due by September 21, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
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]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed expired immunization records inside of the children files.
Correction status
Due by September 21, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 completed enrollment forms inside the children files.
Correction status
Due by September 21, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their food and nutrition policies that included language on food safety and food allergens was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.3.
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed inside of the children files, no food/nutrition policy acknowledgement.
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[drills for December 2022 - March 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed the fire drill log incomplete.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe diapering procedures posted in the restroom where diaper changes occur.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their food and nutrition policies that included language on food safety and food allergens was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.3.
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the Food/Nutrition Acknowledgement inside of the children files.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-05
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 (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements form inside of the personnel file.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the 5 year employment verification inside of the personnel file.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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 walk me through how you maintain the outdoor play area to ensure all gates and fencing remain secure for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2026 noted a gap in the fencing that needed attention. Asking about current maintenance practices helps families understand how the center keeps the play area secure for all children.
Context
A later inspection on April 21, 2026, was completed without any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that attendance is accurately tracked for every child throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2025 identified a need for more accurate attendance documentation in a classroom. This question helps clarify the current steps taken to ensure every child is accounted for at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies to ensure they are always kept separate from food preparation areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from December 2024 noted an instance where cleaning products were found near food items. Asking about current storage protocols provides insight into how the center maintains a safe environment for meal preparation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for conducting and documenting safety checks on playground equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple reports regarding playground equipment and maintenance over the past few years. Understanding the current schedule for these safety inspections helps families feel confident about the equipment children use daily.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports have noted various training and credentialing updates needed for staff in the past. This question allows the director to explain how they track and maintain staff qualifications to meet all requirements.