Supervision of children in the [2 year old] group was inadequate in that [child was observed leaving the classroom and wandering down the hall toward the restroom without staff members knowledge. Childs whereabouts were pointed out to staff member upon observation by licensing specialists]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
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Director was notified. Staff are to be knowledgeable of children's whereabouts at all times. Staff will be refreshed on standard
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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Outdoor equipment (Patio shade is warped and water logged), outdoor play- tunnel has rusted holes. Items are to be repaired/removed or replaced.
Correction status
Due by May 29, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
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 [Missing drill for month of March]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Provider is to conduct a drill to satisfy the month of March to meet compliance
Correction status
Due by May 29, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
5 childrens files reviewed to be without an updated/valid immunization certificate
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
License specialist observed expired milk. Facility discarded the milk at time of inspection. 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
License specialist reviewed 3 children with expired Immunization records: 7.1 Immunization Records The childcare 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 19, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
License specialist reviewed 2 personnel expired CF-FSP 5337 on file. 7.4 Personnel Records 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 childcare personnel.
Correction status
Due by September 19, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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]
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License specialists observe (2) two- to three-year-old children missing from the attendance log. Also, (2) four-year-old missing from the attendance log. 7.5 Daily Attendance 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. 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 group of chil ... [truncated]
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 Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
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 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. License specialist observed 1 personnel missing fire extinguisher training at time of inspection.
Correction status
Due by January 18, 2025
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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 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
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 7 Record Keeping Each of the records described in this section must be maintained at the program location and must be available during the hours of operation for review by the licensing authority: 29. A Student Heath Examination form for each child in care. Non-Compliance: License specialist observed 1 missing personnel 3040 form missing from their files.
Correction status
Due by January 18, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
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
License specialist reviewed personnel file and discovered 3 personnel missing CF-FSP 5337 Non-compliance: 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 CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
Correction status
Due by January 18, 2025
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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]
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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 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 18, 2025
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
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 CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. License specialist observed 1 personnel missing CF form 1649A at time of inspection.
Correction status
Due by January 18, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Supervision of children in the [1 Year Old] group was inadequate in that [the assigned staff kept leaving the classroom without another staff supervising the children]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
A child was not adequately supervised in that the assigned staff kept leaving the classroom several times in a day, another staff who witnessed supplied the licensing specialist a statement regarding this behavior (attached to this inspection). This was resolved at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection it was witnessed all child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Licensing specialist gave technical assistance to the director at time of inspection that any accident or incident needs to be documented and given to the parents the day that it occurred. This was resolved at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
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 Policy inside of the children files.
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
Can you describe the current procedures in place to ensure staff are aware of children's locations at all times throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection note a finding regarding the supervision of children. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains active oversight of children in their care.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure daily attendance logs are accurately maintained for every child in each classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2025 identified a concern regarding the accuracy of attendance records. Discussing this process helps parents understand how the facility tracks children throughout the day.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the renewal of staff background screening documents to ensure all records remain current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from December 2024 indicate a finding related to the completeness of background screening documentation. This question helps parents understand the administrative oversight used to maintain staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for reviewing and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they stay compliant with requirements?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple findings across several inspections regarding the maintenance of immunization and health records. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all required health documentation is kept up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all outdoor play equipment is regularly inspected and maintained in good repair for the children's use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from April 2026 noted a finding regarding the condition of outdoor equipment. This question helps parents understand the facility's routine for checking and repairing play areas.