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
Inspector notes
The facility has not at this time provided updated training transcripts for compliance. Via phone the director stated employees have scheduled exam on 6/13/2026. Please see employee name on confidential page of the report. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of completed training to the department for review. Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour introductory Child Care Trainin ... [truncated]
A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [8 one year old] 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]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, it was observed by CCR that the facility was out of ratio in the one-year-old classroom. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as two children were placed in another classroom placing the facility back into compliance at the time of the inspection. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one childcare personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 12
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, it was observed by CCR that the facility had thumbtacks with sharp edges placed on a wall in the classroom accessible to children in the three-year-old classroom. Please see picture attached. These were removed at the time of the inspection and placed away from the children at the time of the inspection. Please note the facility was placed back into compliance at the time of the inspection with the removal of the thumbtacks.
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, it was noted by CCR that the diaper changing surface was not impermeable in the one-year-old classroom. The facility will be placed back into compliance with a new diaper changing pad that is impermeable. Please see picture attached. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 37.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2026
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, it was observed by CCR that the facility has three employees who have not completed the required 40-hour introductory childcare training. Please see employee name on confidential page of the report. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of completed training to the department for review. Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Tra ... [truncated]
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]
Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by [expiration date.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Facility was not free from spoilage of milk. Corrected at time of inspection. Facility removed and disposed milk.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child care facility failed to ensure departure times were complete and accurate at the time departure. ENFORCEMENT
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 steps taken to ensure that sharp objects or other hazardous materials are kept securely out of reach in classrooms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that sharp items were accessible to children in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the current safety protocols for securing classroom materials.
Context
The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage classroom staffing to ensure that required child-to-teacher ratios are maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and adjusts staffing levels to stay in line with requirements.
Context
The situation was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring that arrival and departure logs are accurately completed?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from September 2024 noted a finding regarding the accuracy of arrival and departure times. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining these important attendance records.
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Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required childcare training on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from April and June 2026 show repeated findings regarding staff training requirements. This question allows the director to explain how they track and ensure staff compliance with these standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain accurate records for children's health and immunization status?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2024 and 2025 inspections show findings related to health and food records, including immunization documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative procedures for keeping these records up to date.