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]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed various playground equipment with exposed rust. Please ensure that when rust begins to form that it is painted over.
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed a cable/wire above an infant care that may pose a low risk for harm. Have this cable/wire removed or ensure that children cannot have any potential access to it.
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing specialist observed in the two year old room cleaning supplies accessible in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. This was corrected at time of inspection as the cleaning products were removed.
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed in the infant room two bottles not labeled with names. This was completed at time of inspection as the bottles were labeled with first and last names.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed in the twos room that the hand-washing procedures were not posted. This was completed at time of inspection as the procedures were posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed in the infant room there was no handing washing station. When LS asked the director what they do she explained that there used to be a portable sink in the room, but it broke so now they take the infants to wash their hands in the kitchen hand washing sink which is not in an adjoining area. A portable sink will need to be placed back into the infant room.
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed the diaper changing procedures were not posted in the twos room. This was completed at time of inspection as the procedures were post.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 three employees who did not complete the 2025-2026 in service training. Please ensure these employees complete the 10 hours and that these hours cannot be used for 2026-2027.
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed two employees did not complete the annual exposure plan training; one employee was able to complete at time of inspection but one more remains that will need to complete the annual training.
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed one childs immunization record expired.
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed two children missing their physical exam records.
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]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed bottom of broken shed with sharp edges on playground. Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint and a hole in wall in three year old classroom and on playground equipments Licensing Specialist observed ceiling fan in infant room in need of cleaning. Licensing Specialist observed bathroom cabinet peeling and in need of repair. Licensing Specialist observed a hole in the bottom of the door accessible to children in infant room.
Correction status
Due by April 13, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed multiple cots with bedding/linens already on stacked on top of each other without dividers in the twos classroom. Technical Assistance: Page 25-Bedding and Linens G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. Not Monitored Comments Nap time was not monitored at time of inspection
Correction status
Due by April 13, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall zones/ slides] 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 surface under the [ fall zones/ slides] was not maintained on neither of the big playgrounds.
Correction status
Due by April 13, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting form was not current for one staff member at time of inspection. Staff member signed a current form at time of inspection. Name of childcare personnel can be found on the confidential page. Technical Assistance: Page 62-63 Facility Handbook-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 child care personnel.
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15 Three year old group] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the complaint investigation, it was observed the teacher was out of ratio. This was corrected at the time of the complaint investigation with two children being removed to another classroom at the time of the complaint investigation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [Two-Three year old] group was inadequate in that [The staff is seen taking a nap with a blanket over her head. She is observed to be kicked awake by another staff member once they enter the classroom. The staff is seen to wake up and get up after being kicked in the leg.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
This was corrected at the time of the complaint investigation as this was observed via cameras in the classroom.
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 the time of the complaint investigation, it was discovered that the facility failed to document the accident on the day of the accident. The facility Completed on 7/14/2025.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
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)
Report comments
Please see employee names in supplemental. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required training to the department for review. At the time of the renewal inspection, it was discovered that some employees have not completed literacy training.
Correction status
Due by August 7, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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]
Inspector notes
It was observed that an employee did not sign an annual child abuse reporting form, see employee name in supplemental. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of form to the department for review.
The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Classroom schedule was not posted in the VPK classroom. This was completed at the time of the inspection as a schedule was printed and posted by the director at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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
This was completed as the blanket observed was taken out of the crib at the request of licensing counselor at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required approved fire safety inspection from the fire department to the department for review. The last annual inspection was conducted on 3/21/2023.
Correction status
Due by April 5, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 17.1, number 2) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Completed at the time of the inspection as cook placed a hair net on at the request of licensing counselor at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
Report comments
The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome to the department for review. See employee name in supplemental.
The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed in the infant room the safe exit route was not posted. Completed at time of inspection as the route was posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-10
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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed in the infant room the diaper changing procedures were not posted. Completed at time of inspection as the procedures were posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one employee does not have their fire extinguisher training on file.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed two employees did not have current abuse and neglect forms. One employee signed the form during the inspection.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2023
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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]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one employee did not have a 5131 form on file. Completed at time of inspection as the form was completed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [a child left the facility, walked down the driveway, crossed the street, and was stopped by a neighbor], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that a child left the facility, walked down the driveway, crossed the street, and was stopped by a neighbor.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
As a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required in section 39.201, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, B Enforcement [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that as a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments None. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Vanessa Castillo 03/28/2023 ____________________________________________ Received by: Chad Chernet 03/28/2023
The facility held a valid license on October 1, 1992, and has been continuously licensed since that date, did not have 20 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [7] based on 20 square feet per child, and [8] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 8 children in the twos classroom with a capacity of 7 children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that documentation was not maintained since 12/30/2022 showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts.
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-05
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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed one child care personnel did not have a signed Attestation of Good Moral Character on file.
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2023
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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
Counselor observed child napping alone in the one-year-old room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-05
Questions to ask
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
What is the current process for ensuring that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in July 2026 show that cleaning supplies were found accessible to children in a classroom. This question helps confirm the current storage practices and safety protocols in place.
Context
Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you share how the facility maintains playground equipment and ensures that all areas remain in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2026 identify repeated concerns regarding the maintenance of facility areas and playground equipment. This question allows the director to explain the current maintenance schedule and how they address repairs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members are fully trained and that documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2023 through 2026 show recurring instances where documentation for required staff training was missing or incomplete. Asking this helps understand the current administrative process for tracking staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all required health and immunization records for children are current and on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that multiple inspections have identified missing or expired health and immunization documentation for children. This question helps clarify the current system for managing these important records.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to daily supervision and ensuring that teachers are always engaged and attentive in the classrooms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center monitors classroom engagement and teacher attentiveness helps parents feel confident about the daily care environment. This is a standard question to help families assess the center's supervision philosophy.