The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher are tagged Dec. 2024. These need to be serviced once a year.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
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 Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed 4 employees with no fire extinguisher training in their files. Fire extinguisher training needs to be completed within 30 days of hire.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
One Child is missing their immunization records.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
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Two children have expired immunization records.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
One child is missing their physical exam record.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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
5 Employees have expired Abuse and Neglect forms.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
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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]
Report comments
One employee did not have their 5131 form on file.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
One employee has Agency Review Required: for DCF Child Care. An Eligible screening is needed to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
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]
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Two employees are missing their Attestation of Good Moral Character in their files.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Upon walk through of the infant room licensing specialist observed one child care personnel with 5 infants. This was resolved as one more personnel came in to the room. Ratio: Infants (old ratio) 1:5 (new ratio) 2:5 Twos 1:7 Threes/Fours 1:13
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
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 Sept and Oct.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed fire drills missing for the month of Sept and Oct. Licensing Specialist requested to observe a fire drill on 11/18/2025 with 5 adult and 25 child participants ( 1m30s to clear). Director was advised they still need to complete two more fire drills during the month of Nov. to make up for the missing drills.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2025
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed four children with missing immunization records.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed three children with expired immunization records.
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2025
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed four children missing their physical exam records.
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]
Report comments
License specialist reviewed 1 child with expired Student Health Examination form. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, completeand properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
Correction status
Due by September 22, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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]
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7.5 Daily Attendance At time of inspection, personnel in the two - three year old classroom did not update class roster for the day. 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 group of childre ... [truncated]
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]
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One personnel did not have a current background screening. The personnel had more than 90 break in service. BGS is not active due to end of employment date.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Inspector notes
License specialist observed inactive director credentials. The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Progra ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 19, 2025
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
Inspector notes
License specialist observed inactive director credential and did not received notification of expired director's licenses. The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2 Director CredentialbSection 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the licens ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection, facility does not have current fire inspection.
Correction status
Due by September 9, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [seesaw and climbing globe.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe the fall zone surfaces maintained on the playground.
Correction status
Due by September 9, 2024
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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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe current Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting forms inside the personnel files.
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]
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the individual preparing/serving food with the proper head covering.
Correction status
Due by September 7, 2023
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, counselor observed expired milk inside of the refrigerator. Milk was discarded during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
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
At time of inspection, counselor observed the Physical Environment Log has not been maintained monthly.
Correction status
Due by September 7, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing globe and seesaw] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the resilient being maintained on the playground.
Correction status
Due by September 7, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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 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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2026 show that some staff files were missing required background screening documentation, such as attestations of good moral character.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2025 noted a time when the number of children in a classroom exceeded the required ratio for the number of staff present.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the renewal of student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from multiple visits, including March 2026 and November 2025, show instances where some children's health or immunization records were missing or had expired.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that emergency preparedness drills are conducted regularly and documented properly?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in 2025 and 2026 indicate that there were gaps in conducting or documenting required monthly fire drills and maintaining fire safety equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members receive and document their required training, such as fire extinguisher safety?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2026 show that some staff files were missing documentation of required training, including fire safety training and director credential requirements.