A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
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One child was dismissed at the time of the inspection.
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Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
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Three childcare personnel failed to complete the 40-hr introductory training within the time required.
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Due by June 22, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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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
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Three childcare personnel failed to complete the training within one year of employment.
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
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Licensing Specialist observed missing DH form 680 in child's file.
Correction status
Due by February 12, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed an expired immunization in a child's file during a re-inspection.
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Due by February 12, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed missing DH (Form 3040) in child's file.
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
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Licensing Specialist observe children's files with missing immunization forms.
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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
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Licensing Specialist observe children's files with expired immunization forms.
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
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Licensing Specialist observe children's files with missing health forms.
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
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Licensing Specialist observe children's files with expired immunization forms.
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 [May, June, July, August 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
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No fire drill completed.
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Due by October 19, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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
How do you manage classroom staffing to ensure the required number of adults are always present with the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 noted an instance where the number of children present exceeded the required ratio. This question helps understand the current process for maintaining proper supervision levels throughout the day.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that daily attendance records are complete and accurate for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2026 identified a need for more consistent documentation of arrival and departure times. Asking about this helps clarify how the center tracks attendance to keep children accounted for.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track and verify that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from May 2026 indicate that some staff training documentation was not fully up to date. This question allows the director to explain the system they use to monitor and maintain staff certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of student health forms and immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show a recurring pattern of missing or expired health and immunization documentation. This question helps parents understand the steps the center is taking to keep these important records organized and up to date.
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General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if a child's health or immunization records are nearing their expiration date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Proactive communication between the center and families is essential for maintaining required health documentation. This helps parents understand how the center partners with families to ensure all files stay compliant.