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]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed unlocked cupboard door housing cleaning supplies accessible to children.
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 items such as, bedding not bagged on top of cots along with personal items.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed items on diaper changing table unrelated to diapering.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07
Medium concern: Staff training
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The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the facility lacking an active director at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed missing background clearance for Therapist providing services in classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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]
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) •
Correction status
Due by April 10, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) •
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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At time of inspection it was witnessed a minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space in the 2-3 year old classroom. Director instructed the teacher to move the children/mats at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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At time of inspection it was witnessed sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Director labeled the sippy cup with the child's first and last name at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
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]
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At time of inspection it was witnessed a 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. A new staff member signed this document at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard.
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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At time of inspection it was witnessed a child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCP will need to complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement by the due date given to come back in compliance for this standard. Extra time given due to the holidays.
Correction status
Due by January 15, 2024
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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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At time of inspection it was witnessed 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. CCP will need to complete the approved five-hour early literacy and language development course by the due date given to come back in compliance for this standard. Extra time given due to the holidays.
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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At time of inspection it was witnessed 2 child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCP will need to complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement by the due date given to come back in compliance for this standard.
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
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At time of inspection it was witnessed the hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation area hand washing sink. Director posted the hand hygiene procedures at time of inspection putting the facility back in compliance for this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-16
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
Report comments
At time of inspection it was witnessed 2 child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCP will need to complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement by the due date given to come back in compliance for this standard.
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left outside in the play area]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
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At time of inspection it was witnessed that a child was left outside in the play area. Once staff arrived inside the facility and took attendance it was noticed this child was not inside this is when staff went outdoors to bring the child inside, putting the facility back in compliance for this standard.
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
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At time of inspection it was witnessed that a minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space in the 2 year old classroom. Teacher rearranged the children to come back in compliance for this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
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
At time of inspection it was witnessed a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all (2) employees. Owner filled out this form at time of inspection putting the facility back in compliance for this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection it was witnessed the were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. Director instructed the infant and 2 year old personnel to complete the attendance sheet at time of inspection putting the facility back in compliance for this standard. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-01
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
Could you describe the process for ensuring that all individuals, including visiting professionals, have completed the necessary background screenings before they interact with the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate a finding regarding missing background clearance documentation for a service provider in the classroom. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for verifying the credentials of all adults who enter the facility.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and remain inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked area accessible to children. This question allows parents to learn about the facility's current safety protocols for storing potentially harmful items.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the required safety spacing between cots or mats during nap time to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for all children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a July 2024 inspection show a finding regarding the required distance between sleeping spaces. Asking this helps parents understand how the center currently manages nap time arrangements to meet safety standards.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your daily cleaning and organization routines for shared spaces like diaper changing areas and storage for bedding?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings related to sanitation and the storage of items in shared areas between 2023 and 2026. This question helps parents understand the current daily practices in place to maintain a clean and organized facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and professional development?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official records indicate several findings between 2023 and 2026 regarding staff training requirements and credentialing. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and supports ongoing staff education and compliance.