Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
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A review of documentation showed that the required monthly inspections of all supports, above- and below-ground components, connectors, and moving parts were not conducted or recorded for the past three months. This is a violation of CCF Handbook, Section 3.12(B), which requires childcare programs to complete and document these inspections monthly.
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
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One of the vehicle alarms works properly, and the provider will take it to the service center where the alarm was installed.
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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The provider will email to licensing the new physical exams on or before the due date.
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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The child care personnel completed the introductory training on time, but did not complete the early literacy within the year of employment, which was due on 5/1/2024.
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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The child care personnel was hired on 5/2022. She has been suspended.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A
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The child care personnel started in the industry on September 2021, she started the introductory training on November 2021. On December 2021 she left the industry for one year. She did not complete the training requirements prior to returning on December 2022.
Correction status
Due by August 14, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-04
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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Two CCP did not complete the Early Literacy training required.
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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The provider will let licensing know about the staff completion of the introductory training on or before the due date.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all transportation vehicles have functioning safety alarm systems?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection in November 2025 identified a concern regarding the required alarm system on a vehicle used for transporting children.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the schedule for routine safety inspections of your outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that required monthly documentation for outdoor equipment inspections was not available for a period of time.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and professional development?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances over the past few years where staff training documentation was incomplete or not updated as required.
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Finding-specific
How do you track student health records to ensure that all required physical exams are current for every child in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a November 2024 inspection indicate that a student health examination was found to be outdated.
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General question
What is your typical approach for communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel confident in how the center shares information and manages day-to-day operations.