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 the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by June 25, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a certificate of training on the facilitys exposure plan that was not dated. (only the staffs name was documented). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date
Correction status
Due by June 25, 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
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 28 children enrolled, and 10 childrens files T - Z and A - H) by first name) including newly enrolled were reviewed. The child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had expired training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, a conversation occurred with the specialist and the provider regarding exposure plan training. All staff recently updated their CPR/1st aid and as part of that training, an exposure/bloodborne training was included. Provider is aware that staff must also be trained on the facility's exposure plan on date of hire and annually thereafter and to complete the training with ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing a 5131 form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance specific to this standard is notated on the supplemental.
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by February 8, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed the staff listed on the supplemental is not listed as active on the facility's roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete Early Literacy training within 1 year of their industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by November 2, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the required 10-hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2024 - 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours. The provider was reminded the fiscal year begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th.
Correction status
Due by November 2, 2025
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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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of annual refresher training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by November 2, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [at the request of the licenisng specialist.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
Report comments
At the time of the reinspection, the facility was unable to complete a fire drill at the request of the licensing specialist using the facility's approved by the local fire authority. The director was not onsite during the reinspection and the person in charge stated she still did not know how to activate the alarm system to perform the drill. Technical assistance was given to the provider to at a minimum, train the person in charge in the use of the approved fire system prior to the due date so a fire drill can be completed after the due date with the licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by July 12, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-07
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
Report comments
At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental was rehired and had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by August 1, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Inspector notes
At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility's roster through the Clearinghouse was still not accurate. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by August 1, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [(6) 1 & 2-year-old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [(7) 1 & 2-year- old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental had (7) 1 & 2-year-old children. The licensing specialist explained to the staff that the classroom was out of ratio and 1 child was moved to another classroom putting the facility back into compliance. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that infants and 1's must have ratios maintained at all times to remain in compliance. During walkthrough: Staff-Children-Age Group: 1/3/infants 1/7/1 & 2's 2/9/2's 2/8/3 & 4's After correction: Staff-Children-Age Group: 1/3/infants 1/6/1 & 2's 2/10/2 & 3's 2/8/3 & 4's Director was not onsite during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A safety 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)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed TVs in 2 separate classrooms (1 & 2-year-old and 2-year-old- classroom) with the power cord hanging that was accessible to the children. Also, in the 3 & 4-year-old classroom the alphabet rug was tattered in 2 areas and one section had the border separated from the rug. Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cords to the wall or remove from the classrooms prior to the due date and to remove/replace the rug in the 3 & 4-year-old classroom prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an active ant pile near the red tire on the playground. Technical assistance was given to the provider to treat for the ants prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
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 [when requested by the licensing specialist.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to complete a fire drill at the request of the licensing specialist using the facility's approved by the local fire authority. The director was not onsite during the inspection and the person in charge stated she did not know how to activate the alarm system. Technical assistance was given to the provider to train at least 1 staff on how to perform fire drills using the alarm system. Additionally, extra time was allotted to align the due dates. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/21/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 7/11/24 (weather) and 6/18/24 (lockdown. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in April 2025.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
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)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 9 hours in-service training documented for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 7 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a file onsite available for review. The licensing specialist obtained the staff's info and was able to verify the staff had a valid background screening. Technical assistance was given to the provider to create a file and have onsite prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were 2 staff who were not listed as current and 1 staff who was not removed on the facility's roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that the facility has 5 days to add or remove staff from the roster.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed a new staff file & observed the staff had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: 1) several ac vents throughout the facility with an excess of lint/dust/debris 2) the blue & yellow picnic table under the trees had a green algae like substance on the seating area and the tabletops were also dirty 3) the green picnic table was dirty with pollen/dirt 4) the large climbing equipment needs to be pressured washed along the top as it was extremely dirty Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean all the vents and all the toys prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an attic access door in the 4 & 5-year old classroom that is falling inwards and has broken wood around the frame. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repailace the wood prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a missing electrical outlet cover in the 2 & 3-year-old classroom. The provider installed the cover placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's daily indoor/outdoor log and observed from January 13, 2025 until January 31, 2025, there were no checks completed/documented. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that daily inspections must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A potentially harmful item, [soap and water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a bottle in the infant classroom that was not labeled. The staff labeled the bottle as soap and water placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed hand sanitizer on a shelf in the 4 & 5-year-old classroom, Fabuloso cleaner, Windex cleaner and Lysol power clean in the bathroom of the 1-year-old classroom and spray disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer that was accessible to the children. The provider removed the items placing them back into compliance for this standard.
All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed all classrooms that had light fixtures that were inoperable, and the lighting measured between 5.72 - 12.51-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
Official code
14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed lighting that was inoperable in the 4 & 5-year-old classroom where the children work and read that measured 39.3-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the bulbs with brighter bulbs prior to the due date. A suggestion was given to the provider to use LED bulbs as they are brighter.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
Official code
14-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: 1) multiple active ant piles on the playground 2) multiple areas of debris (sticks, plastic bags, empty paper towel roll, napkins, an "open" sign and multiple broken pool noodles 3) an area of the green privacy netting on the gate near the road was torn and also on/near the gate to the rear parking area was torn Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean the playground of debris, replace or remove the green privacy netting and treat for the ants prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
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 [during the month of January 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of January 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care. The last fire drill was conducted on 12/10/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 7/11/24 (weather) and 6/18/24 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in April 2024.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the refrigerator in the 2 & 3-year old classroom did not have a thermometer. Technical assistance was given to the provider to place a thermometer in the refrigerator prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple cups and bottles in all classrooms that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all bottles, sippy cups, etc. must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [some of the equipment was observed broken.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the 2 plastic basketball hoop toys under the center section of the facility that both had frayed/missing hoop material and the large multi-colored plastic playhouse on the playground has multiple areas on the center section where the children walk that are broken. Also, on the playground, a large green semi tire was observed with a hole near the bottom. Lastly, the large climbing equipment steps and platform are very rusted and need to be sanded and repainted. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Note: additional time was allotted to align the due dates.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The equipment used in the outdoor play area was not constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations, and/or to allow for water drainage or open containers for water play were not emptied. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, F
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the blue water/sand table on the playground had standing water and an excess of debris. Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean the table prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-09
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
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing an enrollment date on their application/registration form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
Report finding
The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to facility records. s. 402.311, F.S.
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the facility's director was not onsite. The staff in charge (listed on the supplemental) stated the director would be in around 10am. At 10:35, the director was still not onsite and the person in charge was unable to allow access to the office as it was locked and no one had keys. The director arrived at approximately 10:45am and allowed the licensing specialist onto the office to access the records. Technical assistance was given to the provider that all records must be accessible to licensing during operating hours. If there was an emergency with a child, the staff onsite would be unable to access emergency contacts, etc. The director arrived ... [truncated]
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)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 9 hours in-service training documented for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed childrens files E - N and observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing an immunization record or religious exemption form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form or religious exemption form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed children's files E - N and observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing an enrollment date on their application/registration form. The provider entered the enrollment date while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.. The provider was also encouraged to review all children's files to ensure each file is complete and has an enrollment date.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
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)
Report comments
t the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a TV in the 4- & 5-year-old classroom with the power cord hanging and was accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cord to the wall or remove the TV prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a piece of equipoment was observed with broken/rotten wood.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the red stationary boat had rotten and broken wood. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the wood or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Additional time was allotted to align the due dates.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility last documented a monthly inspection in January 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-04
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 18.6, number 1)
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only completed 2 hours in-service hours for the fiscal year 2022 - 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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)
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all 6 staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
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
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one and two year old classroom as well as the infants and younger one year old classroom with no planned activities schedule posted in the classroom in an inconspicuous area. Counselor advised the provider that a schedule needs to be posted in each classroom reflecting the daily activities for each classroom. Provider had staff to place daily schedule in the classrooms at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a classroom schedule is posted at all times and maintained to reflect daily activities for children in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an outlet uncovered in the four and five year old classroom in reach of children in care near the childrens cubbies. Provider covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets in reach of children are covered at all times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A potentially harmful item, [Lysol and water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed unlabeled spray bottles in the four and five year old classroom as well as the older ones and two year old classroom. Counselor asked the provider what solution was stored in the spray bottles and she replied it was Lysol and water. The staff labeled all spray bottles "Lysol and water" at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles containing chemicals or any harmful item are labeled at all times and out of reach of all children in care.
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed several classrooms throughout the facility with bottles and cups sent from home that were not labeled with the childs first and last name. Some cups were not labeled, some cups had initials and some had first initial and full last name. Counselor advised the provider that all cups and bottles provided by parents must be labeled with the childs full name and must be maintained at all times. Provider had all staff labeled each childs bottle and cup at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and cups are labeled and maintained.
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [stationary climbing equipment with metal slide on the childrens playground with paint chipping and rust exposed as well as stationary four way seesaw with rust on handles]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the stationary climbing equipment with metal slide on the childrens playground with paint chipping and rust exposed on the entirety of the equipment. The counselor also observed the four way seesaw with the rust present on the handles of the equipment. Counselor advised the provider that the equipment must be in good repair at all times and it must be repainted with no paint chipping observed. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given. Provider advised they have another play area for children to play and will instruct the children not to play ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2024
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplement has not completed DCF required 5 hr Literacy course within 12 months of working in the child care industry. The staff started in the industry 1/2/2023 and has still completed the training course. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the training by the due date.
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan refresher training. Counselor advised the provider that training is completed initially at date of hire to the facility as well as annually a refresher is also completed to remain in compliance. Provider stated she was unaware that the training was annually. TA was provided to ensure that staff completes exposure plan refresher by the due date.
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility does not have acknowledgement of the required Know your child care facility, in all childrens files. Provider stated that she has never seen the brochure. Counselor emailed the provider the brochure and advised that all currently and newly enrolled children must have the acknowledgement of the brochure documented on file. TA was provided to ensure that all childrens files have the acknowledgement of the brochure on file by the due date. Counselor reviewed 16 children's files of the 48 children enrolled at the facility. (I-P by first name)
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
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 • TA: Child care personnel did not complete training within one year of the industry start date and exceeded 15 months. Child care personnel has completed the requirement but completed the requirement after the mandated time frame.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Report comments
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 • TA: FSC advised provider child care personnel should complete an approved five-hour early literacy and language development course by due date.
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
Report comments
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B • TA: FSC advised Provider child care personnel must complete training by due date.
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
Inspector notes
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 • TA: FSC observed two childcare personnel with expired child abuse reporting records in their personnel files. Both childcare personnel were present today. The director had them complete and sign updated child abuse document at time of inspection.
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
Report comments
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B. • TA: FSC advised Provider child care personnel must complete training by due date.
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
Report comments
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. TA: FSC advised Provider child care personnel must complete training by due date.
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
Report comments
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B • TA: At time of inspection child care personnel labeled all bottles with the infants 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
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E
Report comments
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable with tears/rips. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E • TA: Provider achieved compliance at time of inspection by replacing the torn diaper changing pad with a new diaper changing pad.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
Report comments
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B • TA: FSC advised provider that child care personnel must complete training by due date.
Correction status
Due by March 1, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-05
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Report comments
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K • TA: The provider achieved compliance at time of inspection by updating Employee Roster for all child care personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff are correctly listed and active on the state's background screening roster?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in January 2026 indicate that the facility did not maintain an accurate employee roster in the state's background screening system. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now manages these mandatory personnel updates.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all hazardous materials, such as cleaning supplies, are stored securely and out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where cleaning supplies or potentially harmful items were found accessible to children in various classrooms. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members have completed their required introductory training within the mandated time frame?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some staff had not completed their introductory training requirements within the specified period. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and completing staff training milestones.
Context
The correction for this finding is due by 6/25/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily routine for checking the playground and outdoor equipment to ensure everything is in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from several inspections show repeated concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and the presence of debris. This question helps parents understand the center's current daily safety inspection process.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping track of children's immunization records and ensuring they remain current while the child is enrolled?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that some children's files contained expired immunization forms during recent visits. This question allows the director to explain how they currently manage and update these important health documents.