Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.7
- Local median
- 1.17
Heartland Educational Group, Inc
421 Pomegrante Ave, Sebring, FL 33870
- License:
- C10HI0554
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 31
- License expiration:
- June 2, 2027
Typical cost: $953 - $993 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953 - $993/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 - $45.84
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Highlands County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Heartland Educational Group, Inc from January 30, 2023 through May 20, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 19, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 34
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 7
5 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33870
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 2.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 26, 2024May 30, 2024July 1, 2024September 25, 2024May 20, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
January 26, 2024May 30, 2024September 25, 2024May 21, 2025May 20, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 26, 2024May 30, 2024July 1, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 30, 2024September 25, 2024May 20, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 25, 2024June 3, 2025September 30, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 26, 2024January 21, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 21, 2025September 30, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked. The right-side classroom measured 9.67-foot candles (light fixtures out or bulbs out) and the office measured 5.55-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures to ensure the lighting measures a minimum of 20-foot candles prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the right-side classroom had lighting over the reading/homework/painting or other close work areas that measured 30.3-foot candles. (fixtures and bulbs out). Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the lighting with brighter bulbs, add additional lighting and replace the bulbs to ensure the areas measure a minimum of 50-foot candles prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys menu and observed it was dated for the week of 1/5/2026. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the menu prior to the due date and also post near the entrance door. Provider was also reminded that the menu must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians and any substitutions must be noted.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed sippy cups and bottles that were not labeled with the childs first and last name. (only first name & first initial). Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all bottles, sippy cups, etc. must be labeled with the childs first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- 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 training on the facilitys exposure plan. (missing from file). Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 4 staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Supplement to the Child Care Facility form in their file. The staff signed one while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a cleared background screening after the initial screening. The screening stated agency review required. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider was unable to locate the facility's fire drill log. Technical assistance was given to the provider to begin a new log starting this month going forward and was reminded the log must be retained and available for review for a minimum of 12 months. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in May 2025. A fire drill was conducted with the licensing specialist using the fire panel, which sounded the alarm. A blank fire drill log was emailed to the provider on today's date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
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 Training [SR]
- 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 training 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.
- Correction status
- Due by October 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient in-service training for 2024 -2025, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. The staff completed the log while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, per a discussion with the provider, none of the staff have current and valid CPR to date of this reinspection. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have a sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 4/22/25 and the prior year was completed on 4/10/24. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 4/25/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 4/21/25 (weather & lockdown). Technical assistance was given to the provider that emergency drills should not be conducted on the same day. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in May 2024. Provider is aware the fire ext ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed no staff was onsite with current CPR. The staff took an online CPR course which is not one of the Department's approved instructors. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had expired an 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not planned, was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's menu and observed there were multiple menus posted throughout the facility. Some were dated was dated for the week of 7/8/24 - 7/12/24 and others were dated for the week of 8/19/24 - 8/23/24. The provider posted an updated menu while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that that the menu must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians and any substitutions must be noted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- 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 complete 1 of the 2 additional new required pre-service classes that was due to be completed by June 30, 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start/complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 9 children enrolled and all 9 children's files were reviewed. The child listed on the supplemental had an expired health 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.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all children's files and observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing enrollment dates on their enrollment application. The provider updated the forms while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the signage located in the front of the building was still missing the facility's license number and the letters were still not in good repair and should be repaired or replaced. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add the license number prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the fencing still has not been repaired and can be pulled inwards. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair the fence prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 [the jungle gym still has rust and sharp edges.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the red jungle gym still had areas of rust and sharp edges. Technical assistance was given to the provider to sand and repaint or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Note: the facility is currently undergoing a playground update so additional time was allotted. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure any new stationary equipment installed has a 6-foot radius on all directions and 6 inches of mulch.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the signage located in the front of the building was missing the facility's license number. Also, the counselor observed some of the letters are not in good repair and should be repaired or replaced. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add the license number prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
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 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a section of the fencing on the rear of the playground and to the left of the gate that was un-attached from the top pole and could be pulled inwards. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair the fence prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 equipment was observed with rust that had sharp edges.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the red jungle gym had several areas of rust with some that were sharp. Alos, the plastic caterpillar crawl tube had a broken "eye" that had sharp plastic edges. Technical assistance was given to the provider to sand and repaint the jungle gym or remove the equipment from the playground and repair or remove the caterpillar toy prior to the due date. The provider was remined that if the toys/equipment are removed, there must be additional toys for the children added to replace them. Lastly. the provider was reminded that any new permanent or stationary playground equipment installed must have a fall/use zone that extend ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing health records in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days. 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 June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental had an incomplete enrollment form in their file. (missing enrollment date, date on page 2 of application, medical info and/or emergency contact info). Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed fruit and a meat mixture in the refrigerator that was not labeled with type & date. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all foods must be properly covered, labeled with the date and discarded within 7 days of opening. The provider labeled the food while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed an opened package of frozen waffles and chicken in the freezer that was not sealed properly and/or labeled with type & date. Technical assistance was given to the provider that once removed from the original packaging, the foods must be labeled with either the manufacturers expiration date (if still in an opened package) or once opened, labeled with the date the package was opened. The provider labeled the foods while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility has the menu posted in 2 locations. Both menus were dated for the week of January 1 - January 5. The provider updated the menu while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the menu must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians and any substitutions must be noted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 the time of the inspection, the provider stated they did not have a written outdoor inspection log. A blank outdoor inspection form was printed & reviewed with the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts and documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by February 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all childrens files and determined the child listed on the supplemental was missing an immunization record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was shown & given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by February 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all childrens files and determined 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.
- Correction status
- Due by February 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all childrens files and determined the child listed on the supplemental was missing a health record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days. 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 February 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor 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.
- Correction status
- Due by February 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 staff background screenings are up to date and correctly documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that there have been instances where background screening documentation was not fully completed or maintained as required. This question helps you understand the steps the center takes to stay current with these essential personnel requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have you taken to ensure that all required health and immunization records for children are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of missing or expired student health and immunization documentation over the past few years. Asking this helps you understand the center's current system for tracking and updating these important health files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your facility's maintenance and safety checks for playground equipment to ensure everything remains in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that there have been multiple findings related to the maintenance of outdoor equipment and fencing. This question allows you to learn about the center's routine inspection and repair process for outdoor play areas.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for ensuring that all staff receive and document the required annual training and safety education?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports show that there have been gaps in documenting required staff training and CPR certifications. This question helps you understand how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet their ongoing professional development requirements.
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General question
How do you ensure that all children's belongings, such as bottles or cups, are properly labeled and organized throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proper labeling of personal items is a key part of maintaining a healthy and organized environment for children. Understanding this daily routine helps you see how the staff manages individual needs and prevents mix-ups in the classroom.