Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.75
- Local median
- 1.39
Hope Creative School
2110 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
- License:
- C10PO0126
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 142
- License expiration:
- July 9, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk 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 inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 36 available inspections for Hope Creative School from March 7, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
22 inspections recorded violations, with 63 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of June 12, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 36
- Recorded violations
- 63
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 5
17 in last 12 months
33 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
36 total inspections vs 17.5 local median in 33884
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 61%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 3.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 11 inspections, with 20 recorded violations.
March 7, 2024June 28, 2024August 7, 2024February 12, 2025May 28, 2025July 16, 2025August 25, 2025October 14, 2025November 14, 2025December 15, 2025March 5, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 10 inspections, with 14 recorded violations.
October 24, 2023March 7, 2024June 28, 2024October 8, 2024February 12, 2025May 28, 2025October 14, 2025November 14, 2025December 15, 2025March 5, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
October 24, 2023November 29, 2023March 7, 2024October 14, 2025March 5, 2026April 7, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 24, 2023October 14, 2025November 14, 2025March 5, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 28, 2024May 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom near VPK on the second hallway with the corner of the wall low to the ground accessible to children in care with drywall cracked and chipped and in need of painting. As well as the infant classroom on the left side of the wall low to the ground the blue wall was observed with paint missing and drywall missing in more areas than the last inspection. The provider advised that she has placed multiple work orders to repair the areas of the facility but unfortunately they were not completed. The provider advised that she will personally address the areas. TA was provided to ensure that the ar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the most of the childrens mats throughout the facility replaced. However, in the two year old classroom and first VPK classroom near the office a couple of childrens mats were observed still torn with tears causing the mat to not be impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mats are replaced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed some areas of the facility still not in good repair since the last inspection. The areas include the one year old classroom near the second VPK classroom with drywall still cracked and exposed as well as paint chipping. The infant classroom as well on the left side of the door low to the ground with paint chipped. The first VPK classroom with duct tape still covering the plate on the wall in the back corner of the classroom. Since the last inspection the classroom has been rearranged and furniture was moved to cover the area. The plate is still cracked. Also, the in the same classroom ceiling tiles were observed sta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed areas of the facility not in good repair. Areas to include a two year old classroom as well as a one year old classroom observed with a vent detached from the wall causing a small area of the vent exposed. Also, in the one year old classroom the edge of the wall near the door was observed with drywall cracked and peeling exposing drywall. In the VPK classroom near the office a wall plate to the back right of the classroom was observed covered in duct tape, the plate was cracked and a piece missing, needing to be replaced. The infant classroom near the ones was observed with paint missing on the walls on the left sid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed several childrens sleeping mats that were excessively torn exposing the foam cushion causing the mat to not be impermeable. The specialist advised the provider to have staff go through all childrens mats and to notify parents/guardians of all mats torn and in need of being replaced. The mats were all observed heavily torn. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mats have an impermeable surface and are in good repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the Child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF introductory training within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 9/10/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff obtains 40 hour training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the Child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a required DCF introductory course within 90 days of employment at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 9/15/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts a DCF course training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the Child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 5 hour Literacy course within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 2/5/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes 5 hour literacy training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the Child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 10 hours of in-service training for the in-service period from 7/1/2024-6/30/2025. Staff 1 completed 8 hours. Staff 2 completed 2 hours, log on their in service training log. The staff must make up in service hours for the previous year as well as complete hours for the current year. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete 10 hours of in-service and log completed hours on the appropriate log.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the Child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice hours within 90 days of employment at the facility. The following staff need to complete courses Health Safety and Nutrition in the school readiness program, Safety Practices in the school readiness program. Staff 1 started at the facility on 10/6/2025. Staff 2 started on 5/5/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the Child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete annual Exposure plan training. Staff 1 and 2 last completed the training 3/4/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training is completed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record on file. The forms expiration date was 2/19/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to verify all of the previous employment history for the Child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff started at the facility on 10/6/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the provider verifies additional work history listed on the staffs clearinghouse roster list by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record.
- Correction status
- Due by January 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by January 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization forms on file. 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 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 January 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record.
- Correction status
- Due by December 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a five- year work history verification. Technical assistance was provided to ensure a complete five-year work history is completed on child care personnel prior to hiring.
- Correction status
- Due by December 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization forms on file. 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 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 December 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement had an expired Student Health Examination on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current Student Health Examination on file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the facility failed to complete the facilitys daily indoor and outdoor checklist inspection. 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. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the vents are dusted regularly. Also, to ensure that the bugs are clean out of the lights. •
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several torn and ripped nap mats for the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all nap mats are in good repair and with impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several beddings (nap mats) stored with other children not stored in a sanitary manner. Technical assistance was provided that bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed items (scissors, tape, pen, and a tablet, etc.) stored on the changing table. Also, there were other miscellaneous items unrelated to diapering stored under the changing table. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not completed fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment. Technical assistance was provided that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization forms on file. 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 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 November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement had an expired Student Health Examination on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current Student Health Examination on file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a five- year work history verification. Technical assistance was provided to ensure a complete five-year work history is completed on child care personnel prior to hiring.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not completed safe sleep training within 30 days of employment. Technical assistance was provide that all child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [April 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed childrens files determined no parent received information about Distracted Adult brochure April 2025. Provider advised that the information was not provided to the parents in the month of April. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September. Provider advised that 97 children are enrolled, Licensing Specialist reviewed 36 childrens files (4-year-old 5-year and infant). •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider had Child Care Personnel signed the form. • Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 24. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child was given [dairy products (cheese it)] after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist was advised that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental gave the child listed on the supplemental food that he was allergic to. The facility had the information posted in the classroom and the Child Care Personnel failed to review and refresh her knowledge of allergy inside the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel review the posted list of allergies daily. The standard was brought back into compliance when the facility updated the protocol and made the classroom a peanut free classroom and mandate that all Child Care Personnel review the allergy list and signed that th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-13
No recorded violations in this report
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, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel 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. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
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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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 inspection, Provider failed to maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drills and was not present for the licensing authority to review. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all documents are maintained and available for the licensing agency to review. Fire extinguisher serviced May 2024. •
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, License Specialist reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization forms on file. 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 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 November 7, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF 40-hour introductory training. She began DCF training on 2/4/23 and was supposed to complete training on 5/4/24. As of the date of this inspection, Child Care Personnel has not completed DCF 40 training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the Child Care Personnel completed DCF 40 training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Narcotics, alcohol, or impairing drugs/paraphernalia were present on the premises or in vehicles used by the child care facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gift basket with two bottles of wine (Cave & Cove cabernet sauvignon and Douglass Hill merlot) in the preschool office. The bottles of wine were sealed and never opened. The Provider advised that the basket was there for the schools silent auction for an upcoming Gala. Technical assistance was provided that narcotics, alcohol, or impairing drugs/paraphernalia are not present on the premises or in vehicles used by the child care facility. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider removed the grift basket from the facility. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF 40-hour introductory training. She began DCF training on 2/4/23 and was supposed to complete training on 5/4/24. As of the date of this inspection, Child Care Personnel has not completed DCF 40 training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the Child Care Personnel completed DCF 40 training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child listed on the supplemental had expired Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children have current health examination of file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, Counselor observed a wasp nest side two playhouses (purple and pink princess house and blue and gray house). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that play structures are free of wasp and other insect.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the sink in the 1-year-old classroom (capacity 10) without the handwashing procedures. Technical assistance was provided to ensure diaper changing procedures and handwashing procedures are posted.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the diapering pad in the infant classroom (capacity 11) and 1-year-old classroom (capacity 10) was ripped. The changing table pad was no longer impermeable. Technical assistance was provided to replace the diaper pad.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40-hour introductory training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 within 90 days of employment/industry start date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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, Counselor determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The Child Care Personnel was supposed to complete the course on or before 3/6/24. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child listed on the supplemental had a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement is over two years old. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children have current health examination of file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed video footage of the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental aggressively grab a child leaving a scratch on the childs shoulder. Administration terminated the child care personnel and she isn't eligible for rehire. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all child care personnel are aware of disciplinary policies and that they adhere to them.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 re-inspection, the facility did not have a completed daily indoor and outdoor checklist. 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. Counselor emailed the provider a sample copy of the Daily indoor and Outdoor checklist.
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 re-inspection, the facility did not have a completed daily indoor and outdoor checklist. The provider completed the checklist in August but failed to complete several days in September. 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 November 23, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ discarded within 7 calendar days]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a Ziplock bag of perishable (previously frozen chicken patties) in the refrigerator dated 10/13/ 23. Technical assistance was provided that leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. The facility discarded the frozen chicken patties.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
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 inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have immunization forms on file. 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 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 November 23, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- At the time of the re-inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 10 days. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 23, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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 [outdoor metal equipment (yellow four seater seesaw, white space shuttle climb through tunnel, red train climb through tunnel, yellow car, and red helicopter)]. 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 inspection, Counselor observed all outdoor metal equipment (yellow four-seater seesaw, white space shuttle climb through tunnel, red train climb through tunnel, yellow car, and red helicopter) with peeling paint and signs of rust. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace affected equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by July 19, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [floor cleaner], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a spray bottle with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained floor cleaner. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful items are labeled. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider labeled the spray bottle.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the cups throughout the facility that were not label with first and last names. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all cups are labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2023
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel start introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization in his file. 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 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 April 6, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 tell me about your current process for maintaining the facility and ensuring that any needed repairs are addressed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that some areas of the facility, such as wall surfaces, were in need of repair. Asking about the current maintenance process helps understand how the center ensures the environment remains in good condition for children.
- Context
- A correction was due by 6/12/2026.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members have their required employment history and background screening documentation fully completed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that some employment history documentation was incomplete. This question helps parents understand the center's current practices for verifying staff records and maintaining compliance.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the daily health and safety inspections for your indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure everything is ready for the children each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where daily safety logs were not fully maintained. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that play areas are checked and ready for use.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members are up to date on their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate several instances across multiple years where staff training documentation was found to be incomplete. This question allows the director to explain how they track and ensure staff meet all required training standards.
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Finding-specific
How do you handle the storage and verification of children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted multiple instances where immunization or health records were expired. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for monitoring and updating these important documents.
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