Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3
- Local median
- 1.44
Kathleen Baptist Church Child Enrichment Center, Inc
3939 2nd St NW, Lakeland, FL 33810
- License:
- C10PO0195
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 125
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
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 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 27 available inspections for Kathleen Baptist Church Child Enrichment Center, Inc from February 24, 2023 through June 10, 2026.
19 inspections recorded violations, with 81 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 27
- Recorded violations
- 81
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 11
6 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
27 total inspections vs 8 local median in 33810
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 70%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 11
- Local average
- 2.72
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 9 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023August 25, 2023March 1, 2024October 30, 2024February 28, 2025June 27, 2025February 26, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 14 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023October 19, 2023March 1, 2024October 30, 2024February 28, 2025June 27, 2025February 26, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
March 1, 2024October 30, 2024February 28, 2025April 7, 2025June 27, 2025October 27, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
October 19, 2023March 1, 2024October 30, 2024June 27, 2025February 26, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 19, 2023November 21, 2023June 27, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 19, 2023June 14, 2024June 10, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 19, 2023June 27, 2025July 30, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 4, 2024October 30, 2024October 27, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 1, 2024June 14, 2024October 30, 2024Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 1, 2024June 10, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 19, 2023March 1, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of May.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed there was not an inspection completed for the month of May. The specialist, the staff and children did complete a fire drill during inspection. The staff did have their attendance logs, the children lined up and were taken to the respective safe locations in a timely manner. This returns the facility back to compliance for this standard. TA was given as a recommendation to complete fire drills around the same time each month, to possibly keep from missing them. Fire extinguisher last serviced: April 2026 Previously completed fire drills: 4.29.26 3.30.26 2.27.26
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were two classes that did not have the attendance log filled out completely. The staff completed the attendance with the specialist; returning the facility back into compliance for this standard. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the school aged older childrens playground with garbage on the ground to include chewed gum, food wrappers, paper disposable cups, plastic and a disposable coffee cup lid. The provider immediately picked up and discarded of all of the debris from the playground. Also, the specialist observed on the younger childrens playground the wooden stationary play equipment with a wooden plank that was protruding and not all the way nailed down secured in place. The wooden board moved when touched and was loose. TA was provided to ensure that trash and debris is not present on the playground as well as eliminate any other pote ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed expired snack food items at the facility provided for children enrolled. The specialist observed a box of penguin cheese crackers expired as of 1/16/2026, Halloween packages pretzels expired as of 11/30/2025. Also, buttered packaged crackers expired as of 2/11/2026. The provider immediately discarded of expired food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation set by Manufacturers for expiration dates.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [the current week snack menu posted in the school aged classroom reflecting specifically the snack for Tuesday listing Yogurt and water. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the current week snack menu posted in the school aged classroom reflecting specifically the snack for Tuesday listing Yogurt and water. The specialist advised that snacks must include 2 food groups. Also, the specialist encouraged the provider to ensure that snack foods offered also meet daily nutritional value and are substantial amount for nutrition. TA was provided to ensure that the facility offers children in care 2 food groups for snacks provided.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a childs bottles stored in the refrigerator in common room that was not labeled with the childs name. The provider immediately labeled the childs bottle with their full first and last name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that cups and bottles provided from home are labeled with the childrens full name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training annually. The staff last completed the training on 1/27/2025. The provider had the staff review the training on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan policy is reviewed as training initially and annually thereafter. Documentation of completed training must be maintained on file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 1/27/2025. The provider had the staff sign a current form on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel/volunteer sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. Specialist reviewed all 12 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the School aged classroom in the second buildings air conditioning vents with heavy dust build up also in the girls restroom the air circulator vent also was observed with dust in need of cleaning. The provider had a staff clean the vents at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the in-service training log for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental which reflected 12 hours of training completed. However, based on the DCF training transcript, the course Health Safety and Nutrition in the SR program was started on 5/20/2025 but never completed. The log the reflected 9 hours of training completed. After discussion with the provider the specialist advised that the staff completed Bloodborne pathogens refresher course on 11/4/2024 which was during the training timeframe and was 2 additional hours. At time of inspection, the provider added the completed course on the required trainin ... [truncated]
- 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplementals documented previous employment history documented but no documented reflecting all required employment details were verified. The specialist advised the provider that the employment details to include dates of employment, position title, job duties, reason for leaving, performance and rehireable status should be verified with the personnel completing the verification as described in rule. TA was provided to ensure that the provider verifies all previous work history for the past 5 years and documents verification to include all details above were verified by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the back second building classroom with school aged children facility calls day camp with no daily schedule posted. The staff completed a daily schedule for the planned activities and posted it at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a schedule of planned activities is posted in classrooms. Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, the provider advised that they have not conducted any field trips yet this summer as of today's date, but they will conduct field trips in the coming weeks; therefore this standard will be monitored at a future inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist noticed the middle window panel in the two year old classroom with drywall missing and peeling paint in reach of children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens mats torn in the one year old classroom causing them to not be impermeable. The provider has brand new mats stored at the facility and the mats were replaced at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mat are impermeable.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed pouches of Go Gurt yogurt stored in the double door upright refrigerator and freezer combo that was expired as of 6/13/2025. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed no diapering procedures posted near the diapering station in the two year old classroom near the window. The staff confirmed that they use the station to diaper children. The provider posted diapering procedures at time of inspection. Also, in the one year old classroom the staff diapered a child and did not follow all steps listed in the procedures. The staff washed her hands but did not wash the childs hands. The specialist advised the staff that she must also wash the childs has as listed on the diapering procedures posted. The staff immediately washed the childs hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to en ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
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 large wood and green outdoor equipment with slide with a screw protruding at the top left of the slide. Also, the specialist observed two ride on horse with the cloth material covering the springs on the outdoor toy torn and shredded also one of the springs was rusted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the large wood and green outdoor equipment with slide with a screw protruding at the top left of the slide. Also, the specialist observed two ride on horse with the cloth material covering the springs on the outdoor toy torn and shredded also one of the springs was rusted. The provider screwed the screw back in place and also removed the ride on horses from the playground at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor toys and equipment are maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training prior to starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 5/1/2025. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan initially and annual thereafter.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel has a signed form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child abuse and neglect form annually. The child care personnel signed current forms but not annually. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel/volunteers sign a child abuse and neglect form annually. Specialist reviewed all 11 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to verify information to include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance for the child care listed on the supplemental. TA was provided to ensure that the provider verifies all required information for past employment and documents on file for Licensing to review by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the ceiling tile in the one year old classroom replaced. However, in the school aged classroom a ceiling tile was still observed stained with wet spots near the air conditioning vents above the tables. The provider had maintenance staff to replace the ceiling tile in the closed classroom at time of inspection. The door leading to the two year old classroom as well as the window sill to the right of the multi-purpose classroom were also observed repainted. This brings the provider back into compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a child sleeping in the two and three year old classroom with their heads placed under chairs that were stacked high. The specialist asked the staff to move the child away from the stacked chairs. The staff immediately moved the child from under the stacked chairs at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children do not sleep under or against furniture that may create a potential hazard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed ceiling tiles in the facility that were stained with wet spots. The first ceiling tile was above the window unit air conditioner in the one year old classroom. The second ceiling tile stained was in the second building in the school ages children classroom surrounding the a/c vent above the tables. The specialist also observed the door to the two year old classroom with paint chipping and needing to be repainted. TS was provided to ensure that additional classroom doors in the main building are touched up with paint to remain in compliance for this standard. As well as in the multi purpose classroom near the front d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a wasp and wasp nest outside in the doorway leading to the preschool playground. The provider immediately had the wasp and nest taken down at time of inspection. The specialist also observed on the same playground the two red seesaws and the red stationary metal bus with paint chipping and needed to be repainted. The specialist suggests sanding down the equipment and repainting the equipment. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor equipment is repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record. The form was last dated on 11/30/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the driver listed on the supplemental with a physical that was expired and not completed annually. The drivers current physical on file was dated 10/12/2023. The physical is annually and expired on 10/12/2024. The driver did not complete a physical this year as of todays date. TA was provided to ensure that the driver has a current physical on file by the due date and does not transport children in care until a current drivers physical is on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by November 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few air conditioning vents in the multi-purpose front classroom that had dust build up. The counselor advised the provider that the vents need to be cleaned. The provider immediately had a staff clean the vents at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the stationary red metal bus on the preschool playground with paint chipping and needing to be painted. Also, the red handle on the wood and green climbing equipment with slide had paint chipping as well. The counselor advised the provider that the equipment needs to be sanded down and repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor equipment is painted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [ the snack menu in the SA classroom with the afternoon snack option for today and tomorrow with only one food group and water. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the snack menu in the SA classroom with the afternoon snack option for today and tomorrow with only one food group and water. The counselor advised that for snacks at least two food groups must be offered and that snacks should be nutritious. The provider advised that they will change the snack option to replace water with another food group. This afternoon they will serve the children granola bars and milk. The provider also changed tomorrows snack option for apple sauce and a fruit. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation of MyPlate.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a couple of childrens bottles and cups in the one year old and three year old classroom that were labeled with only the childrens first name. The provider had staff label each bottle and cup with the childrens first and last name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the cups and bottles are labeled appropriately per rule to remain in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing mat in the one year old classroom that was torn with a tear exposing the foam cushion causing it to not be impermeable. The provider switched out the diapering mat for a new mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the mat is replaced by the due date with a surface that is impermeable.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF training prior to leaving the industry in the 80s or before returning to the child care industry on 9/6/2024. The staff has completed 40 hour training on 10/26/2024. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete required 40 hour training within 12 months of working in the industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required 5 hr literacy course within 12 months of working in the industry. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not document in-service training completed on required log, CF-FSP Form 5268 for training completed 7/1/2023- 6/30/2024. The provider documented staffs training on the log at time of inspection and placed on file. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel documents in service hour training on required log and places on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete training initially prior to starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 9/6/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes training by the due date and documents on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel on the supplemental did not sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The form was last signed on 8/28/2023. The provider had the staff sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form at time of inspection on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. Counselor reviewed all 13 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [documentation of a second sweep was conducted for transportation]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys transportation log from the month of March 2024 for the 22 nd day and observed the staff did not document a second sweep was conducted for transportation. The provider explained that they were short a driver on that day. TA was provided to ensure that the transportation logs are complete with all required information.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor attempted to observe the facilitys vehicles for a working alarm in good condition. The facility tried to initiate the alarm on van 1 and van 2 to include the facilitys new van and the alarm did not work. The facility states the vans have technical issues. TS was provided to ensure that the vans are available for reinspection by the due date and in good working condition. TA was provided to ensure that the vans are in working condition by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the parents log for each childs sign in and out attendance with multiple children not signed out for the month of June. The child care personnel in the facility did not ensure that attendance was complete and accurate. Parents should sign their children in and out each day and documentation must be on file for 12 months. TA was provided to ensure that parents sign their child in and out each day the child is present at the facility. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental left the industry in 01/2019 and started in the industry 01/2018 and started 40-hour DCF training courses but did not test out to obtain the 40 hours prior to leaving the industry. The staff returned to the industry at the facility on 03/21/2024 out of compliance for training. The counselor reviewed the training transcript at time of inspection and staff has still not completed required DCF 40-hour training. The provider advised that the staff has an upcoming appointment to test this Saturday 4/6/2024. The staff should have completed training before being hired at the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [one year old classroom, three year old classroom and four year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [Staff left the classrooms alone with no active supervision ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the staff supervising the three year old children leave the classroom with the children in the classroom unsupervised to open the door for counselor when they arrived on site. Counselor also observed the staff supervising the one year old classroom walk around the hallway into the kitchen/ staff area of the facility to grab a snack leaving the one year old children alone in the classroom. While the counselor was completing a walk through of the facility, counselor observed the staff supervising the four year old children leave the classroom and walk to the classroom next door to bring a childs water bottle and left the childre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F and G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the transportation log for both used daily vehicles of the facility and on 2/28/2024 both logs did not have a second staff complete a sweep. Staff advised that the director is on vacation and there was no office staff from the church who could complete a second sweep and all other staff were in classrooms with children. Drivers advised that they completed a visual sweep once arriving to the facility. Counselor advised that 2 nd sweeps are required after transporting children in care and stated that going forward sweeps cannot be skipped. Staff advised that they have extra staff today and will complete both sweeps. TS was offer ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the toilets in the first building of the preschool near the three and four year old classrooms with toilets that need to be cleaned. The three year old seat of the toilet was in need of cleaning as well as the base of the toilet. Also the four year old classroom toilet had a dark ring inside the toilet bowl as well as the base of the toilet needed to be cleaned. Counselor asked staff who cleans the restrooms and they advised that the staff in the classrooms clean the restrooms, daily. Counselor also observed the restrooms in the second building school aged classroom which was not being used at time of inspection, due to no chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an outlet cover in the three year old classroom near the childrens table and chairs by the window without an outlet cover as well as in the multi purpose room the facility uses in the morning before they break off to their classrooms on the left side of the water fountain by the trash can with an outlet not covered. The counselor also observed an outlet cover missing in the school age room near the door closest to the street view across from the teacher's desk. Staff covered all outlets that were missing at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets are covered by the due date and maintained covered at all ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[a monthly fire drill documented for February]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- The counselor determined that the facility failed to complete a fire drill for the month of February 2024. The counselor observed the facilitys fire drill log and the last fire drill was completed 1/22/2024. The counselor asked staff present if they recall completing a fire drill last month and staff replied they can not confirm. A fire drill was completed during time of inspection, with counselor present and documented on the log as a make up for the month of February. Counselor advised that a fire drill for March must be completed and to continue to complete monthly fire drills going forward. TA was provided to ensure that monthly fire drills are completed and documented on ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ preschool playground theWood stationary equipment with slides and swings, the metal blue car and red fire truck and 4 way seesaws as well as school age playaground swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the preschool playground with resilient surface of mulch not meeting requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The mulch measured at over 3 inches near the red and blue swings, at 4 inches near the green swings attached to the wooden outdoor structure with a slide. The blue stationary car mulch measured at 5 inches, the red stationary fire truck measured at about 5 inches of mulch as well. Lastly, the 4 way multi colored seesaw mulch measured at 4 inches. The school aged playground swings measured at 5 inches of mulch. TA was provided to provider to ensure that all stationary equipment outdoor meets 6 inches in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2024
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor the child listed on supplemental with an Immunization form on file that was expired as of 2/28/2024. TA was provided to ensure that a current Immunization form is on file by the due date for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed most of the facilitys staff listed on the supplemental with Child Abuse and Neglect forms not signed annually. The forms were signed in 1/2023 but not resigned annually in 2024. TA was provided to provider to ensure that all staff working at least 10 hours a month or more have a current Child Abuse and Neglect form signed annually by the due date. Counselor reviewed all 10 staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the three and four year old combined classroom watching Mickey mouse Christmas movie on Disney +. Counselor asked staff what the children were watching and she stated the above title. Staff advised that she knew media had to be educational and stated she will turn it off. Staff changed the television to YouTube and played a clean-up song and video as the children cleaned up the front room to divide into their classrooms at 9am. TA was provided to ensure that children who are offered media utilize media for educational purpose only.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [20 children mixed ages, majority age 2 years old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [20 children mixed ages, majority age 2 years old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the two, three and four year old group classrooms on the playground with 2 child care personnel, one staff left the playground to take a child to the restroom, leaving the ratio 1 staff to 20 children of mixed ages. The ratio was corrected shorty after when the director joined the staff on the playground. Staff later returned from taking the child to the restroom and the director was relieved. TA was provided to ensure that the facility remains in ratio at all times. Provider was encouraged to review ratio requirements with all staff as a reminder to ensure ratio is met. Ratio: completed at time of inspection 2 staff; 20 child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one year old classroom not follow the planned classroom schedule in that the schedule read outdoor time from 10-10:30am but children did not go outside until after 10:30, closer to 10:40am. Provider advised that the staff in the classroom is not used to being with that age group due to staffing issues. Counselor advised that planned activities are outlined in the schedule and staff should follow accordingly. Also, the three year old classroom schedule read outdoor time from 10:00 am to 10:30am as well however, counselor observed combined classrooms of three and four year olds on the playground at the same time around 9:30 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the four year old classroom with an outlet not covered near the teachers desk. As well as on the preschool playground near the table and chair for staff there were two outlets observed with no covering. All outlets observed are in reach of children. Provider immediately placed covers in the outlets at the time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets are covered and remain covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the refrigerator and freezer mini fridge combo with the freezer section without a thermometer. TA was provided to ensure that a thermometer is placed in the freezer by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that all child care personnel listed on the supplemental failed to complete exposure plan training refresher of the blood borne pathogens annually. Staff last completed the training 6/2/2022 and prior to 6/2/2023 the staff should have completed a refresher course. Provider stated that she was unaware of the requirement for completing a refresher annually. Counselor answered all of the providers questions and explained the course refresher needs to be completed annually for all child care personnel. Also, all child care personnel did not initially complete exposure plan training. Provider stated that she was unaware that all ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys school aged afterschool files without the know your childs facility brochure acknowledged on file for Licensing to review. Provider stated that she was not aware that the school age children needed the brochure acknowledged and only thought it was for the preschool. Licensing advised provider that the standard for the brochure is also listed in the SA handbook as a requirement for enrollment information. TA was provided to ensure that the facility offers the brochure to school age children enrolled and have parents acknowledge the brochure on file for Licensing to review by the due date. Counselor reviewed all 5 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
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 detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [brochures were not signed in the appropriate months]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys school ages afterschool files with the Distracted Driver and Influenza brochures signed in various months like June and July and not signed in the appropriate months. Influenza months are August or September and Distracted drivers is September and April. Counselor reviewed the appropriate months with provider and provider stated that she understood. TA was provided to provider to ensure that brochures are acknowledged in appropriate months only and available on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the provider determined that child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete 5 five year work history and had gaps of employment dates within the five years from the date of hire. Licensing discussed with provider to review all work history and go ensure the history has no gaps and is complete with five years from the date of hire. TA was provided to ensure that there are no gaps of employment dates and that all employment history is documented to include 5 years from the date of hire at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys daily attendance log book near the front door of the facility not documented with the departure time of multiple children and without parent signature for all dates where children attended. TA was provided to provider to ensure that all children are signed in and out for at both arrival and departure on all days that children are in attendance. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the fencing on the school age playground near the side gate exit on the right-side facing playground with a gap of 6 inches. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fencing is at ground level and must be maintained. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all of the stationary equipment on both playgrounds ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed both playgrounds preschool and school age the protective ground covering did not meet the 6-inch requirement in depth. On the preschool playground the outdoor stationary play equipment to include the blue metal car measured at 3 inches of mulch, the multi colored teeter totter measured at 4 inches of mulch, the red metal van measured at 5 inches of mulch and the orange metal car with yellow steering wheels measured at 3 inches, the climbing wood equipment with green slide measured at 3 inches of mulch, the swings measured at 3 inches of mulch, the red metal van with yellow steering wheels measured at 4 inches of mulch and th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the fence on the school aged playground was not 48 inches in height. There were measures of 46 and 47 inches. All areas of the fence and gate must be a minimum 48 inches in height. Provider stated that a suggestion will be made to the church to replace the gate to a 6-foot fence of a different material. Licensing advised that DCF is not asking for the fence to be replaced but suggested resolutions to help provider find a more permanent solution to the fence not meeting required standards. Provider understood and stated that the fence will be discussed with the church to make changes that bring the fencing up to standard. Tec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the bottom of the side gate on the school aged playground with a gap of 5 inches and also over 4 and a half inches in some areas. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fencing be continuous and have a gap of no more than 3.5 inches.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed bottles and cups in the three- and four-year-old classroom that were not labeled with the childs first and last names. Provider stated that parents are labeling cups, then the next day parents provided a different cup not labeled. Licensing advised that staff should visually check bottles and inform parents immediately at drop off or requirement for bottles being labeled. Provider immediately labeled unlabeled bottles using tape and a marker. Also, suggestion was provided for staff to add tape to water bottles unlabeled and write the first and last name with a sharpie marker. Counselor also observed all other classrooms and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings on the school aged playground, blue metal car with steering wheel is mounted, , the multi colored (red, purple, yellow) teeter totter, the swings, the red metal van with yellow steering wheels and green and wooden outdoor equipment with slide] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the mulch on the stationary equipment on the school aged playground did not meet the 6 inches in depth and 6 ft around the perimeter. The swings on the school aged playground measured at 4 inches of mulch. Also, on the preschool playground the mulch also did not meet the 6 inches in depth and 6 ft around the perimeter. The blue metal car with steering wheel is mounted and measured at almost 2.5 inches, the multi colored (red, purple, yellow) teeter totter measured at almost 4 inches of mulch, the swings measured below 3.5 inches of mulch and the red metal van with yellow steering wheels measured at 3 inches of mulch. The gre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the two vans and the bus were checked. The bus alarm is not working. The representative from the church attempted several times and it would not work. When he did get it to work it took about five minutes. Technical support to get the alarm working and follow the requirements set forth in the handbook: Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the cas ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, several of the ceiling vents were dusty and needed to be cleaned. Also in the 3-4-year-old classroom, there were cobwebs on the windows. Technical support was provided to clean the ceiling vents and the windows.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated that the teachers clean but do not maintain a log. Technical support was provided to have a log for areas that need to be inspected daily for basic health and safety issues. The log must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the room with the refrigerator had no capacity posted. Technical support to post the capacity of 14 on the wall in a place that is conspicuous.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was burlap material exposed, which presented a tripping hazard on the preschool playground. Technical support was provided to take the burlap off the playground. The provider noted that they are using it to hold the mulch, but it is not needed and only can present a tripping hazard as the mulch is not maintained. Also, the area leading to the playground had an active wasp nest. Someone from the church side came and spray. Technical support to remove the wasp nest.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the fence on the school-aged ground was not 48 inches in height. There were areas that measured from 43 inches to 46 inches. All areas on the fence and gate need to be at minimum 4 feet in height. Technical support was provided to add zip ties or some time of support to the top of the fence to attach the spokes to the bar.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the bottom of the fence had a gap of almost 5.5 inches. Technical support was provided that fencing has to be continuous and have a gap of no greater than 3.5 inches.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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
- Report comments
- A child was resting on a mat in the 2-3 year old classroom which had a large tear in it. The teacher in the room replaced the mat with one in good repair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 3-4 year old cups were not labeled with the first and last names. Technical support to label and cups with the childrens first and last names.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [blue car] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the stokes on the blue car that anchors the car had lifted and was no longer anchored. This was completed at the time of inspection as the church representative removed the blue car from the playground.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary equipment on the preschool playground and the school aged program. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the mulch on all stationary equipment did not meet the 6-inch depth and 6 feet around the perimeter on the preschool-sized playground as well as the school-aged playground (swings). Technical support is provided to add more resilient surfaces to the items that are stationary by design. The height requirement is 6 inches in depth and 6 feet around the perimeter. The church representative was spoken to about taking some of the mulch from the areas that do not require a resilient surface.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 the inspection, a staff member who began in the industry on June 2, 2022, did not complete her 5 hours of early literacy. Technical support to complete the early literacy course by the next re-inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 [several children were missing distracted adult brochures. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there are 64 children enrolled per the provider. There were 29 children files checked - all newly enrolled and files B-K, R-Z, and L-M. There were several children without adult-distracted brochures. Technical support to have it completed in the months of April and September.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [there were several children not accounted for on the rosters. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the children were lying down for a nap. Several minutes after they were all settled, one classroom teacher was standing watching the children while the other classroom teacher was sitting on the floor. An attendance roster was asked for in the 2- 3 year old classroom, not all children were accounted for on the roster. When questioned she stated that the children are on a different roster. In the 3-4 year old room, the roster was asked for and not all children were accounted for. She stated that the children were on a different roster. The provider and teachers were explained that they must account for all children, as children transition, they s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that a new staff, whom is listed on the supplemental, did not have a 5131 form in their file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all staff have 5131 forms in their files. This was completed at time of inspection as the form was completed with the counselor on site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed attendance records from October 2022-February 2023. There were children missing departure times throughout October and November. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children have arrival and departure times. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring daily attendance logs are completed accurately for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that attendance logs have been found incomplete during multiple inspections, including as recently as June 2026. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now ensures that all arrival and departure times are consistently recorded.
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Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to verify and document the full employment history for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a repeated pattern of missing or incomplete employment history documentation for staff over the past few years. This question allows the director to explain the current verification procedures in place to ensure all required details are on file.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the required annual physicals and training for staff who transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections show concerns regarding transportation logs, vehicle safety, and driver requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center currently maintains compliance with these safety-related transportation standards.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining the safety of outdoor play equipment and ensuring the play area remains free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have repeatedly noted issues with outdoor equipment maintenance and debris in play areas. Asking about the current maintenance schedule provides insight into how the center keeps the play space safe for children.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on required health and safety training, such as exposure plans?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show that training documentation for health and safety procedures has been a recurring area of focus during inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center currently tracks and completes these mandatory staff requirements.
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