Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.57
- Local median
- 1.99
Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc.
146 Martin Luther King Blvd NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- License:
- C10PO0263
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 85
- License expiration:
- August 1, 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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 13, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 46 available inspections for Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. from January 10, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
29 inspections recorded violations, with 118 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in 10 inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 46
- Recorded violations
- 118
- Higher-concern violations
- 32
- Repeated topics
- 10
6 in last 12 months
30 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
46 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33881
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 53%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 10
- Local average
- 4.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 10 inspections, with 20 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023November 16, 2023December 18, 2023March 18, 2024April 24, 2024May 21, 2024October 22, 2024February 18, 2025April 25, 2025March 26, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023August 28, 2023March 18, 2024February 18, 2025March 26, 2026May 19, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023August 28, 2023November 16, 2023December 18, 2023January 25, 2024October 24, 2025May 19, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023November 16, 2023December 18, 2023March 26, 2026May 19, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
March 18, 2024April 24, 2024April 25, 2025March 26, 2026May 19, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
March 18, 2024May 23, 2025June 16, 2025July 21, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023April 24, 2024March 26, 2026May 19, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
June 16, 2025March 26, 2026May 19, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 2, 2023February 18, 2025March 26, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 16, 2025March 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed several areas of the facility with peeling/chipped paint, still in need of painting. Areas to include the mixed ages classroom walls and wall column. The two year old and infant classroom walls and window sills. The provider advised she wants to repaint all of the walls and did not have a chance to complete it since the last inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed trash and debris on the playground floor to include disposable cups and litter, food wrappers. Also, the hole near the gate pole on the playground was still present and not filled causing a potential trip hazard. The specialist also observed the grass like carpet material not secured in place on the edges and rolled up causing a potential trip hazard. The material added must be maintained in good condition and secured down. TA was provided to ensure that the other potential hazards are eliminated by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the green mesh material added to the fence on the street side of the outdoor playground secured with zip ties with some areas still showing a gap in fencing that is more than 3 and a half inches. The provider and specialist discussed this standard in detail to maintain compliance and specialist suggested utilizing a heavy duty privacy mesh, lattus and or chicken wire secured onto the fence to ensure that gaps of more than 3 and a half inches are eliminated. The provider stated that she understood and will work on maintaining compliance with fencing. Extra time allotted to align providers due date provide. TA was p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed some plush toys in the VPK classroom in the corner near the tree mural on the wall heavily stained. Also, the infant classroom the rocker chair was observed clean and the crawling green/brown furniture however, the four pack n plays in the infant room were still observed with heavy staining and in need of cleaning. The specialist suggested that the provider use a stain remover, furniture cleaner or power/machine wash plush toys and furniture. TA was provided to ensure that the indoor toys and furniture are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the stationary tires] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the wooden stationary swing set on the younger childrens playground with the frame still present, but the swings were removed for use. Also, on both childrens playgrounds the stationary tires were still present. The provider advised they are play equipment that children use to balance on and crawl under. The provider and specialist discussed this standard in detail. The provider advised that she will place the tires down and find an alternative use for them like a flower pot for dcor and eliminate all stationary equipment on the playgrounds. TA was provided to ensure that if stationary equipment is present it has ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the provider had all 6 staff in the facility trained in CPR. The CPR training was completed on 5/12/2026 and is valid for 2 years. The training was completed after the due date provided and is brought back into compliance at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure an adequate number of staff are trained in CPR and documentation is placed on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the provider had all 6 staff in the facility trained in First aid. The First aid training was completed on 5/12/2026 and is valid for 2 years. The training was completed after the due date provided and is brought back into compliance at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure an adequate number of staff are trained in First aid and documentation is placed on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a complete personnel file for staff 1 listed on the supplemental. Staff 2, used as other personnel still had no file. TA was provided to ensure that staff have personnel files with all required forms on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the previous individual present during last inspection was not observed at the facility. However, the owners son was present at time of inspection. The specialist observed the individual exiting a classroom and went into the directors office inside the facility. The provider and specialist checked the Clearinghouse and the individual does not have an eligible level II background screening. Once the Director came on site, she indicated that she was aware her son is here, but it was only for the day and they were leaving together. During time of inspection, the individual remained in the office then left off ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1 ] child care personnel for [6 one year old children is required/ ones are present] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7 ones/two mix, ones present] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 staff; 11 children ages two and three years old (maj.3) 1 staff; 15 children ages three and four years old (maj.4) 1 staff; 7 children ages one and two years old (maj. 1) 1 staff; 4 infants Updated ratio 1 staff; 11 children ages two and three years old (maj.3 1 staff; 16 children ages three and four years old (maj.4) 1 staff; 6 children ages one and two years old (maj. 1) 1 staff; 4 infants 1 other staff
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- 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 posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the three year old classroom with two and three year old children present the first classroom near the office with no daily activities schedule posted. The provider advised that she took it down and forgot to put it back up. TA was provided to ensure that the daily activities schedule is posted in the classroom by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
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 with peeling/missing paint. Theres areas include the window sills in the infant classroom. The walls and column in the three year old classroom. The walls in the two year old classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the facility touches up with paint the areas of the facility by the due date. TS was provided to ensure that the facility is maintained clean to include common areas, food preparation, floors, restrooms, and trash is discarded when full. Also, to include the facilitys dog food and water bowl.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Animals or birds kept as classroom pets were not caged. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys dog roaming the VPK classroom with children present and at times the main hallway, not caged. The provider and Office of Licensing have discussed the dogs presence in the facility previously and provider has been advised that the dog cannot roam freely throughout the facility/ classroom when children in care are present. The specialist also observed a child in the VPK classroom attempt to pick the dog up in his hands and the dog snapped at him with his teeth. The child continued to follow the dog around in the classroom and attempted again to pick up the dog and the dog then more aggressively snapped a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-15
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, the Licensing specialist observed potential hazards on the playground. To include liter/debris, trash on the playground. Also, there was a metal rusted stake observed on the playground near the back of the building on the older childrens playground. Near the fence gate separating the playgrounds there is a hole in the ground causing a potential trip hazard. TA was provided to ensure that the playground is not observed with any other hazards by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the black fencing facing the street with gaps measuring to more than 3 and a half inches the provider has added green mesh to fill the gaps, but some areas are exposed. TS was provided to ensure that the material added is maintained. TA was provided to ensure that the gaps are eliminated by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a couple of childrens mats in the three year old classroom that were torn exposing the foam cushion causing the mat to not be impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that mats have an impermeable surface by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the garbage can in the food preparation area with no lid covering. The trash was observed in the morning overflowing before 10am. TA was provided to ensure that the garbage can in the kitchen has a lid covering by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed staff in the kitchen preparing food for lunch and washing dishes in the food preparation area working with no head covering. The specialist asked the staff if she had a head covering and she immediately placed a hair net on at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff working in the food preparation area wear a head covering.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
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, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens bottles and cups in the infants and three year old classroom that were not labeled with the childrens names or labeled with the childs first name and last initial. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childrens full names.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed hand washing procedures to include how to wash hands but not when in the childrens restroom and classrooms where diapering takes place. The specialist advised the provider that hand washing signs to include how and when to wash hands is required near hand washing sinks. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures are posted near handwash sinks required for diapering, toileting and food preparation.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a diapering station in the last restrooms near the exit door used by children with no diapering procedures posted. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering procedures are posted near the diapering station by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed toys and furniture throughout the facility that was not maintained in a sanitary manner to include some plush toys in the VPK classroom. As well as the baby floor mats in the infant classroom observed with stains and in need of cleaning. Also, the pack n play used by infants on the side railing and the mats surface observed with stains. The books shelves and childrens cubbies were observed throughout the facility with debris. TA was provided to ensure that the indoor toys and furniture are maintained sanitary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the younger childrens playground infant swings and stationary tires were observed hard causing it to not be an efficient resilient surface. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the outdoor playgrounds covered with a grass like rug material. The resilient surface underneath the grass like material added is sand. On the younger childrens playground infant swings and stationary tires were observed requiring a resilient surface. On the edges of the playground and near tires the specialist was able to pull back the resilient surface and measured the sand and it meets in 6 inches requirement. The grass like material is secured in place using metal stakes. The resilient surface of sand however is not maintained and is hard causing it to not be an efficient resilient surface. TA was provided to en ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an adequate number of staff present on site to maintain coverage for personnel trained in CPR. The facility had 1 staff who was trained in person. The facility needs at least 3 staff with current training in CPR and at least 1 of those staff must have in person CPR training. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an adequate number of staff trained in CPR are present in direct supervision of children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an adequate number of staff present on site to maintain coverage for personnel trained in First aid. The facility had 1 staff who was trained in person. The facility needs at least 3 staff with current First Aid training. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an adequate number of staff trained in First aid are present in direct supervision of children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a file maintained at the facility for Licensing to view. TA was provided to ensure that the staff have a file with all current required forms by the due date. Specialist reviewed all 6 staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an individual sitting in the VPK classroom while conducting ratio. The provider advised that it was the owners mother. The provider advised that the individual does not have a background screening for eligibility in child care and has come to the facility starting in the last couple weeks and sits in the classroom typically with the director and interacts with children in care. The staff is never left alone with children. The specialist asked the provider to remove the individual from the classroom. The provider moved the individual to the office immediately and ensured she had a ride to leave the facility. The prov ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 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 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a tubes of diaper rash cream/ointment (Butt Paste) on the lower shelf of a cabinet accessible to the children in the 1-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided that all medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider moved the medication. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to have an annual fire inspection completed annually. Last year fire inspection was completed on 5/17/24 and this year fire inspection completed on 7/17/25. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. This standard is back into compliance when fire inspection was completed. • Fire drill conducted 8/13/24, 9/17/14, 10/15/24, 11/13/24, 12/3/24, 1/14/25, 2/22/25, 3/31/25, 5/30/25, 6/6/25, 6/18/25, and 7/18/25. • Fire drill was conducted today in the presence of licensing authority using approved fire alarm system that sounded. • Emergency Preparedness d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys annual license posted despite being previously advised on 5-23-25 that due to being on probation the Probationary license must be posted. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that current license is posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. This is a probation inspection. • Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, this is a probationary inspection, therefore, this standard is not monitored. •
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC available in the food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that there were no fire extinguisher present at the facility and inside the food service area. All fire extinguishers were at the fire company to be serviced and retagged. Technical assistance was provided to that fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, always serviced and maintained with current inspection tags. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that there were no fire extinguisher present at the facility. All fire extinguishers were at the fire company to be serviced and retagged. Technical assistance was provided that the distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet from rooms occupied by children. Also, that fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, always serviced and maintained with current inspection tags.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the leg of the wooden table was broken and not in good repair]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a wooden table inside the 1-year-old classroom with broken leg. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all furnishing are in good repair and free from potential hazards. Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, this is a probationary inspection, therefore, this standard is not monitored. •
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguishers inside the facility was tagged and serviced in April 2024. Technical assistance was provided that fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Fire drill conducted 8/13/24, 9/17/14, 10/15/24, 11/13/24, 12/3/24, 1/14/25, 2/22/25, and 3/31/25. • Emergency Preparedness drill conducted 11/25/24 (lock down). • Fire extinguisher serviced April 2024. • Fire inspection completed 5/17/24. •
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 [in the month of April 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to complete a fire drill in the month of April 2025. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2025
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed three cans of Enfamil formula (expired 11/1/24 and 3/1/25). Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider trashed the expired foods. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility stored formula on a shelf next to cleaning chemical (glass cleaner). Technical assistance was provided was to ensure that poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. Products must not be stored on shelves above food preparation areas and/or food products intended for human consumption, unless placed in bins that are impermeable. This standard was brought back into compliance when provided trashed the formula and it was no longer stored next to the formula. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-20
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, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had 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 May 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom (infant 1-year-old) with 7 children with 1 Child Care Personnel. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that appropriate ratio is always followed.At the time of inspection, the ratio was as follows.. Infants 1-year-old 7:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 3-year-old 11:1 Child Care Personnel • 4-year-old 5-year-old 11:1 Child Care Personnel • Corrected ratio Infants 2:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 6:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 3-year-old 14:1 Child Care Personnel • 4-year-old 5-year-old 11:1 Child Care Personnel • Additional Child Care Personnel •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the area rug in all classrooms in usage were not cleaned and stained. Also, several ceiling vents were dusty and not clean. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Also, clean affected areas and to ensure daily cleaning are completed. Technical assistance was also provided to touch up paint the peeling paint on the walls and replace stained ceiling tiles. •
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed open boxes of Life cereal on the shelves, neither item was properly sealed or dated. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several gallons of milk left out on a cart from breakfast. Also, a gallon of milk was left out on the kitchen counter. Technical assistance was provided that no milk and/or food should sit out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. This standard was brought back into compliance when provided put up the milk in the refrigerator. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed breastmilk in infant room refrigerator was not labeled with childs first and last name. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all breastmilk, food, formula are labeled with childs first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-04
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had 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 March 20, 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 inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired health exam physical on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
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, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had no 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 21, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization on file as of 2/28/24. 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 June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [Fabuloso multipurpose cleaner], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed spray bottles with purple chemicals inside a spray without labels. The spray bottle had bubbles inside after being shaken. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that spay bottles are labeled correctly. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider labeled the spray bottle. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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, Counselor observed the silver refrigerator/freezer (General Electric Profile) inside the kitchen without a thermometer. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all freezers and refrigerators have appropriate thermometers.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- 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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor 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 May 24, 2024
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 8. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemicals], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed spray bottles of chemicals in 1-year-old classroom (capacity of 12) without labels. The spray bottle had bubbles inside after being shaken. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that spay bottles are labeled correctly.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed the facility's fire extinguishers and discovered that the facility failed to recertify the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher was serviced December 2022. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced/certified annually. Fire drill conducted 1/9/24, 2/13/24, and 3/6/24. •
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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, the provider failed to maintain the facilitys fire drill log. The provider was unable to locate the facilitys fire drill log 2023 for licensing agency to review. Technical assistance was provided that the facility must have written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [the Child Care Personnel was washing the children's sippy cups]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the children in care sippy cups inside the handwashing sink. The Child Care Personnel was later observed washing/cleaning the cups inside the sink designated for handwashing. Technical assistance was provided that handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had no Student Health Examination form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental had expired Student Health Examination forms. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete required training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2024
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 re-inspection, Counselor 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 February 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete required training.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
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 re-inspection, Counselor 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 January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 re-inspection, Counselor determined that the one of the two children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization forms. 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 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in services and a background screening resubmission was not completed. The provider re-submitted the Child Care Personnel background screening today in the presence of the Counselor. Technical assistance was provided to rescreen any Child Care Personnel with a 90-day break in service.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete required training.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2023
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, Counselor 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 December 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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, safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have proof of safe sleep training and fire extinguisher training within 30 days of date of hire. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that 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.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor 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. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider trained the Child Care Personnel on the facility exposure plan. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
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 determined that the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization forms. 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 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in services and a background screening resubmission was not completed. Technical assistance was provided to rescreen any Child Care Personnel with a 90-day break in service.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed a Child Care Personnel with 6 children (mixed age group of infants and 1-year-old). Technical assistance was provided that the infant to Child Care Personnel ratio is 1 Child Care Personnel to 4 infants. Child Care Personnel must revisit and study Child Care Personnel to child ratio. Also, to always adhere to correct ratio. At the time of re-inspection, the ratio was as follows.. Infants 1-year-old 6:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old school age 7:1 Child Care Personnel • Assistant Director • Corrected ratio Infants 1-year-old 6:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 2:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old school age 7:1 Child Care Personnel •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete all ten required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that required in-service training are competed during the states fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023. Also, to complete the outstanding 9 hours of in-service training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the female bathroom measuring at less than 20-foot candles. The female bathroom foot candle range was between 6.15 9.13 in some areas. Technical assistance was provided to add more lightening to increase the candle foot to at least 20.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the re-inspection, two unused classrooms were observed not set up and material thrown around in various places. Technical assistance was provided classroom not in use need to be cleaned and ready for children coming into care. Also, the stand-up freezer inside the storage room near the kitchen was not cleaned and had spillage and debris. Also, refrigerator/freezer combination was not clean and had spillage and debris. Technical assistance was provided to implement a daily clean schedule and follow through with it. Clean affected area before due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed five -year work history (without gaps) documented on file. Counselor observed that the Child Care Personnel had two gaps in her employment. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that five-year work history is completed with no gaps. If there are gaps in employment, documents the gaps.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
- 12-19 At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 10.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the female bathroom measuring at less than 20-foot candles. The female bathroom foot candle range was between 3.15 7.50 in some areas. Technical assistance was provided to add more lightening to increase the candle foot to at least 20.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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, Counselor observed Great Value strawberry yogurt (expired 5/30/23) and Great Value vanilla yogurt (expired 7/16/23). Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not document their 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 August 18, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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 [documentation were not in the children file. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a Distracted Adult brochure on file for April 2023. 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 and a copy placed in the child's file. Provider advised that 39 children are enrolled, Counselor reviewed all childrens files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, throughout the facility there are some rooms that are cluttered with toys thrown around and other items. The rooms are not set up and material thrown around in various places. Also, the vents in the hallways have dust and need to be cleared. There is also a stand-up freezer that is not cleaned with orange juice on the bottom of it. Lastly, in the kitchen area kids playing cards and a bottle of ointment was on the floor. Technical support was provided that this area needs to be cleaned. Lastly, the ceiling tiles need to be cleaned as there is dust on them. Technical assistance provided to clean the ceiling tiles, clean the freezer, and all rooms. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there is chipped paint throughout the facility. Also, in the hallways next to the boy's bathroom there is a baseboard that was broken. Technical assistance to sandpaper the walls and paint them. Also fix the broken baseboard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [Cleaning solution ], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a cleaning solution was not labeled. The cook labeled the bottle soap and water, placing the standard into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was a wooden platform on the playground that had the wooden splintering where a child can injury themselves. Technical support the platform needs to be fixed where they are no chipped or splintered wood or remove it. Also, there is gold putting area where the indoor carpet is ripped and has not presented a tripping hazard. Technical support to either remove it or fix the golfing area to where it is in good repair and no longer a hazard. The inner gate on the playground has the gate no longer attached to the post. Technical support to fix the inner gate.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection there was a child that was not placed 18 inches apart from the other sleeping child. The teacher moved the child, placing the standard into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [There was no handwashing sink in the infant room. They prepare bottles, making it food preparation. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the infant teacher explained that they mix bottles in the room to prepare it for the children. There is only one sink in the room, labeled handwashing. Technical support was provided to the teacher and the provider that a new sink can get either get plumbed in with a temperature of a 100 degrees or have parents bring bottle prepared with first and last names and place them into the fridge. Once in the fridge they can warm the bottles as needed in the warmer and at the end of the day they need to return and used and unused bottles to the parents/guardians. The bottle should never be rinsed in the sink.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed vegetable oil being stored next to paint and hand sanitizer. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that poisonous/toxic or cleaning products are stored separately from food items.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-20
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a package of chicken that is not labeled and dated inside the freezer. Technical support to label the chicken and all items that labeled and date them.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the menu posted in the main lobby not to be current. The menu posted was the menu from the previous week (May 15, 2023 May 19, 2023). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that menus are posted weekly.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [there was a hole in the mesh side and the mattress was too small for the pack n play]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a pack n play used for the infant had hole in the mesh sides. Also, the pack n play mattress was smaller and did not fit correctly. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that furnishing is safe for the children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a little Tykes play equipment had cracks in it. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the Little Tykes play equipment had cracks in it. Technical support to remove the item.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed five -year work history (without gaps) documented on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that five-year work history is completed with no gaps.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection counselor observed the area rug in all classrooms in usage were not cleaned and stained. Baseboards throughout the facility were not cleaned and had dirt and dust. As well as the vents and fire alarm throughout facility had dust build up. Also, the upright freezer located off to the right off the kitchen had spillage at the bottom and rust on the outside base. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Also, to clean the affected areas prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the inner entrance fenced gate had a gap over three inches. Also, the black fenced along roadside had a gap of four- and three-quarter inches. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no more than three and a half gaps in the fencing.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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 re-inspection, Counselor 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 June 2, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed five -year work history documented on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that five-year work history is completed and maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4 year old ] group was inadequate in that [the Child Care Personnel left the classroom, leaving the children alone. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the children in the 4-year-old classroom alone. The Child Care Personnel had stepped out the classroom leaving the children alone during nap time. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that direct supervision is maintained at all times. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel returned to the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the inner entrance fenced gate had a gap of four and a quarter inch. Also, the black fenced along roadside had a gap of four- and three-quarter inches. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no more than three and a half gaps in the fencing.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection counselor observed multiple toys (baby dolls and musical toys) in the one-year-old and VPK classrooms to be not cleaned in that the clothing was filthy and musical toys has rust. Also, the area rug in all classrooms in usage were not cleaned and stained. Baseboards throughout the facility were not cleaned and had dirt and dust. As well as the vents and fire alarm throughout facility had dust build up. Also, the upright freezer located off to the right off the kitchen had spillage at the bottom and rust on the outside base. The infant diaper changing table was not clean in that it had dust, sand and debris build up. Technical assistance was provided t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the children's restroom located to the right of the staff restroom's door was damaged and had parts missing and exposed rusted nails. The lock on the door was also broken and not in place. Also, the diaper changing table in the one-year-old room had broken wood that was chipped and was splintering hazard for children and staff. The green table located in the VPK classroom was torn and had exposed cushion like material. The yellow tabletop and matching shelving in the VPK classroom had paint chipping. Also, the older children's playground had broken toys (grill missing a wheel). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that faci ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemical], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning chemical located in the one-year-old classroom and inside the unsecured staff restroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all spray bottles are labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the inner entrance fenced gate had a gap of four and a quarter inch. Also, the black fenced along roadside had a gap of four and three quarter inches. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no more than three and a half gaps in the fencing. Per Child Care Facility Handbook, fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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 [December 2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that there was no fire drill documented for December 2022. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. The standard was brought back into compliance when a fire drill was conducted in the presence of licensing staff.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed perishable foods (cheese, deli meat and cucumber) in a white trash bag on the floor stored between the chest freezer and fridge/freezer combo. A case of wipes was on top of the bag. The items in the white bag were wet and had a foul-smelling odor emanating due to the unproperly stored items. Technical assistance was provided to store or dispose of food items properly. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider properly disposed of the bag and its contents.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-16
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, Counselor observed the refrigerator in the infant's classroom did not have a thermometer. The upright freezer located to the right of the kitchen was also missing a thermometer and the chest freezer outside of the kitchen also did not have a thermometer. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all freezers and refrigerators have appropriate thermometers.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time the inspection, Counselor observed menu posted in the lobby was dated for March 6-10th.Technical assistance was provided to post menu at the beginning of the week in a conspicuous location easily seen by parents. Also, that the menu must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians and any substitutions must be noted. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider posted an updated menu that was dated for current week.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed bottles in the infant's classroom were not labeled with child's first and last name. Technical assistance was provided that all bottles sent from home are labeled with children's first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 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
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was non-compliance with training requirements when leaving the industry. The Child Care Personnel beginning in the industry on 9/5/18 and left the industry on 11/22/19. Child Care Personnel was rehired on 1/23/23 and has yet to complete required training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure the Child Care Personnel complete required training (including passing testing) prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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 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 April 27, 2023
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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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that all Child Care Personnel did not have documentation of annual refresher of exposure plan on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that documentation of exposure plan refresher is completed on an annual basis and maintained in personnel files.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunizations. 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 27, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a physical recorded in children's file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have a physical on file withing thirty days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect reporting requirement forms on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Abuse and Neglect forms are signed on an annually. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care personnel signed the Child Abuse and Neglect form. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 6 files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- 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, Counselor determined that the Child Care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed five- year work history documented on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that five-year work history is completed and maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was not rescreen in the Clearinghouse when hired. The Child Care Personnel had over a 90-day break in service in the industry. Technical assistance was provided to rescreen any Child Care Personnel with a 90-day break in service. Per CCF handbook, Child Care Personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15; 3 year old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [24; 3 and 4 year old children] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor obtained information from interviews, and daily attendance that the facility was out of ratio during the morning of 2/13/23 for the 3/4 year old age group. 1:15 3 year olds, or 1:20 4 year old children is the compliant ratio for this age group and it was 24 children, two teachers was needed to maintain compliance. The noncompliance was resolved once the teacher came to work from being picked up by another staff member. During the compliant ratio; they were in compliance for ratio. Raito observed during the complaint inspection: 1:15 4s 1:15 2-3s 2:6 infants 4 staff and 35 children
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was not removed for the roster within 10 days of separation from the facility. Technical assistance was provided to add or removed Child Care Personnel within 10 days of change in employment status.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 re-inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was not removed for the roster within 10 days of separation from the facility. Technical assistance was provided to add or removed Child Care Personnel within 10 days of change in employment status.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current process for verifying that all adults present in the facility have completed the required background screening?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show instances where individuals without proper background screening clearance were present in the facility. This question helps parents understand how the center manages access and ensures everyone interacting with children has been vetted.
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Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that the outdoor play area fencing is fully secure and free of any gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted gaps in the outdoor fencing. Asking about this helps parents understand the current status of the play area and the measures in place to keep the perimeter secure.
- Context
- The correction for this issue is currently due by 6/19/2026.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or busy periods?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where staffing ratios did not meet requirements. This question allows the director to explain their current staffing practices and how they monitor ratios to ensure children are always properly supervised.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting the facility to ensure that all equipment and play areas remain clean and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate repeated concerns regarding the maintenance of toys, furniture, and playground surfaces. This question helps parents understand the center's daily cleaning and safety check procedures.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the training and certification schedules for your staff to ensure everyone is up to date on first aid and CPR requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection records show several instances where staff training documentation was missing or expired. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains required staff certifications.
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