Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.44
- Local median
- 1.75
Cypress Preschool & Learning Center
124 Avenue G SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO0274
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- September 5, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for Cypress Preschool & Learning Center from January 3, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 5, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 36
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 3.69
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 4, 2024February 16, 2024March 21, 2024April 29, 2024May 5, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 4, 2024May 1, 2024March 26, 2025May 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 4, 2024May 1, 2024August 13, 2024December 11, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 24, 2024August 14, 2025December 11, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 1, 2024May 5, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 10, 2024May 5, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 not in good repair. The four year old classroom to the left of the large front classroom below the smart board, specialist observed a hole in the wall with drywall exposed. In the one year old classroom to the right side on the far side of the classroom left wall the specialist observed holes in the wall also with drywall exposed. In the back two year old classroom two medium sized holes in the ceiling were observed with wires inside. The specialist advised the provider to patch and cover the holes throughout the facility. Also, on the outdoor playground the specialist observed steel mater ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed no room capacity posted throughout the facility. The provider advised they made a change years ago with the front classroom, the provider had a discrepancy with the capacitys reviewed with the specialist. The provider asked the specialist to remeasure classrooms. The provider and specialist will review updated capacity per room then provider will post up the capacitys. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity is posted in each room.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
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 specialist observed childrens bottles and sippy cups provided from home in the threes, four and one year old classroom not labeled appropriately with full first and last names of children. The bottles observed were either labeled with the childs first name or first name and last initial. The provider had the staff label the bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and sippy cups provided from home are labeled appropriately.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing 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 the two year old classroom near the diapering station with no diapering procedures posted. The specialist provided a copy via email of the procedures and the provider posted them up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted near the diapering stations.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Bottled water, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a first aid kit in the front classroom incomplete. The kit was missing water, hand sanitizer and current CPR and First aid procedures. TA was provided to ensure that the first aid kit is fully stocked with required items by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (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 document a lock down drill during the previous licensing year. Licensing Specialist provided Provider technical assistance on 8/14/25 to ensure that the lock down drill was completed prior to previous license expiring. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that an emergency preparedness drill (lock down) is completed for the previous year. Provider was advised that the facility must complete the emergency preparedness drill (lock down) for this current licensing year. Fire drills conducted 9/12/25, 10/10/25, 11/11/25, and 12/10/25. • Emergency Preparedness drill conducted 10/6/25 (inclem ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
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 January 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was missing the Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. Technical assistance was given ensure that all Child Care Personnel have Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. The standard was brought back into compliance the Child Care Personnel complete the form. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 5 days of separation from the facility. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a toy inside the crib with an infant This poses a potential strangulation/suffocation risk for the child. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices and infant napping shall not have items that could pose a strangulation/suffocation risk. This standard was brought back in compliance when the toy was removed from the crib. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to have a current fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility last fire inspection was completed on 5/23/24. During the inspection the fire inspector completed the fire inspection. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. This standard is brought back into compliance when fire inspection was completed today. • Fire drill conducted 9/15/24, 10/2/24, 11/1/24, 11/22/24, 12/23/24, 1/21/25, 2/28/25, 3/20/25, 4/17/25, 5/16/25, 6/16/25, 7/16/25, and 8/13/25. • Emergency Preparedness drill conducted 6/5/25 (inclement weather). • Fi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were blocked off and inaccessible in an emergency. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a stack of blue cots blocking the fire extinguisher and side exit door making it inaccessible in an emergency. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all exits must not be blocked at any time. Ensure that the cots are stored in another location. This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider moved the rolling chalk board from blocking the back exit door. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-23
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental 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. This standard is brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel was trained today. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an updated daily indoor and outdoor log. The daily indoor and outdoor log was last completed 12/6/24. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the ceiling vent inside the bathroom are dusted regularly. •
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a mop bucket with water and cleaning chemicals in the hallway. It should be noted the hallway is accessible to the children inside the classroom with the capacity of 24 inside the kitchen area accessible to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all harmful items are not accessible to the children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider moved the mop bucket into a secured storage closet. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys fire drill log and determined that the facility failed to conducted emergency preparedness drill (inclement weather) during the previous licensing year (2023/2024). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that a lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. Ensure inclement weather drills are conduct prior by due date. Emergency Preparedness drill conducted 8/15/24 (lockdown) • Fire inspection conducted 5/23/24. • Fire exti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone. 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. This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel completed training. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 facility expired licensed (9/6/22 9/5/23) posted near the front door of the facility. During a routine inspection on 1/4/24, technical support was provided to post current licensing. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that current license is posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider posted current license. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel start introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry.
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, 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 May 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [blue and red five-seater merry go round ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the blue and red five-seater merry go round had less than 4 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [blue and red five-seater merry go round ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the blue and red five-seater merry go round had less than 1 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [blue and red five-seater merry go round] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the blue and red five-seater merry go round had less than 1 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ blue and red five-seater merry go round] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the blue and red five-seater merry go round had less than 1 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel start introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization on file as of 12/31/23. 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 February 3, 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
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 staff 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 June 2, 2023
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 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 and Volunteers files, totaling 6.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [blue climb through tunnel]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the re-inspection, Counselor observed the blue climb through tunnel with rust and signs of wear. There are jagged edges, and a small hole is forming. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the due date on the inspection. Also, to monitor all playground equipment for signs of wearing and damage and repair or replace.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the facility's advertising sign near the street with the incorrect license number. Technical assistance was provided to correct the facility's license number on the advertising sign prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, ratio was as follows 1 year old school age 16:2 Child Care Personnel • At the time of inspection, Counselor observed children being received in a classroom (Classroom 1). The children were a mixed age group of 1 year old and school age. There was two Child Care Personnel to sixteen children. Technical assistance was provided that when mixing age groups (one year old) the one year old ratio is required to be followed (one Child Care Personnel to six children). The standard was brough back into compliance when one Child Care Personnel transitioned four 1 year old children into another classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a child listed on the supplemental in a highchair outside of feeding time. Technical assistance was provided that highchair is only used for feeding purposes. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel removed the child from the highchair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
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 [ blue climb through tunnel has signs of rust]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed the blue climb through tunnel with rust and signs of wear. There are jagged edges, and a small hole is forming. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the due date on the inspection. Also, to monitor all playground equipment for signs of wearing and damage and repair or replace.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [both swing sets, the blue with yellow steering wheels vehicle, and the blue, yellow slide, and red five seater merry go round] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed both swing set with less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Also, the blue with yellow steering wheel vehicle stationary playground equipment had had less than 3 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. The blue and red five-seater merry go round had less than 2 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. There is less than 3 inches of ground cover under the yellow slide. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance. Per Child Ca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a bottle of CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid Tablets in unsecured drawer in the two-year- old classroom near the sink. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all medication are stored in a locked area or inaccessible to children in care. The medication was moved and stored out of reach of the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization in his file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for maintaining staff rosters and ensuring all background screening documents are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection indicate that the facility did not maintain a current employee roster and was missing required background screening documentation. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now ensures all personnel records are accurate and compliant.
- Context
- The facility was cited for these record-keeping issues in December 2025.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken during nap time to ensure that all cribs and sleeping areas remain free of items that could pose a risk to infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted an instance where an item was found in a crib with an infant. This question allows you to learn about the center's current safe sleep practices and how staff monitor napping infants.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that your first aid kits are fully stocked and that all required safety items are always available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2026 show that a first aid kit was found to be missing required supplies. Asking this helps you understand the center's routine for checking and replenishing safety equipment.
- Context
- A correction was due by June 2026 for this finding.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for inspecting indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they are ready for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple findings related to facility maintenance and the documentation of daily safety logs. This question helps you understand how the center currently manages its daily safety checks to keep the environment in good repair.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report highlights a pattern of findings regarding staff training documentation. This question allows you to learn how the center tracks training requirements to ensure all staff are properly prepared to care for children.
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