Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.22
- Local median
- 0.78
Kids N Motion II
1296 N Church Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860
- License:
- C10PO0279
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 72
- License expiration:
- October 9, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 41 available inspections for Kids N Motion II from February 6, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
20 inspections recorded violations, with 91 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 5, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 41
- Recorded violations
- 91
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 12
5 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
41 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33860
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 49%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 12
- Local average
- 2.25
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 8 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
December 21, 2023January 24, 2024February 27, 2024September 23, 2024February 20, 2025April 22, 2025January 14, 2026May 6, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 14 recorded violations.
August 8, 2023December 21, 2023February 27, 2024April 29, 2024September 23, 2024January 13, 2025February 20, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
December 21, 2023January 24, 2024April 29, 2024January 13, 2025February 20, 2025January 14, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
March 28, 2024May 16, 2024September 23, 2024February 20, 2025January 14, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 12, 2023January 24, 2024September 23, 2024May 6, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 21, 2023September 23, 2024April 22, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 24, 2024May 16, 2024January 13, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 20, 2025January 14, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023September 23, 2024Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023March 28, 2024Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 23, 2024February 20, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 28, 2024January 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 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 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 Child Care Personnel was trained. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days. Background screening & Personnel File Requirement (authority s. 402.301-319, F.S., and s. 435, F.S.) CF-FSP 5131 are missing the 2nd page. The form is two pages and is required all forms in the personnels files. •
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist arrived at the facility and observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental exited the facility with two children and enter the transportation vehicle. It should be noted that the facility is not licensed to provided transportation. It was later discovered that the children are enrolled at Kids N Motion I Inc C10PO0898. Director advised that the facility does not have transportation logs for the children being transported from the facility. Technical assistance was provided that a log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care faci ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist arrived at the facility and observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental exited the facility with two children and enter the transportation vehicle. It should be noted that the facility is not licensed to provided transportation. It was later discovered that the children are enrolled at Kids N Motion I Inc C10PO0898. The facility did not have the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental current driver physical on file. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider advised the children will no longer transported from this location and will return to the sister location Kids N Motion I Inc C10 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed/determined that the facility did not follow the written plan of scheduled activities. The children were given outdoor playground time this morning due to not having adequate play equipment. Licensing Specialist was advised that the facility play structure was removed Sunday January 11, 2026, and the Designated Representative was coming to purchase items to place outside for the children to utilize. The children in care were denied outdoor playground time. Technical assistance was provided that each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-02
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the trash can on the playground full of trash. It appears the trash can was not empty at the close of business the previous day. Also, the smaller playground was not maintained. The playground has a lot of overgrown vegetation on and around the faux grass. Portion of the faux grass was folded causing tripping hazard. There were miscellaneous toys scattered about the small playground. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground is maintained and clean regularly. Designated Representative emailed Licensing Specialist requesting to remove the small playground off license putting this standard back into ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gallon of milk that expired 1/13/26 classroom with the capacity of 19 inside the refrigerator. Technical assistance was provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider discarded the expired milk. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gallon of milk sitting it cabinet inside the classroom with a capacity of 22 for over 15 minutes. Technical assistance was provided that milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider placed the milk back in the refrigerator. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was not retained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider failed to maintain the food acceptance log at the facility. The facility caters food from the facilitys sister site Kids N Motion I Inc C10PO0898. Technical assistance was provided that a food acceptance log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. Licensing Specialist emailed Director a copy of the food acceptance log and Child Care Facility Handbook. •
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play equipment suitable to each childs age and development was inadequate for the number of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed playground without an adequate amount of outdoor play equipment suitable for toddler and school age children in care. Technical assistance was provided that a child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. Designated Representative returned to the facility with additional toys. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Other Personnel listed on the supplemental exited the facility with four children and escort the children to the facilitys sisters site Kids N Motion I Inc C10PO0898. Director confirmed that the children are dropped off at this location and later moved to the other location. The Provider did not have the children dually enrolled at both facilities. No enrollment files for the children were onsite. Technical assistance was provided that enrollment information shall be kept on file. This standard was brought back into compliance when Director advised the children will no longer accepted at this location form the sister lo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom near the half door entrance to the classroom on the lower part of the wall accessible to children not covered. The specialist asked the staff to cover the outlet, the staff immediately covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets accessible to children are covered at all times. Not Monitored Comments This inspection serves as the providers monthly probation inspection therefore, some standards will not be monitored.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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, the Licensing specialist observed milk sitting out during the time ratio was conducted as lunch was just concluding and children were starting to lay down for nap. The specialist noticed milk in the back two and three year old classroom and asked staff how long the milk sat out and staff couldnt recall but stated the milk will not be reused and will be discarded. The staff immediately discarded the milk. The specialist also noticed a food cart with leftover food items from lunch pushed in the lobby of the facility outside the one year old classroom and noticed also a carton of milk sitting out. The specialist asked the provider when is the food typi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the staff in the one year old classroom playing baby lullaby videos and the music on her phone on the carpet with the children closely surrounding her and toddlers were watching the video while the teacher sang aloud. The specialist reminded the staff that children under two can not have media and suggested the staff eliminate the video but listen to the audio. The staff covered the screen at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children under the age of two years old are not offered media. Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, the provider advised that they only conduct field trips in the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children sleeping during nap time in the back three year old classroom on the left side up near furniture that causes a potential hazard. The specialist advised the provider that children must sleep 18 inches apart from furniture. The specialist recommended moving tables near the back of the classroom over during nap time to allow more floor space to spread the children out in the open floor away from furniture. Also, the specialist suggested the provider create a nap map to ensure routine placement for each child daily to ensure compliance for this standard. Extra time allotted to align due dates. TA was provid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys current snack menu for the week that read the snack items for today was fruit cup and pretzels. The specialist observed the children eating yogurt and graham crackers. TA was provided to ensure that if substitutions are offered the provider notes the posted menu with the change.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 diapering station in the back three year old classroom with diapering procedures posted. The provider placed procedures up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted at all times.
- 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 ground cover or other protective surface under the [near the stationary equipment that did not measure to 6 inches in depth or 6 feet in perimeter and ] 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 childrens playground with the resilient surface of mulch near the stationary equipment that did not measure to 6 inches in depth or 6 feet in perimeter. The mulch measured to below 6 inches in multiple areas such as the edge of the slide measured to 3 inches, by the stairs measured to 4 inches and under the swings measured to about 5 inches in depth. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface near stationary equipment measures to 6 inches and 6 feet in depth and perimeter.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play equipment suitable to each childs age and development was inadequate for the number of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the childrens playground with not an adequate amount of outdoor play equipment suitable for toddler and school aged children in care. The specialist encouraged the provider to add more play equipment or toys that are age appropriate for toddlers ages years old and also school aged children to use in the outdoor play area. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has more outdoor play equipment suitable to each childs age and development by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-11
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, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete refresher training for exposure plan annually. The training was last dated 2/14/2024. The provider had staff review training at time of inspection and document completion on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete refresher training annually on exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1. Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have documentation that parents acknowledged the know your child care facility brochure. TA was provided to ensure that parents of enrolled children in care acknowledge the know your child care brochure and documentation is placed on file for Licensing to review by the due date. Specialist observed 2 newly enrolled children's files as well as 10 additional children's files of the 37n children enrolled at the facility (1 infants and all two's)
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fans throughout the facility heavily dusted and needing to be cleaned. Also, the provider observed the air circulator vent in the restroom in the two year old classroom with dust build up. TA was provided to ensure that the area of the facility are dusted and cleaned by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- 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, the Licensing specialist observed a couple of ceiling tiles throughout the facility that are stained with wet stains and need to be replaced. The provider and specialist walked the facility and specialist pointed out the ceiling tiles that are stained and need to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the ceiling tiles are replaced by the due date. Not Monitored Comments Todays inspection serves as the providers monthly probation inspection; therefore some standards will not be monitored.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the childrens playground with litter and debris on the playground to include plastic food and drink wrappers. The provider also observed on the ground of the facilitys garden near the playground plastic bags, a plastic plate as well as a pumpkin that was rotted and split open with dried pumpkin seeds on the ground. The specialist reminded the provider that the daily indoor/outdoor should be used to document the facilitys walk through conducted to look for potential hazards, debris, etc. The provider also reminded the provider that the litter and debris on the outside grassy area near the door that are along the path ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility does not have an director/ director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. The office of Licensing was notified on 11/22/2024 that the previous director was resigning as director of the facility. As of 11/23/2024 until current the facility has been without a director. The provider advised that a current staff is working towards obtaining their directors credential but as of todays date, the staff does not obtain directors credentials that reflect on the personnels training transcript. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an active ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an outlet in the mixed classroom of three and four year old children that was not covered. The outlet was located to the back right side of the classroom low to the ground under the hooks for childrens backpacks. The provider immediately covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets accessible to children are covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens sleeping mats that were torn with tears causing it to not be impermeable. The provider immediately removed the childrens mats and replaced the mats with new mats that were impermeable at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens sleeping mats are impermeable at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 time of inspection, the counselor observed a sleeping infant placed in a crib with a bib around the infants neck that was flipped up and near the infants face. The counselor advised the staff to remove the bib and stated that is a strangulation hazard. The staff removed the bib at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the no items are placed in the crib that can cause a strangulation or suffocation hazard.
- 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's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the infants classroom did not have an evacuation plan posted to include two safe exit routes. TA was provided to ensure that evacuation routes are posted in each room to include safe exit routes. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ____9/4/2024_________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ___7/21/2024___________ and a weather drill conducted on __________. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on __June____ 2024. TS was provided to ensure that the facility conducts fire drills monthly at various times to include during nap time, lunch time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a fire exit door near the one year old classroom blocked with the facilitys infant stroller. The provider moved the stroller at time of inspection. The counselor reminded the provider that fire exits should be cleared and not blocked at any times. TA was provided to ensure that fire exits are clear in accordance with fire safety regulations.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-22
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the upright silver refrigerator/freezer combo in the refrigerator section as well as the mini refrigerator in the one year old classroom with no thermometer present. The mini refrigerator the staff advised that at some point throughout the day they store infants breastmilk in the refrigerator. TA was provided to ensure that the refrigerators have a thermometer present by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the counselor observed the upright silver refrigerator/freezer combo in the freezer section with no thermometer present. TA was provided to ensure the freezer has a thermometer present by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a child care personnel change a toddlers diaper and wash their hands but did not assist the toddler wash their hands after a diaper change. The counselor inquired to the staff if they washed the toddlers hands and she replied no. The counselor and staff reviewed diaper changing procedures and pointed out the step to wash the childs hands to ensure all steps are followed. The staff washed the toddlers hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering procedures are followed with each diaper change.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training initially before starting work at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 9/16/2024 and did not complete the training until 9/20/2024. The staff did complete the training but late after the staff started. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially and annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that newly enrolled childrens files did not include documentation that the facility provided, the Know you Child care facility brochure to parents. TA was provided to ensure that the brochures are signed on file for each newly enrolled child by the due date. Counselor reviewed all 15 newly enrolled children's files as well as 4 additional school aged children's files of the 58 children enrolled at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that employment history verification was not on file for child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff previously worked at Dollar General before starting at the facility. The provider stated she made two previous attempts and was unsuccessful. She documented those attempts and also made another attempt at time of inspection and was unable to verify employment. The counselor advised the staff that three different attempts must be made to verify employment and document each attempt on file. TA was provided to ensure that the employment history is verified for each child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry prior to employment at the facility. The staff began in the industry in November 2022 and did not complete training until May 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure staff have met/completed all training requirements prior to employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing an enrollment application/registration form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of receiving the Know Your Child Care brochure. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.2. and Section 2.8, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing parent/guardian acknowledgment of receiving the facility's disciple and expulsion policy. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a TV in the 2-year-old classroom with the power cord secured only by a poster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cord to the wall prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the plastic picnic table not located under the shade canopy was broken on the top corner and on the seat. Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove/replace prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ soap] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the bathroom near the 2-year-old classroom and between the VPK and infant classroom had soap containers that were mostly water. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure all soap containers have soap and not watered down prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [time off vehicle on 1 day, departure location for 1 week]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed on 3/27/24, there is no time off the vehicle. Also, for the week of 3/4/24 - 3/8/24, there is no departure location. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a phy ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2024
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the child listed on the supplemental had incomplete accident/incident report that was missing a parent/guardian signature and date. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all accidents/incidents must be documented on the same day they occur, must be shared & signed with the parent/guardian on the date of the occurrence, signed by any child care personnel that witnessed, involved and/or responded to the incident and the documentation must be kept for 12 months. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider to have the form signed prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the child listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of receiving the Department's Know Your Child Care brochure. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian sign/acknowledge prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.2. and Section 2.8, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the child listed on the supplemental was missing parent/guardian acknowledgment of receiving the facility's disciple and expulsion policies. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain parent/guardian acknowledgement prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-04
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the bathroom in the far-right classroom had an area of broken plaster with peeling paint near the door frame. Also, the half door between the infant and 2-year-old classroom was chipping along the bottom and had an area of pressed wood exposed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed sippy cups in a bin between the infant and 1-year-old classroom that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all bottles, sippy cups, etc. must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation in their file that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility does not have a director. The former director's last day was 12/8/23. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a credentialed director prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facility's exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facility's exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: 1. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were several staff who were not added to the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff. Note: technical assistance was given to the provider that the rule will be updated soon and the facility will have 5 days to add or remove staff.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the climbing equipment did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 4 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 inspection, the CCR counselor observed the fans mounted on the wall have an excess of lint/dust/debris and were very dirty. Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean or replace the fans prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
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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 the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the following: In the main large classroom, there is a hole in the wall near the nook/reading area with stairs 1. Near the door by the 1-year-old classroom is an area of plaster that is broken/missing 2. In the far-right rear classroom, there is a section of plaster missing from the wall near the half door 3. In the bathroom in the left rear, there was 2 sections of wood paneling broken with sharp edges 4. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair the abovementioned items prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed an open bag of potting in the classroom occupied by the children that contained fertilizer. The provider removed the bag placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a missing electrical outlet covers in the main large classroom in 2 separate outlets. The provider installed the covers placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed an active red ant pile on the smaller playground. Technical assistance was given to the provider to treat for the ants prior to the due date. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider to rinse/clean the toys as they were observed with grass clippings, dirt, etc.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed both bathroom were unsanitary (toilet paper on floor, used/wet paper towels, sinks were dirty and mirror in far right classroom had soap/paint dried on mirror. Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean both bathrooms prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the sippy cups in the 1-year-old classroom were not labeled with the child's first and last name. The provider labeled the bottles and cups while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the climbing equipment on the playground did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 3 - 4 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. Additionally, the counselor observed the wooden border measured 8 1/2 inches tall. Technical assistance was given to the provider to use the border as a visual for when mulch is low.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 8/16/23 and the prior year was completed on 8/5/22. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/14/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 5/10/23 (lockdown) and 5/2/23 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in June 2023. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 15.1, number 2)(Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed children's ages 1 & 3 and determined the children listed on the supplemental had incomplete accident/incident reports that were missing a parent/guardian signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the form(s) signed by the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 2. The documentation ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the ceiling tiles in the main front classroom still have stains and appeared wet. The provider stated a roofer has been working on the roof and has repaired one section and is working on the other section, Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the main front classroom had light fixtures that were inoperable and/or were dim and the lighting measured 9.25 - 10.78- foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [access.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the transportation logs were not available for review by licensing. The facility had taken some of the children on a field trip and had all logs in the van. Technical assistance was given to the provider that the logs must be kept onsite and available for review for licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the ceiling tiles located in the right front classroom still appeared to be wet and bowing inwards. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the tiles prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [jungle gym] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed some new mulch had been installed, however, the area around/under the jungle gym only measured 4 inches. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. Lastly, the counselor observed the equipment stands alone and the facility added mulch to the entire playground area. The jungle gym is the only piece of stationary equipment currently on the playground. A suggestion was given to the provider to add a border around the equipment and was reminded that if they elect to do so, the border must extend 6 feet in all directions of the equipment and have 6 inches in depth of mulch.
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed one the signs located in the front of the building was missing. The provider it stated it fell during the last storm. The remaining sign including the doors did not have the facility's license number posted either. The provider posted the license number on the door placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [some of the days were observed missing a second signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed on 3 separate days, the logs were missing a second sweep signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed multiple ceiling tiles in the right front classroom and right rear classroom that had water stains. The ceiling was too high for the counselor to check to see if the stains were wet or not. Also, in the bathroom in the right rear classroom, the counselor observed 2 holes in the wall that looked like something previously was attached to the wall and had fallen. Lastly, the electrical outlet located near the front entrance near the 1-year-old classroom area was not attached to the wall. Technical assistance was given to the provider to fix the holes, repair the electrical outlet, replace the ceiling tiles and look for an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's daily indoor/outdoor checklist and observed the only dates marked were in June and July. There was no year on the form so the counselor was unable to determine which year this was for. There were no other sheets to review. Technical assistance was given to the provider to date the form and ensure each day the checklist is being completed and documented.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ soap] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the bathroom located in the left rear of the facility did not have soap. The bottle appeared to have water in it. Also, the second sink had paper towels inside. The provider refilled the container with soap while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children were being served chips and salsa for a snack. Technical assistance was given to the provider that foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. This applies to all food, even food provided by parents/guardians.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [jungle gym] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the newly installed jungle gym did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (area measured 3 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2023
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 documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation in their file that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed only 1 staff was onsite with current CPR. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 - 25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care. Lastly, the provider was reminded it must be an instructor led, hands on course or one of the 2 Department approved virtual instructors. (listed on the supplemental).
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed only 2 staff were onsite with current First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 - 25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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 [some of the signatures were dated in March and May 2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed children's files age 2 and determined the children listed on the supplemental had distracted adult brochures acknowledged during the month of March and May 2023 and were in attendance during April 2023 per daily attendance sheets. 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
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5131 form in their file. (missing date of hire, position and age group). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or missing documentation of previous employers). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90 day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation in their file that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [departure or arrival times, departure location, destination, and /or date.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed the logs were missing departure or arrival times, departure location, destination, and /or date. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 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 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 the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not started the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The staff started employment on 8/15/22 and did not begin training until 1/8/23. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff have 90 days from employment in the child care industry to begin training in Part 1 or Part 2 if they have never worked in the industry prior.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not completed Early Literacy training within 1 year of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
How does the center ensure that all staff background screening records and clearinghouse rosters are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the facility has been noted for issues with maintaining a current clearinghouse roster for personnel. This question helps clarify the current process for managing these important records.
- Context
- A correction for this issue was due on 6/5/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current procedures for ensuring children are safe and properly logged when they are being transported?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where transportation logs were missing required information. This question allows the director to explain how they now monitor and document all transportation activities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that all electrical outlets remain covered and that the play environment is free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that there have been multiple instances where outlet covers were found to be missing. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe physical environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that nap time arrangements are set up to keep children safe and away from potential hazards like furniture?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection indicate that sleep spaces were previously positioned too close to furniture. Asking this helps parents learn about the current nap time safety protocols.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents about their child's daily schedule and any changes to the planned activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about daily routines and activities helps families feel more connected to their child's day. This question provides insight into the center's communication style and transparency.