Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.03
- Local median
- 1.39
Hiii 5 Academy
5999 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
- License:
- C10PO0353
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 44
- License expiration:
- October 8, 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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 31 available inspections for Hiii 5 Academy from January 31, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
21 inspections recorded violations, with 63 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 31
- Recorded violations
- 63
- Higher-concern violations
- 14
- Repeated topics
- 7
8 in last 12 months
22 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
31 total inspections vs 17.5 local median in 33884
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 68%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 3.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 10 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
September 20, 2023February 1, 2024May 21, 2024September 10, 2024January 28, 2025May 8, 2025September 8, 2025February 3, 2026March 12, 2026June 4, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 20, 2023January 28, 2025March 5, 2025February 3, 2026March 12, 2026June 4, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023September 20, 2023May 8, 2025June 4, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
February 1, 2024January 28, 2025February 3, 2026March 12, 2026June 4, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 20, 2023September 8, 2025February 3, 2026March 12, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 20, 2023June 4, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 8, 2025September 8, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed no daily activity schedule posted in the purple classroom with one and two year old children present. TA was provided to ensure that a daily activities schedule is posted in the classroom by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the walk way door frame near the kitchen with the frame of the door on the right side missing as well as paint chipped and drywall exposed. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed food items stored in the kitchen to include Sun chips and individually packaged peanut butter crackers that were expired. Two sun chip bags expired as of 6/2/2026 and 5/5/2026. Three packages of peanut butter crackers expired as of 4/25/2026 and 5/7/2026. The provider advised she is going to discard the expired food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommended expiration date for food items set by the manufacturer.
- 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
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a couple of childrens water bottles in the blue room with three year old children present that were either not labeled or only labeled with the childs first name. The provider labeled the childrens water bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens water bottles prepared from home are labeled with childrens first and last name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the resilient surface of mulch under the childrens swings on the playground measured to 4 inches in depth.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the resilient surface of mulch under the childrens swings on the playground measured to 4 inches in depth. The specialist advised the provider to rake the mulch and spread the existing mulch around from other areas to meet 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. TS was provided to ensure that the provider maintains the resilient surface of mulch near stationary equipment. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface of mulch meets requirement by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed children on the playground of 3 different classes ranging from one year old children to age 10 years old in the afternoon. The specialist advised that there was not an adequate amount of play equipment as well as different outdoor activities appropriate for each age range. The specialist advised that the two way seesaw was broken. As well as the slide needed to be replaced and climbing stairs were removed from the wooden equipment until the slide is repaired. The specialist observed one small basketball and a hoop. All of the children wanted the ball which created incidents with the children. Specialist observed chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist listed on the supplemental in the first classroom with preschool and school aged children during nap time directly supervising children in care alone, but staff has not completed school readiness preservice classes. The provider immediately came into the facility after specialist started inspection and stated she had to get something from the car and replaced the staff in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete preservice training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ first classroom from the entrance with preschool and school aged children present and the purple classroom with one and two year old children had no attendance roster completed.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the first classroom from the entrance with preschool and school aged children present and the purple classroom with one and two year old children had no attendance roster completed. Both staff immediately accounted for all children present at time of inspection. Also, in the afternoon the specialist observed the attendance for one and two year old children was left in the classroom when the staff took the children outside to the playground. The specialist brought the staff attendance to keep on hand to ensure all children are accounted for. TA was provided to ensure that the attendance accompany s the children present. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the back three year old classroom with all of the walls repainted blue and the small holes observed patched. The specialist also observed the front VPK classroom walls repainted green and white. The two year old classroom was repainted now with white paint. The classrooms mentioned above were repainted and in good repair. However, the front one year old classroom with purple walls was not painted and observed in the same condition as the last inspection. The specialist mentioned to the provider that this classroom was included on the last inspection and stated that it was not repainted. The provider had a previous ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a white fire extinguisher in the front of the van inside the drivers side door. The fire extinguisher was a 2A-10-BC fire extinguisher but was not serviced or tagged. The provider during time of inspection, expressed to the specialist she needed clarification on the extinguisher size requirement and asked if the 2A-10-BC was the minimum size accepted, the specialist replied, yes. The provider went on to explain that she had a 3A-40-BC fire extinguisher in the office which was tagged and serviced that she was intending on using in the van. The provider replaced the fire extinguishers at time of inspection. The provid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child care personnel listed on the supplementals DCF training transcript which reflected the staff completed School readiness pre service courses on 3/9/2026. The staff completed training but passed the due date provided of 3/5/2026. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel are in compliance with training prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplementals personnel file and observed documentation of exposure plan training for the staff was not present. The staff started at the facility on 3/2/2026. The provider advised that the staff was trained but did not have a certificate of completion printed and placed in the staffs file. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is trained initially and annually on exposure plan every year after and documentation is placed on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the childrens restroom in the back of the building the specialist observed the vent with built up dust on the vent in need of cleaning. TA was provided to ensure that the area of the facility is clean by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facility with walls throughout the facility to include all classroom except infants with paint chipping and peeling and also small holes in the walls needing to be patched and filled. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair with no paint chipping and holes patched by the due date. the Licensing specialist observed ceiling tiles in the ceiling that were stained with wet stains near the front door lobby area and window closest to the purple room. The provider is encouraged to replace the ceiling tiles to ensure no growth of mold.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation the size 1A-10-BC. The Licensing specialist advised the provider that the minimum size for fire extinguisher is 2A-10-BC. Previous technical assistance was provided at the previous inspection to the provider. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguisher used for transportation is a minimum size of 2A-10-BC by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed childrens water bottles and cups provided from home that were either not labeled or only labeled with the childs first name or first name and last initial in the blue classroom with mixed ages of two and three year old children. The staff immediately labeled the childrens water bottles and cups appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens water bottles and cups provided from home are labeled appropriately at all times.
- 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
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diaper changing area in the infant classroom with red walls other items stored on the diapering station to include childrens toys and plastic containers storing childrens toys. The staff removed the items from the diapering station at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that other items unrelated to diapering are not stored in/on the diapering station.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was observed offering care to children in direct supervision of children in care alone and has not completed pre service training courses required. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes pre service training and obtains hours for all required preservice courses by the due date.TS was provided to ensure that preservice training for new hires is completed within 90 days of starting at the facility, provider was in compliance for this sub standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental annual drivers physical expired, but the Child Care Personnel continued transporting children in care. Technical assistance was provided that Child Care Personnel has annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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 the fire inspection completed annually. The facility previously had fire inspection on 8/20/24 and this year fire inspection was conducted 8/21/25. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection are completed annually. This standard is back into compliance when fire inspection was completed. • Fire drills conducted 10/29/24, 11/24/24, 12/23/24, 1/22/25, 2/28/25, 3/31/25,4/30/25, 5/27/25, 6/10/25, 7/8/25, and 8/13/25. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority using the approved fire alarm system which made an audible sound. • Emergen ... [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
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that on fire extinguisher in the hallway tag showed serviced in August 2024. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced annually. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire extinguishers are a minimum rating of 2A:10BC . •
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed a mixed age group classroom (1-year-old 2-year-old) with one Child Care Personnel with 7 children. Technical assistance was provided to always adhere to appropriate ratio. This standard was brought back into compliance when additional Child Care Personnel arrived and separated the children. • At the time of reinspection, ratio was as follows. 1-year-old 2-year-old 7:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old school age 10:1 Child Care Personnel •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. The van with tag AX48QF was not functioning correctly (alarm does not sound). Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm system repaired/replaced prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility did not have adequate number of Child Care Personnel with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility did not have adequate number of Child Care Personnel with first aid training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had first aid training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenhei]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the handwashing station in the kitchen area water did not meet a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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, Licensing Specialist observed the classroom with the capacity of 7 sink countertop is cracked and repaired with a clear tape. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace countertop. Also, to ensure the facility is in good repair. The facility was observed clean and very orderly. •
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A toilet facility opened directly into an area where food was prepared. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility preparing food inside the kitchen. Previously, the Provider catered food from the facility's sister-site C10PO0400. Unbeknownst to the Department, the provider began food preparation at the facility where a bathroom opens to food preparation area. Technical assistance was provided that bathrooms must not open directly into an area where food is prepared. Provider will cease using the kitchen area a this site and use the sister-site C10PO0400 until the standard is brought back into compliance. •
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the handwashing station in the kitchen area water did not meet a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- 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. 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 provided 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The Child Care Personnel was supposed to complete the course on or before 11/21/23. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the re-inspection, the facility did not have a completed daily indoor and outdoor checklist for January 2024. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The Child Care Personnel was supposed to complete the course on or before 1/4/24. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date. This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel completed the course today. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure with less than 6 inch 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.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed that the classroom with the capacity of 4 without a written plan of schedule activities posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that written plan of schedule activities is posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider posted the schedule. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
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 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed two classrooms (capacity of 7 and capacity of 4) without emergency evacuation plan with diagram of safe exit routes not posted. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that evacuation plan with diagram of safe exit routes is posted in each classroom. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider posted the evacuation plan. • Fire drills conducted 1/31/23, 2/28/23, 3/27/23, 4/27/23, 5/31/23, 6/30/23, 7/28/23, and 8/28/23. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing agency. • Emergency preparedness drills conducted 12/20/22 (lockdown) and 6/7/23 (inclement weather). • Fire extinguisher serv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not document their in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the facility first aid kit missing soap. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that first aid kits are complete. Technical assistance was provided to ensure a complete first aid kit is available. A list of first aid kit items was reviewed and emailed to the provider today. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider added soap to the first aid kit. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their 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 October 20, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider had the Child Care Personnel sign an updated form. • Counselor reviewed 11 Child Care Personnel files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure with less than 6 inch 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.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2023
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- 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 [yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure with less than 6 inch 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.
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The 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 August 6, 2023
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel/Volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have a file on site for the licensing agency to review. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all records/documentation are maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 10 days. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Provider advised the facility transportation logs were not at the facility. The licensing agency was unable to view the transportation log. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation logs are maintained and available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, Counselor reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. The van with tag 39CCVE was not functioning correctly (alarm does not sound). Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm system repaired/replaced prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider advised that the transportation van was at the mechanic shop and the facility transportation logs were inside van. The licensing agency was unable to view the transportation log. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation log are maintained and available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
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, Counselor observed Zep Freshen and Softsoap liquid hand soap stored in an unsecured cabinet in the classroom with the capacity of 6. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all chemicals are stored safely out of reach of children in care. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider moved the chemical out of reach of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by [signs of mold and slimy fluid developing]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a plastic container of fruit (pineapple, strawberries, apples, cantaloupes, etc.) that has signs of mold and slimy fluid developing. Technical assistance provided to discard any molded food items. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider discarded the fruit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the sink in the infant (capacity 8) classroom without the handwashing procedures. Also, Counselor observed no diaper changing procedure in the classroom with the capacity of 7 and the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure diaper changing procedures and handwashing procedures are posted.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure with less than 6 inch 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that Child Care Personnel did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that all 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 30, 2023
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- 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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 10 days. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed attendance records from February 2023 to May 2023. Several children were missing departure times throughout these months. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children have arrival and departure times for each day. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4 year old ] group was inadequate in that [Child Care Personnel classroomand came intothelobbyarea]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the Child Care Personnel in the 4-year-old classroom left the classroom and came into the lobby area to open the door. The Child Care Personnel returned to the classroom, placing the standard back into compliance. Technical assistance was provided that if there is no one extra in the facility that can open the door, and she has to open the door, to take the children with her to open the door.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an employment application on file. Director advised the Child Care Personnel is filling it out now and the only thing she had was the Indeed information. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have application on file. Counselor reviewed 9 Child Care Personnel files. The Director did not have a file for one of owner listed on the supplemental at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not a current Abuse and Neglect requirement form on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have current Child Abuse and Neglect requirement form.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing a CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete ensure all Child Care Personnel have a CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. The standard was brought back into compliance when director completed the form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the staff 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 when director had the Child Care Personnel complete the form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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 do you ensure that accurate attendance records are always with the children, especially during transitions like moving between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection show that attendance rosters were not always present with the children in their classrooms or when moving to the playground. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for maintaining accurate supervision and accountability for every child throughout the day.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all drivers have current medical clearances and that vehicle safety equipment is regularly inspected?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated concerns regarding transportation requirements, including driver physicals and vehicle alarm functionality in 2025. This question helps parents understand the center's current maintenance and compliance schedule for transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted an instance where a staff member was supervising children before completing required preservice training. This question allows parents to learn how the center tracks staff training status to ensure everyone is fully prepared to care for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance of outdoor play areas to ensure they remain safe and appropriate for the different age groups using them?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple findings between 2023 and 2026 related to outdoor equipment suitability and ground cover maintenance. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and repairs play equipment to keep it safe and engaging for children.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking that all food items in the kitchen are fresh and that all children's personal items, like water bottles, are clearly labeled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated issues with food expiration monitoring and the labeling of children's personal items. This question helps parents understand the center's current daily practices for maintaining health and hygiene standards in the kitchen and classrooms.
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