Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.08
- Local median
- 1.99
Taylor'd To Learning Academy
834 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- License:
- C10PO0406
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 15
- License expiration:
- December 11, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 37 available inspections for Taylor'd To Learning Academy from April 11, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
21 inspections recorded violations, with 114 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 18, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in six inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 37
- Recorded violations
- 114
- Higher-concern violations
- 27
- Repeated topics
- 11
11 in last 12 months
33 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
37 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33881
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 53%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 11
- Local average
- 4.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 9 inspections, with 17 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023March 21, 2024August 9, 2024October 31, 2024March 12, 2025August 5, 2025December 4, 2025April 10, 2026May 18, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 8 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023November 17, 2023October 31, 2024December 4, 2024January 17, 2025March 12, 2025December 4, 2025January 6, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023November 17, 2023March 21, 2024October 31, 2024December 4, 2025April 10, 2026May 18, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023March 21, 2024June 14, 2024October 31, 2024August 5, 2025December 4, 2025April 10, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023March 21, 2024March 12, 2025December 4, 2025April 10, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023September 13, 2024October 31, 2024March 12, 2025April 10, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023March 21, 2024October 31, 2024December 4, 2025April 10, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023March 21, 2024October 31, 2024December 4, 2025January 6, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 21, 2024March 12, 2025April 10, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 21, 2024March 12, 2025April 10, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 24, 2025April 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist still observed the phone jack on the red wall under the mounter television with duct tape securing the plate cover to the wall. The provider advised she has a plastic safety covering to add on to the wall in that area but has not been able to have the work completed by a maintenance staff. The provider advised that also the hand washing sink faucet in the food preparation area is still loose and has not been repaired since the last inspection, due to the maintenance staff schedule and availability. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are in good repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental has a current medical physical on file. The form is dated 5/12/2026 and is valid for two years. The provider is aware of the due date provided of 5/8/2026. The child and facility received the medical physical after the due date, but it was observed at time of inspection. The child now has a current medical physical. TA was provided to ensure that enrolled children have a current medical physical within 30 days of enrollment that is valid for two years.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 ceiling tile above the carpet to the left side of the facility near the front of the classroom by the entrance with the material on the ceiling tile ripped and hanging. The specialist also observed a ceiling tile in the right side corner of the childrens restroom above the toilet hanging causing a gap in the ceiling. The ceiling tile has the ability to fall at any time. The provider immediately placed the ceiling tile in the restroom back into place at time of inspection. Also, on the left side of the classroom red wall by the mounted television two plates for phone jacks were observed with duct tape securing th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed on the back right hand side of the blue wall near the door to the staff lounge, kitchen and office there is a camera mounted and plugged into the wall with a white cord hanging loosely. The provider advised the provider that the cord needs to be tightly secured/covered to eliminate a potential strangulation hazard. The provider immediately placed a cord stripe over the hanging cord securing it in place at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the potential other hazard is eliminated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a cabinet under the sink in the childrens restroom unlocked. Multiple hazards and toxic hazardous material were stored under the sink to include, bleach, a spray disinfectant, first aid kit, and medical scissors. Inside the cabinet placed on top of the first aid kit was the baby lock. The provider advised that she noticed the cabinet unlocked and immediately locked the cabinet with the baby lock at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the chemicals and other toxic/hazardous material are not accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys outdoor playground with no shade. The provider advised because it has recently been raining they have been removing the shade to ensure is does not get damaged. The shade is a tent. The provider advised they forgot to place it back up. The provider immediately placed the tent up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the playground has shade.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the weekly menu posted in the lobby area of the facility reflecting the childrens lunch was bbq meatballs, milk, sweet peas and fruit cocktail. What the children were actually offered was bbq meatballs, milk, mixed vegetables, wheat bread and fruit cocktail. The provider stated that the updated the menu and forgot to post the updated menu in an inconspicuous area for parents to view. TA was provided to ensure that any changes/substitutions are noted on the weekly menu posted in an inconspicuous area for parents to view.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental left the industry initially in April 2025. Staff previously left the industry in September 2025. The staff returned to the industry in December 2025 at the facility. However, the staff started in the industry on August 2024. The staff has not complete 40-hour introductory DCF training as of todays date. The staff was not in compliance when she returned to the industry at the facility in December 2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes Introductory training and obtains 40 hour training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 5 hour literacy training within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff left the industry initially in April 2025. Staff previously left the industry in September 2025. The staff recently returned to the industry in December 2025 at the facility. However, the staff started in the industry on August 2024. The staff has not complete 5 hour literacy training as of todays date. The staff was not in compliance when she returned to the industry at the facility in December 2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes 5 hour lite ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
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, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider had an enrichment provider listed on the supplemental did not have a does not have pre service training completed prior to offering services to children in care. The specialist observed the individual in direct supervision of 7 children in care ages four and five years old VPK class on the playground while the staff took 3 additional children to the restroom inside the building leaving the individual to offer services to children in care. The individuals role is a behavioral therapist for one specific child. She does not work for the facility and is not child care personnel. The supervision was c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an appropriate number of staff trained in CPR present at the facility. The owner who is the director and VPK instructor at the sister location came on site after ratio was conducted and has current credentials but she is the only on currently trained and is not in direct supervision of children in care at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has the appropriate number of child care personnel trained in CPR to include at least one with in person training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an appropriate number of staff trained in First aid present at the facility. The owner who is the director and VPK instructor at the sister location came on site after ratio was conducted and has current credentials, but she is the only on currently trained and is not in direct supervision of children in care at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has the appropriate number of child care personnel trained in First aid training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have Immunization record on file. The child started at the facility on 2/23/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization form by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record on file. The form was expired as of 12/30/2025. The child started at the facility on 7/7/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization form by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have medical physical on file. The child started at the facility on 2/23/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Licensing specialist observed that the provider failed to verify all previous employment for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental from the past 5 years. Staff 1 started at the industry on 1/5/2026. Staff 2 started at the facility on 12/17/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the employment history is verified and documented on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider had an enrichment provider listed on the supplemental was screened in the Clearinghouse and had an eligible background screening for child care, however the individual is a current behavioral therapist and does not work at the facility. She is on site with a specific child offering services to one of the children in care, but was in direct supervision of 7 children ages four and five years old on the outdoor playground while the staff took additional children to the restroom inside the building. The individual has never worked in child care, but was screened for child care but does not work in th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [The staff showed the licensing specialist the attendance that reflected 8 children but 10 children were present].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 VPK classroom on the playground during ratio. The specialist asked the staff for attendance and she replied she does not have it. The owner later came on site and reminded the staff that she has access on the cell phone to the electronic app, Playground where children are signed into the classroom. The staff showed the licensing specialist the attendance that reflected 8 children but 10 children were present. The owner advised that the additional children were signed into another classroom and moved them into the VPK classroom at time of inspection. The attendance then accounted for 10 children as reflected. TA ... [truncated]
- 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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher in the facility still not tagged or serviced since the previous inspection. The tag was last tagged October 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguisher is tagged and serviced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 reinspection, the provider advised that she provided all parents/guardians with a copy of the facilitys discipline and expulsion policy and asked that parents sign and date a form placed on a clipboard to acknowledge that they received it. The specialist observed the form with 3 signatures and dates of and 1/5/2026. The provider advised that there are 10 VPK children enrolled at the facility, however with the holidays children have not attended. Specialist was not able to review attendance due to director/admin not on site but reminded the provider that a 30 day due date was assigned prior to the holiday closure dates last month. TA was provided to ensure that ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-04
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed 8x11 sized sheets of paper with the facilitys name/logo and phone number posted on both entrance doors to the facility. The specialist advised the provider that the license number must be included on all advertisements to include signage. TA was provided to ensure that the license number is added on the signage used for advertisement for the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
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 the daily planned activities schedule not posted in the an inconspicuous place for parent/guardians to view for the VPK classroom of four and five year old children. The provider advised that they recently revised the schedule and forgot to post it back up. The provider posted the daily activity schedule on the bulletin board at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the daily planned activities schedule is posted in an inconspicuous area for parents/guardians to view.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 small areas of paint chipping on the lower left side of the VPK classroom painted red. The provider advised that they recently repainted the walls in the facility. Also, the specialist observed under the areas of chipped paint an area of the baseboard detached from the wall with drywall exposed. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is observed in good repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an outlet lower on the wall under the mounted television that was not covered with a plug cover. The provider immediately placed a plug cover in 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 bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the childrens sleeping cots stained and in need of cleaning. TA was provided to ensure that the cots are cleaned and maintained sanitary for use by children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (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 facilitys lobby that was not retagged or serviced annually. The fire extinguisher was last tagged October 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are retagged and serviced by the due date. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ____11/10/2025_______. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on _____9/29/2025________ and a weather drill conducted on _____5/30/2025____. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on _October___ 2024. TS was provided to ensure that the facility conducts a fire drill during na ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have evacuation diagrams posted also to include two emergency exit routes in each room. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has evacuation diagrams posted also to include two emergency exit routes in each room.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the director listed on the supplemental did not have an active directors credential. The current credentials expired as of 10/6/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a director with active credentials by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- 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 (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 supplemental did not complete a refresher for the facilitys exposure plan. The provider advised she was not aware the training was required to be completed annually. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete a refresher training of the exposure plan and place documentation on file for Licensing to review by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2026
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 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have a signed statement from the custodial parents/legal guardians attesting that the facility has provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies on file. The provider showed the specialist on their electronic app confirmation that the policies were provided to parents via the parent handbook however there is no signed statement to reflect the parents received the facilitys disciplinary and expulsion policies. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has a signed statement from parents/legal guardians stating that they have received the written discipline and expulsion poli ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2026
More details
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had a Child Abuse and Neglect form that was not signed annually. The form was last dated 8/23/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel has a current Child Abuse and Neglect form on file by the due date. Specialist reviewed all 4 staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of 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 September 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization forms on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2025
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection information obtained through interview and video footage revealed a teacher grabbed a child by his arm, to redirect his behavior when he would not listen to her while sitting down at the table in the afternoon taking his candy away causing a scratch near his underarm where she grabbed him. The teacher was terminated and children are not in her direct supervision resolving the noncompliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not see the facilitys license posted in a conspicuous place. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the faciltys license is posted in a conspicuous place within the facility
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to complete an Emergency Preparedness drill (lock down) during the previous licensing year. Technical assistance was provided to complete an Emergency Preparedness drill (lock down). Also, this emergency drill will count for the previous year and Provider will still need to complete lock down drill for this licensing year. Fire drills conducted on 12/19/24, 1/31/25, and 2/4/25. • Fire inspection completed 2/12/25. • Fire extinguisher serviced October 2024. •
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
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 two tubs of yogurt (Dannon and Yoplait) expired. Yoplait expired 1/20/25 and Dannon expired 2/7/25. Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider trashed the expired foods. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Bottled water, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facilitys First Aid kit was not complete and missing several items such as soap and hand sanitizer, digital thermometer, bottled water, and a current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures. Technical assistance was provided that to ensure that first aid kits are present during transportation and meet the minimum standards.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to update the clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) child care personnel/other Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist review the daily attendance records with missing departure times. Technical assistance was provided that daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 10/252/23 last year. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2025
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 10/252/23 last year. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2025
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 2.7, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist entered the facility and observed no one was present. Licensing Specialist later observed a Child Care Personnel transport 11 children from the sister facility Taylord To Learning Academy 2 C10PO0421. It was later discovered that the Children are dropped off at Taylord To Learning Academy 2 the Child Care Personnel walk them down. Technical assistance was provided that written parental permission must be obtained in the form of a general or event-specific permission slip.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Field Trip Permission
- Official code
- 10-03
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, Licensing Specialist observed the facility with a lot of clutter and appeared unorganized. There were several miscellaneous items stored in lobby and other areas of the facility. Also, the kitchen was not clean and had remnants from breakfast. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned, sanitized, and organized on a routine basis.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two cleaning chemical bottles (Lemon Guard II and Eliminator) underneath the unlocked/secured sink in the bathroom assessable to the children in care. Technical assistance was to ensure that harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when the cabinet was secured. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 10/252/23 last year. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. Fire drill conducted 8/29/24 and 9/10/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Fire extinguisher serviced October 2024. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that emergency preparedness drills (lock down and inclement weather) are conducted prior to current licensing expiring. •
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility had an inadequate number of Child Care Personnel with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel has cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
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- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility had an inadequate number of Child Care Personnel with first aid training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel has first aid training prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had no immunization form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider retrieved childrens files from sister facility Taylord To Learning Academy 2 C10PO0421. Provider was advised prior that each facility is stand-alone site and all files must be maintain at the site where the child enrolled. Technical assistance was provided the child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. This standard was brought back into compliance when provided brought the files over. • Provider advised that 13 children are enrolled, all childrens files were reviewed. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider retrieved Child Care Personnels files from sister facility Taylord To Learning Academy 2 C10PO0421. Provider was advised prior that each facility is stand-alone site, and all files must be maintain at the site where the Personnel is employed. Technical assistance was provided that Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. This standard was brought back into compliance when provided brought the files over. • Licensing Specialist reviewed 4 Child Care Personnel files. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental with observed 14 children on the playground with a huge sink hole outside the entrance gate to the playground. The Provider was advised during the previous inspection on 8/9/24 to not used the playground and to use indoor activities that promote gross motor skills such as but not limited to toss bean bags into baskets, learn with a ball toss, move like an animal, indoor hopscotch, learning scavenger hunt, alphabet yoga, etc. It should be noted that the sink hole appeared to have grown larger, resulting in the playground perimeter fence falling inside the sink hole. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed, labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed frozen fish sticks, frozen tater tot, frozen chicken nuggets not sealed or dated inside the freezer. Also, frozen veggies not sealed or dated inside the freezer. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that perishable or leftover foods are stored properly (labeled, dated, sealed, etc.).
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2024
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several unsealed boxes of cereal package Technical assistance was provided to ensure that dried goods are stored properly (labeled, dated, sealed, etc.).
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2024
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
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
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, facility does not have an active credential director. Technical assistance was provided ensure that the child care facility have a credentialed director prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2024
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed child in care in the 1-year-old classroom watching television. Technical assistance was provided that electronic media for children under two years of age isn't permissible. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children two years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the facility not to be clean. There was a lot of clutter and appeared unorganized. Only one classroom was in operation, the other classrooms were unorganized storage room. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Also, to develop and implement a cleaning schedule to ensure that cleaning occurs. Clean the affected areas prior to due date. A sample daily cleaning checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that if a classroom is not in use, the classroom must be maintained as if ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed large screw like object (legs to a cabinet on the bottom of the changing table accessible not the children in the 1-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided to remove the items and that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a missing outlet in several classroom throughout the facility. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outlets are covered.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. The last time the daily inspection was completed was in December 2023. The provider advised that the facility began re-enrolling children as of last Friday (3/15/24). A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time the inspection, Counselor observed menu posted near the front door of the facility was dated for March 11 th through the March 15 th . Technical assistance was provided to post menu at the beginning of the week in a conspicuous location easily seen by parents.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was not retained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider failed to maintain the food acceptance log at the facility. The facility serviced pizza for lunch. Provider advised that food acceptance log was at her personal residence not at the facility. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40-hour introductory training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 within 90 days of employment/industry start date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- 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 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 1/3/24. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have proof of safe sleep training within 30 days of date of hire. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel shall be trained on safe sleep, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- 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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, facility does not have an active credential director. Technical assistance was provided ensure that the child care facility have a credentialed director prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2024
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- 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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider advised that two Child Care Personnel files was not onsite at they were at her personnel residence. Counselor was unable to review. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all files are maintained and available for the licensing agency to review. Counselor reviewed 5 Child Care Personnel files. •
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete CF- FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [a current classroom roster that reflexed the classroom composition was present].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current classroom roster that reflexed the classroom composition in the 1-year-old classroom. The Child Care Personnel advised that roster was down the shopping plaza at the facilities sister site. Technical assistance was provided that attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the Child Care Personnel and the groups of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the facility not to be clean. There was a lot of clutter and appeared unorganized. Only two classrooms were in operation, the other classroom was unorganized storage room. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Also, to develop and implement a cleaning schedule to ensure that cleaning occurs. Clean the affected areas prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 (Section 10.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a 4-month-old sleeping on a cot. Counselor did not observe any cribs or playpen at the facility. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate cribs/playpens are available for the children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider retrieved a playpen from sister site and the child left the facility. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. The facility fire inspection was conducted last year on October 23, 2022. The facility fire inspection was conducted October 25, 2023. Technical assistance provided to ensure that a fire inspection is completed by the local fire authority. Fire drills conducted on 1/23/23, 2/10/23, 3/7/23, 4/26/23, 5/24/23, 6/13/23, 7/28/23, 8/29/23, 9/13/23, and 10/1/23. • Fire extinguisher serviced October 2023. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that emergency preparedness drills (inclement weather and lockdown) are co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, was not accessible to parents]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time the inspection, Counselor observed menu posted near the front door of the facility was dated for October 10th through the 20th. Technical assistance was provided to post menu at the beginning of the week in a conspicuous location easily seen by parents.
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the facility not to be clean, it that the area rugs were stained and dirty. There was a lot of clutter and appeared unorganized. Only two classroom were in operation, the other two classroom was unorganized storage room.Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Also, to develop and implement a cleaning schedule to ensure that cleaning occurs. Clean the affected areas prior to due date. A sample daily cleaning checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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, Counselor observed the border around the mulched area on the playground was not in good repair, as one of the boards was not secured and causing a tripping hazard. Also, there were miscellaneous electrical wires on the playground and inside a bin with toys. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground area is in good condition and free hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the double gate entering the playground with a gap greater than 3 inches. The facility placed a 2x4 board at the base of the gate (unsecure) which can be tripping hazard. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no gaps in fence are greater than 3 inches.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were blocked off and inaccessible in an emergency. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a rolling chalk board blocking the back exit door making it inaccessible in an emergency. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all exits must not be blocked at any time. This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider moved the rolling chalk board from blocking the back exit door. Fire drill conducted 1/23/23, 2/10/23, 3/7/23, 4/26/23, 5/24/23, 6/13/23, and 7/28/23.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed whole milk (expired August 5, 2023) inside the kitchen refrigerator. Also, Betty Crocker whipped strawberry frosting (expired May 30, 2022) and Betty Crocker whipped fluffy white frosting (expired June 13, 2023) inside the kitchen. Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider discarded the expired food items.
- 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
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date, properly stored]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed macaroni and cheese in a pot with lid inside the kitchen refrigerator. It is unclear when the food was cooked and when it should be discarded. Also, Counselor observed open jar of Great Value marinara pasta sauce (partially used) no dated when the item was opened. Technical assistance was provided that leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed, properly stored]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an unsealed package of Clancys pretzels and Bentons vanilla wafers not properly stored. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed Bremer corn dogs not sealed or dated inside the freezer. Also, what appeared to be frozen fish stick and frozen nuggets not sealed or dated inside the freezer. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that perishable or leftover foods are stored properly (labeled, dated, sealed, etc.).
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete the introductory training prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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, Counselor determined that the facility had an inadequate number of Child Care Personnel with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel has cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the facility had an inadequate number of Child Care Personnel with first aid training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel has first aid training prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor was unable to review all Child Care Personnel files as the files were at the Director residence. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all files and documents are available for licensing to review. Provider has 6 Child Care Personnel on file, Counselor reviewed 1 Child Care Personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection Counselor observed the pavilion on the playground not in good repair, in that the roof is missing and the wood was hanging down. Technical assistance was provided repair or replace the affected area.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was non-compliance with training requirements when leaving the industry. The Child Care Personnel beginning in the industry on 7/1/21 and left the industry on 8/6/21. Child Care Personnel was rehired on 5/3/23 and has yet to completed required training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure the Child Care Personnel complete required training (including passing testing) prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in services and a background screening resubmission was not completed. Technical assistance was provided to rescreen any Child Care Personnel with a 90-day break in service.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant and the 2 year old to 5 year old] group was inadequate in that [there was Child Care Personnel in the classroom, leaving the children unspervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed two Child Care Personnel in one classroom leaving two classrooms without Child Care Personnel. The other Child Care Personnel left the facility leaving her classroom unsupervised. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that direct supervision is always maintained.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed an infant in the infant classroom with a bottle in the pack and play. Also, in the 1-year-old classroom multiple children asleep on cotes with sippy cups. Technical assistance was provided children must individually fed and not having sippy cups during nap time. The standard was brought back into compliance when the cups/bottles were removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a Child Care Personnel with seven children (infants - 4-year-old). The Child Care Personnel advised knowledge of being over ratio. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that ratio is followed and maintained. The standard was brought back into compliance when additional Child Care Personnel arrived, and children were moved to appropriate classrooms.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant and 1 year old ] group was inadequate in that [their was no Child Care Personnel was inside the classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a Child Care Personnel in a classroom with 5 children (1-year-old 4-year-old) and two children (infant and 1 year old) in a classroom inside pack in play without a Child Care Personnel supervising. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that direct supervision is maintained at all times. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel took the two children out the empty classroom putting all the children inside one classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 several cleaning chemicals (hand soap, GooGone latex paint clean up) stored in a unlock cabinet under the sink. Technical assistance was provided to always store all chemicals away from the reach of the children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 inspection, Counselor observed the kitchen area with no lighting. Director advised the light was flash yesterday and today stopped working. Director advised a repair person will come this week to fix. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all lighting throughout the facility works appropriately.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the playground with candy wrappers, yard sign, and broken toys. Also, Counselor observed the pavilion on the playground not in good repair, in that the roof is missing and the wood is falling. Also, there was a missing panel/plank in from the wooden fence. Also, the wooden barrier surrounding the mulch area is falling apart. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace effected area by due date and ensure that litter or other hazards are removed from the playground daily.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed gaps in the playground fence 5 inches 9 inches. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no gaps in fence are greater than 3 inches.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor an several infants in a pack and play with a pacifier attached to a string clipped her clothing while asleep. This poses a potential choking hazard for the child. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices and infant napping shall not have items that could pose a strangulation risk. This standard was brought back in compliance as the pacifier was removed from the string clip.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 separate hand washing sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Director advised that the Child Care Personnel prepare bottles in the kitchen, however, there is no separate hand washing sink. Technical assistance was provided to have a handwashing sink in the kitchen.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A three compartment sink (or two compartment sink plus portable compartment receptacle) used for ware washing and sanitization was not sanitized before and after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, B.2.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the facility utilized one sink in the kitchen to wash hand, prepare bottles, and wash dishes. The facility did not have a three-compartment sink (or two compartment sink plus portable compartment receptacle) used for ware washing and sanitization was not sanitized before and after each use. Technical assistance was provided that a three-compartment sink (or two compartment sink plus portable compartment receptacle) used for ware washing and sanitization is needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-13
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the pack and play had a hole in the side mesh]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a pack play used for the infants and 1-year olds had hole in the mesh sides. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that furnishings are safe for the children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed inadequate quantity of toys on the playground for the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that there is enough toys and activity for the children in care to promote gross motor skills.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-11
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, Counselor determined that the facility had an inadequate 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 April 21, 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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the facility had an inadequate 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 April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Aquafor and saline drops/spray], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed two non-prescription medications in the infant's classroom without Authorization for Prescription and non-prescription medication on file. Technical assistance provided to ensure written authorization prior to provided medication to children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have immunization forms on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that all Child Care Personnel did not have an application on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel complete an application. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 4.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the volunteer listed on the supplemental form did not have a Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all volunteers completed a volunteers complete the acknowledgment form prior to volunteering.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete CF- FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed 5-year work history on file. Technical assistance provided to ensure a complete 5-year work history completed on all Child Care Personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring that attendance rosters are accurate and always accompany children when they move between spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report identified instances where the attendance roster did not accurately reflect the number of children present or did not accompany the group. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures children are accounted for throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify the full employment history of new staff members before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that employment history verification was not documented for some staff. This question allows the director to explain the current hiring and documentation practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all individuals on-site, including service providers, have completed the necessary background screenings before having contact with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding related to background screening requirements for a service provider on-site. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages screening compliance for everyone who interacts with the children.
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Finding-specific
What is your current system for monitoring and securing cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
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- Public records from multiple inspections have identified concerns regarding the accessibility of hazardous materials. Discussing the current storage and monitoring system provides insight into how the facility maintains a safe environment.
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How do you ensure that all staff members are currently trained in CPR and First Aid to maintain proper coverage at all times?
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- An official inspection report noted that the facility had an inadequate number of staff trained in CPR and First Aid. This question allows the director to explain how they track training requirements and ensure coverage.
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