Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 1.75
Wishing Wells Academy Llc
1615 5th St SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO0416
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 32
- License expiration:
- May 22, 2027
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
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Wishing Wells Academy Llc from May 4, 2023 through June 10, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 38
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 5
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 3.69
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
January 16, 2024May 14, 2024September 16, 2024May 20, 2025May 13, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
January 16, 2024May 14, 2024September 16, 2024January 8, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 16, 2024May 20, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 16, 2024May 14, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023May 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to have a fire inspection completed annually. The previous fire inspection was completed on 3/18/2025. The current fire inspection was completed on 3/31/2026. The provider has an approved fire inspection but it was completed late. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an annual approved fire inspection completed and placed on file for Licensing to review. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on_____4/30/2026______. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on____3/18/2026________and a weather drill conducted on____3 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: 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 required training course, 5 hour literacy. The staff started in the industry and at the facility on 9/4/2024. The training should have been completed within 12 months. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel completes the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School readiness pre service courses within 90 days of working at the facility and prior to offering care unsupervised. The staff started at the facility on 9/29/2025. All training pre service classes should have been completed within 90 days of working at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel complete the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (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 has an expired medical physical. The form is dated 8/22/2023 and is only valid for two years. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 the inspection, the specialist observed a mop bucket with dirty water in the shower of the bathroom used by the three and four year old children. This was poured out at the time of the inspection, returning the facility back into compliance.
- 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: 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 the inspection, the specialist observed two children in need of updated shot records. The provider has until the due date to provide updated records; this would return the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 the inspection the specialist observed vents in the three year old classroom that are in need of cleaning. The provider has until the due date to have the vents clean; this will return them to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed in the three year old and one year old room sleeping mats that are in need of cleaning. The provider has until the due date to have sleeping mats cleaned and method in place to have the staff cleaning mats before and after the children take naps. Doing this will return them to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the counselor observed dust build up on the ceiling near the a/c vents, and ceiling fans throughout the facility. Also, the counselor observed the a/c vent on the wall of the two year old classroom that needed to be cleaned. The counselor also observed the microwave in the food prep area, used for the childrens lunches, had food spills inside that needed to be cleaned; as well as dust and debris in the window seal of the one year old classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed that the lighting in the three and four year old classroom did not have adequate lighting near the work surface. The lighting measured 47.6 fc. The counselor advised the provider that lighting near the work surface needs to be at least 50 fc. The counselor observed the children doing an activity with play-doh. The provider immediately moved the table to a different area of the room that had more lighting at the time of the inspection. TA was provided to ensure that in close work surface areas, lighting measures to the requirements of 50 fc.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [provider offered morning and afternoon snack, with only one food group]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the provider offered morning and afternoon snack, with only one food group. The counselor observed the children eating morning snack of cookies and water that was in water bottles provided from home. The counselor advised the provider that the children should have at least two food groups provided at snack. The provider purchased bananas to serve with cheese balls for snack time today. Going forward the provider understands that the children need to have at least two food groups for snack time. TA was provided to ensure that two different food groups are offered per snack.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple childrens sleeping mats not impermeable throughout the facility. The mats were observed with tears exposing the foam material. The counselor advised staff that the mats need to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the mats are replaced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 food preparation sink that reached 100 degrees farenheit. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the provider advised the counselor that bottles for infants are prepared in the classroom. She explained that parents prefill the formula bottles with water and staff adds the formula as needed. The counselor advised provider that if they prepare bottles in the classroom and or food preparation area an additional sink must be added with hot water that reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The counselor offered suggestions on how to remain in compliance. The provider advised that she may ask parents to send in premade bottles and provider will warm the bottles as needed. TA was provided to ensure that provider either has a sink added or a new process in pl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens bottles and water cups not labeled or labeled with full first name and last initial only. The counselor asked the staff to label the bottle and cups with the childrens full first and last names. The staff immediately labeled the bottle and cups with childrens full name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childrens full name at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the child care personnel did not have documentation of exposure plan training completed prior to working at the facility and or annually. Staff 1 did not have documentation of the completed training on file. Staff 2 did not complete the exposure plan annually. The staff last completed the training on 3/23/2023, but staff completed the training most recently on 3/26/2024. The provider had staff 1 and 2 review the training and sign documentation on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that completion of the training is documented on file and a refresher is completed annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- 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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a student health record on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current student health form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [provider failed to allow parents to acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure during April 2024. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to allow parents to acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure during April 2024. The provider was not aware that the brochure was signed 2 times per year in the months of April and September. TA was provided to ensure that the provider allows all parents of enrolled children to acknowledge the brochure and document the acknowledgement by the due date. Counselor reviewed 7 newly enrolled children's files or the 26 children enrolled at the facility as well as 2 additional files (A by first name)
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the child care personnel did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff last signed thew form 3/23/2023, the form was recently signed on 3/26/2024. The counselor explained to the provider that the form is signed annually. TA was provided to ensure that going forward all child care personnel sign the form annually. Counselor reviewed all 8 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed peeling paint in the bathroom in the hall the children use near the toilet. Also, in the 2-year-old classroom, a sink cabinet door was observed broken (not attached to the top hinge). Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint the areas prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed 2 cans of paint located on the floor in an unlocked closet in the bathroom the children use. The provider removed the paint while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the bathroom the children use did not have toilet paper. The provider replaced the toilet paper while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed cups in the 1-year-old classroom to the left that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. The provider labeled the bottles and cups while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed children's files A - E and determined the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was shown & given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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, was not planned, was not written, was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated the parent/guardian was responsible for supplying meals for their child(ren) enrolled. The facility only supplies snacks. There was no snack menu observed posted in the facility. Technical assistance was given to the provider to plan, date and post in an area accessible to the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that foods associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they did not have a physical environment log. A blank form was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that maintenance must include inspections conducted each month and documentation of maintenance inspections must be kept for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not completed Early Literacy training within 1 year of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed no staff were onsite with current CPR. The director arrived later and was the only one with valid/current CPR. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care. Lastly, the provider was reminded it must be an instructor led, hands on course or one of the 2 Department approved virtual instructors. (listed on the supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed no staff were onsite with current First Aid. The director arrived later and had valid First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Ventolin], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 16, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed prescription medication that was not in the original container/box. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain an original box from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container and prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a record for each child who received medication while in care. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F (Section 16, number 6) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a child in care that requires medication. There was no documentation of the child receiving the medication that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time, the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. Also, this record must be initialed or signed by the program personnel who gave the medication and the record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the last day the child received the dosage. Lastly, the provider was reminded the parent or legal guardian must be notified on the day of occurrence whe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-11
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a child in care that requires medication. There was no documentation of the staff receiving proper administration procedures. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had lived outside the state of Florida within the past 5-years and was not included with the original screening. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a new screening including the staff's prior state(s) prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 2. The do ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
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 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90 day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were only 2 staff (the owners) listed on the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff. Note: technical assistance was given to the provider that the rule will be updated soon, and the facility will have 5 days to add or remove staff.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date. A copy of the spreadsheet for out of state checks was emailed to the provider on today's date for use/reference.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and kept out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that storage of hazardous items was a concern in past inspections, including instances where items were found in areas accessible to children. This question helps understand the current daily practices for keeping the environment secure.
- Context
- The provider corrected these issues at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required training courses before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some staff had not completed required training within the expected timeframe. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center ensures staff are prepared.
- Context
- The provider was given a due date for completion of these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the schedule for keeping children's health and immunization records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization records current has been a recurring topic in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps taken to keep these files accurate.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for cleaning and sanitizing classroom equipment and surfaces throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility cleanliness and the maintenance of equipment like sleeping mats have been noted in several past inspections. This question allows the provider to explain their current cleaning schedule and standards.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to foster open communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear line of communication helps parents feel confident in how the center shares information about their child's day and any updates to operational procedures. This is a helpful way to gauge how the provider partners with families.