Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.06
- Local median
- 1.75
Here We Grow E L A
304 6th St SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO0423
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 12:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 54
- License expiration:
- October 24, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 31 available inspections for Here We Grow E L A from October 11, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 95 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 24, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of July 24, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 31
- Recorded violations
- 95
- Higher-concern violations
- 27
- Repeated topics
- 12
8 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
31 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 12
- 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 11 inspections, with 21 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024March 26, 2024April 17, 2024June 13, 2024October 15, 2024February 19, 2025March 18, 2025June 23, 2025October 15, 2025February 4, 2026June 24, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024March 26, 2024May 3, 2024June 13, 2024October 15, 2024February 19, 2025June 23, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024October 15, 2024February 19, 2025March 24, 2025June 23, 2025February 4, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
June 13, 2024October 15, 2024February 19, 2025March 18, 2025June 23, 2025June 24, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024October 15, 2024February 19, 2025June 23, 2025October 15, 2025February 4, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024October 15, 2024February 19, 2025June 23, 2025February 4, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024October 15, 2024March 24, 2025April 14, 2025June 23, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024June 13, 2024March 24, 2025June 23, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 19, 2025March 24, 2025May 5, 2025June 23, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024April 14, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 15, 2024February 4, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 13, 2024June 23, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental with no medical physical on file. The child started at the facility on 3/30/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplementals Child Abuse and Neglect form was not signed annually. Staff 1 last signed the form on 4/15/2025. The current form was signed on 5/11/2026. Staff 2 last signed the form on 5/19/2025. The current form was signed on 5/26/2026. The staff signed the form but it was not annual. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form was not signed annually. Specialist observed all 7 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
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the back one year old classroom finishing lunch and preparing for nap time with an Ipad propped on the half wall playing media of educational songs. The specialist advised the staff that children in care under the age of two years old cannot have media offered. The staff immediately turned the Ipad media off at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children under the age of one cannot have media offered while in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the current fire inspection was not completed annually. The previous fire inspection was completed on 11/8/2024. The current fire inspection is dated 12/9/2025. The facility has an approved fire inspection, but it is late. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an approved fire inspection completed annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering station in the two year old classroom with other unrelated items stored on the station to include art supplies, posters, paint, and stuffed animals and a laminator. The provider asked the staff to move the items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering area/station does not have unrelated items to diapering stored at any time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record. The form expired as of 7/22/2025. The child started at the facility on 11/4/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date. Specialist reviewed 6 newly enrolled children as well as 10 additional children of the 49 children enrolled in the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to initiate the out of state search for both sexual offender and child abuse and neglect registry. The staff started at the facility on 1/29/2026. The staff lived out of state within the past five years in the state of PA. At time of inspection the provider completed the out of state sexual offender search for the staff. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates an out of state search for sexual offender search as well as child abuse and neglect registry and places documentation of the initiated searches on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two year old classroom during nap time with insufficient lighting. The specialist advised the staff and provider that the classroom was too dark and that lighting must be added to ensure you can visible see children in care. The provider had construction paper over the door with glass used as Halloween decorations, the staff immediately removed some paper from the doors with glass to allow some natural lighting into the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that lighting is sufficient to visually observe and supervise children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed infants bottles premade stored in the mini refrigerator in the infant classroom that were labeled with first name only. The specialist reminded the provider that bottles and cups provided from home must be labeled at all times with the childrens full first and last name. The provider immediately added the infants last name on the bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled at all times with the childrens full first and last name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diaper changing surface of a mat in the two year old classroom torn with tears in multiple areas of the mat exposing the foam cushion causing it to not be impermeable. The provider replaced the diapering mat with a nap mat that was impermeable in good condition at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing surface is impermeable.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [1 to 3 year old children] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12 children one to three years old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom as well as the mixed ages of two and three year old children on the playground while conducting ratio. The staff of the one year old class left inside the building to take a 2 or 3 year old child to the restroom leaving the staff of the 2 and 3 year old class alone on the playground with 12 children ages one through three years old. The facility was brought back into ratio when the staff returned from in the building and the classes separated back into individual classes separated on each playground that was age appropriate. 2 staff; 17 children ages three and four years old (maj.4) 1 staf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. 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 mixed three and four year old classroom with the children sitting at the tables playing with play doh while conducting ratio this morning around 9:45am the specialist finished ratio and completed a facility walk through and about an hour later the specialist observed the children still sitting around tables but the staff was reading a book. The specialist overheard the staff say we are going to read one more book while wait for lunch. The specialist then observed the classrooms daily schedule. The schedule read that the children were supposed to do centers from 10:15am to 11am then have outdoor time and lunch at ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-02
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 a three year old child in a highchair while conducting ratio. The child was not strapped into the chair using the safety belt. Also, the child was not eating and was participating in the classroom activity play doh. The specialist advised the staff that if a child is placed in a highchair, they must be strapped in. Also, the provider and I discussed that the highchair is not age appropriate. The staff removed the child from the highchair at time of inspection. The provider stated that she will also remove the highchair from the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the potential safety 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
- A potentially harmful item, [softener Suavetel and water], was not labeled as required. 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 spray bottle in the infant classroom with a blue solution being stored. The specialist asked the staff what was in the bottle the staff replied it was softener Suavetel and water. The staff advised that she uses it to spray the trashcan for diapers to eliminate the odor. The staff immediately labeled the spray bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing harmful or hazardous items are labeled at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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, the Licensing specialist observed the childrens restroom to the left side near the kitchen with a baby lock on the cabinet under the sink that was not fastened close leaving the cabinet unlocked. The provider noticed hazardous material stored under the sink to include, an aerosol air freshener, Goo gone and a cleaning paste. The provider immediately attached the lock closed at time of inspection making the area inaccessible to children in care. TA was provided to ensure that children do not have access to hazardous materials.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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 smaller childrens playground on the far end to the right with no shade. The provider advised that the previous shade blew down with the heavy winds and rain. The specialist encouraged the provider to put up any form of temporary shade until she is able to replace the shade on the playground caused by damage. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has added adequate shade on the playground by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering procedures not posted near the diapering station in the mixed class of two and three year old children. The provider immediately placed up diapering procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted near the diapering station at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that [specialist observed inadequate number of outdoor equipment and activities to include outdoor toys on both playgrounds. The older childrens playground was observed with a basketball, two football and a collapsible crawling tunnel, tabled benches and a basketball hoop with no ball appropriate for the hoop size.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed inadequate number of outdoor equipment and activities to include outdoor toys on both playgrounds. The older childrens playground was observed with a basketball, two football and a collapsible crawling tunnel, tabled benches and a basketball hoop with no ball appropriate for the hoop size. The provider and specialist previously discussed adding more suitable outdoor activities to the playground. The provider advised that she did have other toys like hula hoops, balls, etc. but the children have damaged them and they were discarded. The specialist provided the provider with suggestions to include a kinetic sand table ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-01
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 the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have DCF 40 hour training nor did they complete the required school readiness training prior to having unsupervised contact with children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete SR training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have the adequate number of staff onsite who possess CPR training. The facility should have had at least 3 staff with the certification. The facility had only 2 staff on site once the Director came on site during time of inspection who had CPR training. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has more staff trained in CPR by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (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 the adequate number of staff onsite who possess First aid training. The facility should have had at least 3 staff with the certification. The facility had only 2 staff on site once the Director came on site during time of inspection who had First aid training. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has more staff trained in First aid by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
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 on file. The child started at the facility on 4/29/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has an Immunization form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
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 form on file. The form was expired as of 3/6/2025. The child started at the facility on 1/17/205. The provider advised that the child continuously attended the facility through todays date. The provider received the updated form on 6/18/2025 from the childs parent via Brightwheel. The provider printed the form and placed on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child has an Immunization form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 a medical physical on file. The child started at the facility on 4/29/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a medical physical on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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 (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 care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have complete personnel files on file for Licensing to review prior to starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 6/16/2025. The provider had the staff to complete personnel files with all required forms at time of inspection. The staff are sent on assignment to the facility from Career Source only for summer employment. The staff are floaters and assistant teachers at the facility. The staff are not volunteer because they are paid through Career source. The provider had the staff complete required forms at time of inspection and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an eligible status for Background screening in the Clearinghouse prior to offering services at the facility caring for children in care. The staff started at the facility on 6/18/2025. Staff 1 was observed in the classroom alone caring for children. The provider sent the staff home at time of inspection until an eligible status is granted. Staff 2 was observed in the classroom caring for children with a supervising child care personnel but also escorting children back and forth to the restroom in direct contact with children. The provider sent t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [two and three year old class and three and four year old class did not have attendance completed to reflect the children in care].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 no attendance completed while conducting ratio for the mixed classroom of three and four year olds as well as the two and three year old classroom. The specialist had to review attendance with staff in the three and four year old classroom due to the staff signing in children that were transferred to another classroom as well as having a combined class with VPK children mixed but no attendance roster present. The staff and provider finally completed face to name to ensure all of the children present were accounted for. While conducting ratio the specialist observed the two and three year old class on the way to the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 children age one year old] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [17 children ages one through three years old (maj. 2) 1 one year old child was present] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 staff; 15 children ages three through five years old (maj.4) 2 staff; 17 children ages one through three years old (maj. 2) 1 staff; 2 children ages four and five years old 1 staff; 4 infants 1 staff; 5 children age one year old Ratio was conducted during lunch time and facilitys picture day. New ratio - 1 staff; 15 children ages three through five years old (maj.4) 2 staff; 17 children ages two and three years old (maj. 2) 1 staff; 2 children ages four and five years old 1 staff; 4 infants 1 staff; 6 children age one year old
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1-2 age ] group was inadequate in that [they were left unattended outside on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the complaint inspection information obtained revealed a child was left unattended on the playground for 7-10 mins. The teacher stated that she did not know who was all outside with her because the co-teacher was bringing students back and forth from inside being changed back outside. She did not have her attendance roster with her, and when she came back inside to wash children's hands for lunch she realized the child was not in class. She found outside on the playground where the class previously was. The noncompliance was resolved once the child was brought back inside. The child is not in attendance at this facility. The provider was advised to ensure all c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, information obtained revealed the incident was not documented by the facility when the 1 year old was left unattended on the playground. The noncompliance is resolved because the child is no longer in attendance. Provider advised to ensure incident reports are documented, signed the day of and kept for a year to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [it was not outside with the class].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, information obtained revealed the teacher in the 1 year old class, that left the child on the playground did not have their classroom attendance outside with them. She explained that she was unaware of how many children she was supervising or what specific children she had until she came back inside and began preparing the students for lunch. She explained now she takes attendance outside. The noncompliance was resolved once the child was brought inside, the attendance for the children in care was accurate and right during the commencement of the complaint inspection. Attendance rosters should accompany classes as they leave the building for pla ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 children infants and one year old children] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 staff; 6 children VPK as well as ; 10 children ages two years old (naptime ratio and supervision) 1 staff; 6 children infants and one year old children; 3 children age one year old (nap time ratio and supervision) 1 staff; 13 children ages three and four years old (naptime ratio) New ratio 1 staff; 6 children VPK 1 staff; 10 children ages two years old 1 staff; 4 infants 1 staff 5 children age one year old 1 staff; 13 children ages three and four years old
- 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
- There were insufficient personnel readily accessible to meet ratio requirements during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed staff 1 standing in the door way of the VPK classroom and the two year old classroom during naptime. As well staff 2 in the infant classroom with 6 children infants and one year old children as well as watching over children from a half wall in the one year old classroom with 3 one year old children sleeping. The specialist advised that naptime supervision does not apply to children under the age of 24 months. The specialist asked the provider where the staff were and she replied on lunch break. The specialist asked the provider where they were taking lunch and the staff replied they went to pick up food off site. T ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old children in highchairs watching Mickey Mouse clubhouse on an iPad that was position upright on the ledge of the half wall. The toddlers were watching the cartoon on the iPad and the specialist advised staff that children in care cannot have media. The staff immediately shut the Ipad and turned off the cartoon at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that media is not offered to children under the age of 2 years old.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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 of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the half wall to the left from the entrance in good repair. No drywall was observed and the provider repainted the door to eliminate any paint chipping. However, the provider advised that she overlooked the repair to the outdoor exit door to the playground and did not repair the door by the previous due date. The doorframe was still observed with wood splintered near the outside and inside view of the door. TA was provided to ensure that the door is repaired by the due date provided. Not Monitored Comments TS was provided to ensure that hazardous material or chemicals is not stored or placed in areas accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2025
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [5] based on 35 square feet and [6 ] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed during ratio conducted at naptime the infant classroom that had a capacity of 5 children with 6 children observed. The staff had 4 infants and 2 one year old children in the infant classroom while also supervising the one year old classroom with 3 additional one year old children who were asleep. The classroom is separated by a half wall with a door. At time of inspection the staff was sitting in a chair with the door closed, 1 infant in a crib awake and 5 children playing on the floor 3 infants and 2 one year old children. The specialist advised when the staff needed to meet ratio would be back at the facility. The ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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 [a child's food was discarded while eating and not replinished.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, through interviews, the teacher threw a child's sandwich away alleging because it got wet from a classmate. The meal was discarded while the child was eaten and not replaced/replenished. The child also stated she was still hungry after it was thrown away. The provider was advised to ensure all children in care are fed the mandatory nutritional needs to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved, as the child was given a snack after that meal and the teacher was terminated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the commencement the child involved in the allegation's folder was not on site to be reviewed by the licensing specialist. The file was completed and documented on the next visit (4/14/25 commencement of additonal case) resolving the noncompliance of the standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, through interviews and video footage it was revealed a teacher threw a child's sandwich away while she was actively eating because the other children at the table spilled their water. As a form of redirection/discipline she threw away her food which is a negative interaction. Also viewed on camera; the teacher yanked a child by their arm and pulled a chair from beneath them away from the table. The owner terminated the teacher which resolves the noncompliance. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider has no comments on this inspection ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Christin Ward Green 03/18/2025 ____________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15 (three and four year old, maj. 3)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16 (three and four year old, maj. 3)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 staff; 7 children VPK 1 staff; 3 children infants and one year old (maj. Infants) 1 staff; 6 children age one year old 2 staff; 14 children ages two years old 1 staff; 16 children ages three and four years old (maj. 3) New Ratio 1 staff; 8 children VPK 1 staff; 3 children infants and one year old (maj. Infants) 1 staff; 6 children age one year old 2 staff; 14 children ages two years old 1 staff; 15 children ages three and four years old (maj. 3)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the mixed classroom of three and four year old children watching spider man and friends. The specialist advised the staff that children must be offered media that is educational. The staff replied that she thought they could watch shows because they finished circle time. The staff listed off shows like peppa pig, sonic and paw patrol. The specialist explained that while in care those cartoons can not be offered to children and suggested learning videos, lullabys of Blippi to offer instead that are educational. The specialist asked the staff to turn off the video and change to another option that is educational and t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
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 half wall separating the three and four year old classroom where the opening is where a door once was but was taken down the edges of the wall had drywall exposed and paint chipping in need of repair. The provider advised that another door will be placed back soon. Also, in the one year old classroom along the right side of the wall the provider observed the black baseboard material coming apart from the wall and missing in some areas. As well as the bottom of the exit door to the playground that was observed on the entrance and exit side at the bottom with wood splintered and missing by the bottom door frame. T ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed several childrens sleeping mat in the three and four year old classroom and some VPK children who nap in that classroom with mats that were torn with tears exposing the foam material causing them to not be impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens sleeping mats are replaced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a package of individually wrapped confetti muffins that were expired as of 2/16/2025. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the manufacturer's recommendation for expiration dates.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 current facilitys menu with no substitutions made. Todays menu read that children were offered turkey and cheese sandwichs, corn, fruit cocktail and milk. The specialist observed the children eating lunch and they were offered spaghetti, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk. The provider stated that she typically notifies the parents of a change to the menu electronically via Brightwheel. TA was provided to ensure that the provider notes substitutions on the menu as applicable.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete all required pre service training prior to directly supervising children in care alone. The staff was observed alone supervising children in the classroom when the other staff walked out of the classroom, when she left to escort children to the restroom and diapering, as well as when she covered the VPK classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes pre service training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-15
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, the specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was on site at the facility helping in the kitchen, distribute meals and in the classroom with children but prior to todays date they did not have a complete personnel file. The provider had the staff to fill out required forms and placed his file on site for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that personnel have complete personnel files prior to starting at the facility. Specialist reviewed all 8 childrens files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the child abuse and neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 2/8/2024, but the current form was signed on 2/12/2025. The specialist reminded the provider that the form should be signed annually. TA was provided to ensure that personnel sign the child abuse and neglect form annually and place on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an eligible background screening granting clearance for child care prior to being on site at the facility since 1/8/2025, helping in the kitchen, distribute meals and in the classroom with children. The staff has a eligible background screening as of 2/18/2025 on file that Licensing has reviewed at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that personnel have a cleared background screening on file prior to starting at the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who had not completed all preservice training requirements were allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 3.1 - Training Requirements, Page 7) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete School readiness preservice courses prior to supervising children in care. The counselor advised the provider that the staff must complete school readiness preservice courses prior to supervising children in care or complete part 1 of required DCF training course and test out. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes training by the due date provided.
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-31
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the wall air conditioning vent in the three year old classroom with dust build up and needing to be cleaned. The provider immediately had the staff to clean the vent at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the air conditioning vents are clean and free of dust build up.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the back classrooms of two and three year old classrooms with no capacity posted. The provider immediately posted the capacitys in each classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity is posted in each room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens sleeping mats that were torn with tears causing the surface to not be impermeable. The provider immediately swapped the mats out at time of inspection with new mats the provider had stored. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens sleeping mats are impermeable at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to complete an annual fire inspection. The last inspection was completed on 714/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the facility completes a fire inspection and provides proof of inspection documented on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility fail to possess emergency contact information for all enrolled children in care during a fire drill conducted during the inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has emergency contact information present during the time of a drill and actual emergency. Extra time allotted to align other due date. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on _____________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on _____________ and a weather drill conducted on _________. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on __June ____ 2024. A fire drill was conduct ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few bottles stored in the infant rooms mini black refrigerator/freezer combo unit that were wither not labeled or only labeled with the first initial and last name of the child. The counselor advised that the bottles and cups provided from home must be labeled with the childrens full first and last name. The staff immediately labeled the bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with each childs full first and last name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required DCF training course, Five hour Literacy within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry 9/18/2023. As of todays date the staff has still not completed the training. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child listed on a supplemental had an Immunization form that was expired as of 9/3/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [facility failed to have parents acknowledge the Influenza brochure during the months of August or September 2024.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to have parents acknowledge the Influenza brochure during the months of August or September 2024. The provider uploaded the brochure on the electronic managing system to all parents individually. The provider showed the counselor the sent messages for all parents to acknowledge the brochure. TA was provided to ensure that the brochure is made up and acknowledged by all parents of enrolled children by the due date. Counselor reviewed 12 newly enrolled childrens files of the 36 children enrolled at the facility. Counselor reviewed the facilitys brochure, Distracted drivers for compliance for the month ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
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 counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 9/27/2024. The staff signed a new form at time of inspection and placed on file. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. Counselor reviewed all 6 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to verify employment history from the past five years for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. TA was provided to ensure that all employment history within the past 5 years is verified by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
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- 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 counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was not resubmitted in the Clearinghouse prior to starting at the facility. The staff was last screened on 7/31/2023 the staff started at the facility on 9/18/2024 and has never worked in the child care industry prior to starting at the facility. The provider resubmitted the staff at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that provider resubmits the staff by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the three and four year old classroom with multiple outlet covers missing. The counselor advised the provider that all of the outlets that were uncovered were in reach of children and would need to be covered with an outlet cover. The provider immediately covered the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that electrical outlets in reach of children are covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an active red ant pile on the younger childrens playground on the resilient surface of mulch near the back steps by the owners office. The counselor advised that the ant pile is a potential health hazard to children in care and will need to be eliminated. TA was provided to ensure that the ant pile is treated and eliminated by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed both exit gates on the playgrounds with the fence gates that are not leveled and both have a gap on one side of the fence that measured to 5 inches. The counselor advised that the gap must be no larger the 3 and a half inches and that provider will need to potentially lower the gate on one side to ensure the fence is leveled. TA was provided to ensure that the gaps larger the 3 and a half inches are eliminated by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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, the counselor observed frozen food that was removed from the original packaging that was not labeled with the food item name or expiration date. The counselor advised that the food needs to be labeled appropriately. TA was provided to ensure that the frozen foods are labeled with the food item name and expiration date by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
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, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a required DCF course from part 1 or part 2 within 90 days of starting in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 1/8/2024. The staff should have started a course by 4/8/2024. The provider immediately had staff to start a training course at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts a training course within 90 days of employment in the industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire at the facility. The provider immediately trained staff on fire extinguishers at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that staff are trained on fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment at the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training prior to started employment at the facility. The provider immediately had staff to complete training at time of inspection and document on file. TA was provided to ensure that staff is training on exposure plan training prior to employment and complete an annual refresher training annually, documented on file for Licensing to review. Additional TA was provided to ensure staff is trained by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record on file. The form was expired as of 3/36/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the provider failed to have parents of all enrolled children at the facility acknowledge the required brochure Distracted drivers for the month of April 2024.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to have parents of all enrolled children at the facility acknowledge the required brochure Distracted drivers for the month of April 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the provider makes up for the month of April and have all parents acknowledge the brochure by the due date. Counselor reviewed all 5 staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- On 5/2/2024, the provider emailed a copy of the time sheet for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental the staff worked the complete week of 4/22-4/26 and a few hours on 4/29/2024. The provider's due date for standard was 4/25/2024. The provider advised that the staff worked the full day on 4/26/2024 in the four year old classroom with another staff present. As well as counselor reviewed staff's transcript and staff has still not obtained required DCF 40-hour introductory training. The provider advised to the counselor today, that the staff did not pass one of the courses and has signed up to retake the test in the next few weeks. TA was provided to ensure that th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1.2, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, information obtained from interviews revealed the director did not report a viral outbreak of vomiting and diarrhea that affected staff and children to the Health Department. The licensing specialist informed the director that in the event 2 or more children/adults have the same symptoms she is to report it within 72 hours to maintain compliance. The noncompliance is resolved because staff and children were back in attendance as of the commencement of this complaint inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed while taking ratio in the infants classroom an infant child sleeping in a crib with a full bottle of milk propped on his arms laying next to his face. The counselor advised the staff that children should not drink bottles laying down and that propped bottles are not acceptable. Counselor advised staff also that bottles should never be placed in the crib and that it can potentially pose a risk of strangulation or suffocation hazard as well as choking for infants. The counselor asked staff to remove the bottle from the crib. The staff immediately removed the bottle from the crib. The counselor later advised the provider of the s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete DCf required introductory training within 12 months of working in the child care industry. The staff started in the industry on 1/18/2022 and has not obtained 40 hour training as of today. TA was provided to ensure that the staff test out of training to obtain 40 hours of required DCF introductory training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a training course within 90 days. The counselor asked the staff if she had a training I.D. set up. We determined that staff did have an I.D. set up. The counselor walked the staff through signing up to start a course and the staff started a course at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that staff starts a training course from DCF required introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental with no Immunization record on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current immunization records on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 inspection, the counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the children have documentation of the a physical on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor the observed the provider did not have the Child care license posted in an inconspicuous area. The counselor advised the provider that the license must be posted at all times. The provider immediately printed the license and posted it at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the license is posted in an inconspicuous area at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
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- 01-01
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 counselor the observed the provider did not have the Child care license number posted on the outdoor advertising sign near the parking lot street view of the facility. Counselor advised the provider that all advertising must have the child care license number posted. TA was provided to ensure that the child care license is present on the sign by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A staff member who had not completed all pre-service training requirements was allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 18.1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have child care training completed prior to supervising children in a classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete preservice training courses by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-32
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, the counselor observed outlet covers missing in the four and five year old classroom. The counselor advised the provider that the outlets need to be covered at all times for outlets in reach of children. Provider immediately covered the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets are covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [ Fabuloso and water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a spray bottle in the four and five year old classroom that stored a cleaning solution. The counselor asked the provider what solution was in the bottle. The provider replied fabuloso and water. The counselor advised the provider that the spray bottle must be labeled with the chemical name at all times solutions are stored. The provider immediately labeled the spray bottle at time of inspection with the solution name. TA was provided to ensure that the spray bottle is labeled at all times when harmful items are stored.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the mini refrigerator/ freezer combo in the infant classroom and the first upright refrigerator/ freezer combo in the food preparation area did not have thermometers present. TA was provided to ensure the provider places the thermometers in the freezers at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing mat in the infant classroom with tears causing the mat to be impermeable. The provider immediately replaced the diaper changing mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing mat is always impermeable and in good condition.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a training course from Part 1 or 2 within 90 days of starting in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 11/17/2023. Counselor advised provider that staff needs to register an account with the DCF training website and start a course. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts a training course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
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- 33-03
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, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of safe sleep training and use of fire extinguisher training on file. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes required training and documentation is on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did no have documentation of completed exposure plan training on file for Licensing to review. Counselor advised provider that the exposure plan training must be completed prior to staff starting at the facility and every year after annually. TA was provided to ensure all staff complete the exposure plan training and have documentation of completion on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 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 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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have Immunization records on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the children have Immunizations records on file by the due date. Here We Grow E L A C10PO0423 304 6th St SE Winter Haven FL 33880 Routine 02/22/2024 Page 6 of 9
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- 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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an Immunization record that was expired as of 1/31/2024. TA was provided to ensure that a current Immunization record is on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- 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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have medical physical forms on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the children have medical physical forms on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have the Background screening form 5131 on file for Licensing to review. Provider immediately completed the 5131 form for child care personnel and placed them in staff files at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the Background screening form 5131 is on file for Licensing to review at all times. Here We Grow E L A C10PO0423 304 6th St SE Winter Haven FL 33880 Routine 02/22/2024 Page 7 of 9
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to document employment verification on file for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. Provider stated that she did call and verify staff employment but did not document it. TA was provided to ensure that documentation of the employment history is documented on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to request an out of state sexual offender search and an out of state child abuse and neglect registry search for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental who lived in the state of Texas within the past five years. TA was provided to ensure that the provider request a search from the state of Texas for child abuse and neglect and sexual offender by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [facility did not have an attendance roster for most of the classrooms at the facility].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not have an attendance roster for most of the classrooms at the facility, to include the four and five, two and one year old classrooms. The provider stated that she was not aware that they needed a classroom attendance roster. TA was provided to ensure that facility implements attendance rosters for the classrooms and staff manages when children arrive and depart from the classroom daily. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
Could you explain the process for ensuring all new staff members have their required background screening documentation completed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show instances where required background screening documentation, including out-of-state registry searches, was incomplete for staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are currently in place to ensure that hazardous materials, such as cleaning supplies, are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes multiple instances where cleaning supplies or potentially harmful items were found accessible to children or improperly labeled.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions like nap time or playground use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that maintaining required staff-to-child ratios has been a recurring area of focus for the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that classroom attendance rosters are accurate and always accompany the group when children move between areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the facility has been identified in reports for not having attendance rosters present with groups of children during transitions or outdoor play.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's health records, such as physicals and immunization forms, are kept up to date and tracked for timely renewals?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from multiple inspections show that some children's health examination or immunization forms were missing or expired at the time of the review.
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