An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the infant classroom near the wall by the second light switch, under the light switch was a patch of paint missing from the wall. Also, the flooring at each classroom doorway on the floor with lament material the lament is peeling and cracked with areas missing due to the material exposed to water and causing it to not be in good repair. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are in good repair.
The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the VPK classroom with no schedule for daily activities posted. The provider stated she removed it to edit it and placed a schedule back on the wall at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a daily activities schedule is posted in an inconspicuous place where parents/guardians can view. Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, the provider advised that they only conduct field trips in the summer time, therefore, this standard will be monitored at a future inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple areas in the facility that were not observed in good repair. The areas to include the flooring at the door way of the infants, two and VPK classrooms were observed with the lamenant material shredding exposing wood pieces or missing and peeling. Also, in the infant classroom near the light switch paint was missing. In the outdoor of the facility the lattus fence material was added to the fencing on the playground was not maintained and was observed broken with missing pieces. There were wires exposed on the outside of the building where a light fixture once was. In the VPK classroom near the left hand side ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 24, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the three year old classroom cabinet below the sink in the classroom with baby lock mechanisms on the doors. The left side door mechanism was not able to lock. Under the cabinet harmful toxic and hazardous material was stored to include bleach, spray paint, Spray bottles containing cleaning substance and other cleaners. The specialist advised the provider to move the harsh chemicals to another area not accessible to children. The provider immediately had staff move the chemicals at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that toxic and harsh materials are not accessible to children in care.
The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [the infant classroom with formula and bottled water present and asked if infant bottles were prepared in the classroom, provider replied yes.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the infant classroom with formula and bottled water present and asked if infant bottles were prepared in the classroom, provider replied yes. The specialist advised that an additional sink is required for food preparation with hot water capability measuring to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The provider advised that they will move bottle preparation to the food preparation area for the rest of the day and ongoing. TA was provided to ensure that if food preparation is prepared in the classroom a sink with hot water measuring to 100 degree Fahrenheit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the thermometer in the mini refrigerator in the infant classroom that was broken and unable to measure the temperature. The provider stated she will order more to replace it and removed all childrens bottles from the classroom refrigerator into the kitchen refrigerator at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the refrigerator has a thermometer measuring temperature at 41degrees or below.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens bottles and cups provided from home that were either not labeled with the childens full names or first name and last initial in the infant and VPK classroom. The staff immediately labeled the bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childrens full 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
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
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete DCF Introductory training with in 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry on April 2023. The staff started at the facility on 1/28/2026, but has not completed part 1 DCF training. The staff is not in compliance for training when she returned to the industry after leaving September 5, 2026. The staff stated verbally she recalled leaving the last facility at the end of September 2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff obtains 40 hour training by the due date.
Correction status
Due by April 24, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed that staff listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training annually. The staff last completed the training on 12/4/2024. The provider had the staff review the facilitys exposure plan at time of inspection and document completion of the training on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training is completed initially and annually every year after.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an adequate number of staff present on site to maintain coverage for personnel trained in CPR. The facility had 1 staff who was trained in person. The facility needs at least 3 staff with current training in CPR and at least 1 of those staff must have in person CPR training. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an adequate number of staff trained in CPR are present in direct supervision of children in care.
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an adequate number of staff present on site to maintain coverage for personnel trained in First aid. The facility had 1 staff who was trained in person. The facility needs at least 3 staff with current First Aid training. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an adequate number of staff trained in First aid are present in direct supervision of children in care.
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
Official code
37-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental had expired Immunization records on file. Child 1s form expired on 3/20/2026. Child 2s form expired on 2/1/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current Immunization records by the due date.
Correction status
Due by April 24, 2026
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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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child started at the facility on 1/12/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical by the due date.
Correction status
Due by April 24, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental left the industry in September 2025, and returned when she returned to the industry at the facility on 1/28/2026. The provider failed to resubmit her in Clearinghouse for background screening after a 90 day break in service. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is rescreening by the due date.
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, the facility failed to complete the facilitys daily indoor and outdoor checklist inspection. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
Correction status
Due by November 20, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file. This standard brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel was trained. •
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a tubes of diaper rash cream/ointment (Destin/Butt Paste) on the lower shelf of the changing table accessible to the children in the infant 1-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided that all medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. This standard was brought back into compliance when the medication was moved. •
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete DCF introductory training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete DCF introductory training.
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete DCF introductory training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete DCF introductory training.
Correction status
Due by July 17, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
Correction status
Due by July 17, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Report comments
On June 13, 2025, Provider emailed Licensing Specialist that effective June 16, 2025, the facility does not have an active credential director. Technical assistance was provided ensure that the Child Care facility have a credentialed director prior to due date.
Correction status
Due by December 16, 2025
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a jar of Petrolatum 42% Hydrating Ointment stored on the lower shelf of the changing table accessible to the children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided that all medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel start introductory training.
Correction status
Due by March 26, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
Correction status
Due by March 26, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
Correction status
Due by March 26, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
Correction status
Due by March 26, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement had expired Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff have up-to-date background screenings, especially when someone returns after a break in service?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicate a finding regarding the completion of background screening for personnel after a break in service. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these requirements for all staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials are stored securely and remain out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a concern regarding the accessibility of cleaning materials. This question allows the provider to explain the current safety protocols for storing hazardous items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that the required number of staff members trained in CPR and First Aid are always present on-site?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from March 2026 show a finding regarding the number of staff trained in CPR and First Aid. Understanding how the center maintains this coverage helps parents feel confident about safety oversight.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of medications to ensure they are always locked or inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that medication storage has been a topic of concern in previous inspections. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the current practices in place to keep medications secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting the facility and playground to ensure everything is in good repair and safe for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show repeated findings regarding facility maintenance and the use of daily inspection logs. Asking about the current daily routine helps clarify how the center monitors the environment for safety and repairs.