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Paholas LLC Dba Ms Kristin's Kinder Academy

923 Fairlane Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809

License:
C10PO0845
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 12, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
52
License expiration:
February 25, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,127 - $1,157/mo

Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 25 available inspections for Paholas LLC Dba Ms Kristin's Kinder Academy from February 14, 2023 through June 18, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 84 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

That higher-concern topic 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
25

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
84

24 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
11

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33809

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3.36
Local median
2.85

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
52%
Local median
37%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
59%

Repeated topics

This provider
11
Local average
4.92

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the changing table in the two year old class had leaves, debris, under the changing pad. The staff and provider were given TA as to the importance of cleaning the changing table before and after each individual change to reduce transfer between children and germs. The changing table was cleansed during the inspection, returning the facility back to compliance for this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings, stationary equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed on the larger playground that equipment (non- moving, seesaws, swings) that require a minimum of 6 inches of fall zone material; did not have even an inch of measurable material. The facility has until the due date to have at least 6 inches of materials in the fall zones. At that time they will be returned back to compliance for this standard.
Correction status
Due by July 17, 2026
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [missing signatures and dates by Director. missing dates by parents]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there were incident reports that were not signed or dated at all by the Director, or dated by parents. TA was given to the provider to explain the importance of all parties being notified, having an understanding, and signing incident reports on the same day with the time and date written. Any incident from this point should be signed, dated by all parties (teacher, parent, Director) on the same date.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that only the infant and one year old staff had updated their attendance for today. All staff were given TA on the importance of having individual attendance logs and the need for them to be updated from the time the child comes into the facility, when the child moves to a separate classroom, and at the time of departure. Attendance logs were completed during inspection; returning the staff and facility to compliance for this standard. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-03
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A health 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 the inspection, the dolls in the 2 year old classroom were observed to have brown and yellow stains on the cotton body of the dolls body. The provider was advised to clean/sanitize toys to ensure they do not accumulate germs and dirt build up to maintain compliance of this standard.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the VPK classroom had shaving cream in the arts and crafts cabinet near the handwashing sink left in the reach of children. The cabinet is not locked and accessible to children in care.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-02
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 the inspection the licensing specialist observed each classroom with their attendance roster outside during their fire drill during their renewal inspection however, they did not have parent contact information attached to their rosters. Provider advised to ensure that each class has their childrens contact information with them during these drills to maintain compliance. The facility conducted a fire drill, it took 30 seconds for them to exit the building, the admin in charge came back to a walk through of the classrooms to ensure all children were out of the building. The noncompliance was resolved when the children and teachers returned to the building.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a cabinet in the baby room of baby food, and formula. The baby bottles were aligned on the counter with arts and crafts, a radio, a microwave, and baby eczema cream. The provider was advised to ensure that bottles were made in food preparation areas to maintain compliance of this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [a reading of 100 degrees F for food preparation. Also an additional sink was not present in the classroom. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed food and milk with bottles in the classroom. The admin was asked who prepares bottles for the infant classroom, and she stated the teacher does. It is only one sink in this classroom which is used for diapering. The provider is advised to ensure that food preparation is done following policy to maintain compliance of this standard.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2026
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-09
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 [Snacks did not have the correct amount of food groups served to children.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the menu in the kitchen did not snacks with two food groups posted; the 3 year old class room 9 am snack consisted of ritz crackers and water. The provider was advised that snack must be two food groups to maintain compliance of this standard. The lunch that was served today was catered Little Caesars pizza; it was served with chips and drink. The provider is advised to ensure that lunch is served with three food groups to maintain compliance of this standard.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2026
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. 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 the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the snack menu posted in the kitchen did not have the date on the top. The provider was advised to ensure that all menus are dated to maintain compliance of this standard.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2026
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The director and person in charge both did not have a valid CPR - they had the basic life support course that did not include pediatric CPR. The previous one sent had expired. The provider is given TA that a pediatric CPR course must be completed. Pediatric CPR and first must be completed and in the file.
Correction status
Due by March 6, 2026
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-02
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed several incident reports (named on supplemental) that was documented on one date, and parents/guardians were notified and signed the next day. The provider was advised to ensure that the parents are notified the day and signed to maintain compliance of this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-04
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit had medicine in the kit, after bite, diaper rash cream, and Vaseline. The provider does not permission slips for application of medicine. The provider was advised these ointments are considered medicine and to maintain compliance they must abide by policy and procedures.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2026
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have a complete enrollment application for a student named on the supplemental page. The provider was advised to ensure al children have a complete file to maintain compliance of this standard.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2026
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed personnel files that did not contain an updated (annual) signed Child Abuse Formed (named on supplemental). The provider was advised to ensure staff has theirs signed annually to maintain compliance of this standard.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2026
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the swings, the four seat bouncer] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the re-inspection, the mulch still only measured 2-4 inches under swings, and the 4-seat bouncer accept the five-seat bike go round. TA was provided to add more mulch and to rake mulch from areas that do not need extra mulch on a daily basis in order to maintain the required 6" in depth 6 ft out and around.
Correction status
Due by February 19, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [blue bouncer and the slide.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the re-inspection, the mulch did not measure the required 6" in depth 6 ft out and around on the blue 4 seat bouncer and the climber and slide. The mulch did not even measure 1" at the end of the slide. TA was provided that the resilient surface must be 6" in depth 6 ft out and around all stationary equipment. The swing set had the required mulch. The provider was given TA to add more mulch and to rake the mulch from other areas on a daily basis to maintain the requirement at all times for safety.
Correction status
Due by January 15, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the re-inspection, a new staff was added, and the 5-year employment history was not completed. TA was provided that all information is required and the last 5 years of employment should always be verified before hire. This must be completed by the due date.
Correction status
Due by January 15, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-05
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A health 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 the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there are several boards to the blue fencing that are rotten and splintering at the bottom. TA was provided to repair or replace those boards. Also, there is a wooden box on the younger children's playground that is broken and splintering and has a nail exposed. TA was provided to repair or replace the cover and remove the nail that is expose. These items will need to be repaired by the due date.
Correction status
Due by November 23, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the swings, slide, the 4 seated bouncer and the red stand.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the mulch only measured 1-2 inches under the swings, slide, 4 seated bouncer and red stand. TA was provided that that the provider mulch and it is required to be 6" in depth 6 ft out and around. This must be completed by the due date.
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental did not have a completed 24-25 in service log in their file. TA was provided to complete the logs by the due dates.
Correction status
Due by November 23, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and the staff listed in the supplemental did not complete the required health and nutirtion and health and safety SR training. This training will need to be completed by the due date.
Correction status
Due by November 23, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-16
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 the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started on 9/2/25 and her screening was dated 5/6/24. The staff had more than a 90-day break in service and should have had a resubmit completed before hired. TA was provided to complete a resubmit by the due date
Correction status
Due by November 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
Inspector notes
At time of inspection licensing specialist observed that the business license number was not displayed on the two big bulletin marques and the business card. One bulletin had the wrong license number. Provider was advised to add and fix license number when advertising.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
Official code
01-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection licensing specialist observed the one-year-old class to be out of ratio with a 1 to 7 ratio. The director stated the two- year-old was in transition to the right classroom the licensing specialist provided instruction that one year old classroom ratio is 1:6 and would be back into compliance once two-year-old is removed however the child was engaged in play with other kids. Infant classroom 1:2 One Year old Classroom 1:6 Two-year-old classroom 1:7 three-year-old classroom 1:15 Correction made one year old 1.6 two-year-old 1.7 VPK classroom 1:13
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection licensing specialist observed AC vents with accumulated dust. The specialist observed the diapering and changing table in the two year old classroom. Provider was advised to clean the two areas of the facility to maintain compliance and a clean environment for the children.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At time of inspection licensing specialist observed an electrical outlet with no covering in the VPK classroom accessible to children. Licensing specialist advised provider to obtain outlet covers to maintain compliance of the standard. Licensing specialist resolved non compliance by replacing cover.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
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 Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection licensing specialist observed cleaning supplies in the 3 year old classroom in the bathroom cabinet there was a step stool that was accessible for the children to climb on and gain access to the cabinet. The teacher was advised to either lock the cabinet or place the chemicals out of reach of children. The teacher placed the chemicals at the top of the shelf out of reach resolving the noncompliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection licensing specialist tested the lighting with meter ( light candle) in several classrooms that did not meet 20 foot candles. ( 10.22) (14.84) (6.87) provider was advised to ensure all classrooms have proper lightening to maintain compliance of standard.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
Official code
14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed drinking cups spread across the playground in the infant to two-year-old playground area. Provider was advised to clean the area and the importance of keeping playground clean for children to play safely. At time of inspection Licensing specialist observed several planks on wooden fence were coming off the foundation. Also a bottom blank of the fence has 3 inch gap. Licensing specialist advised the provider to have planks and gap fixed.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the 3 year old classroom had 4 children sleeping within a 6 inch range. The provider separated children to maintain sleeping space and resolve the noncompliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [The children were not fed the right amount of food groups.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection licensing specialist observed that the children were not provided with the required food groups each classroom had different snacks and only one portion being a cracker, cookie or cheese stick with water. It is required that the children receive two portions of different food groups. Provider was advised to feed children sufficient portions with proper food groups.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, was not planned, was not written, was not dated, was not accessible to parents, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection licensing specialist was advised that provider was not giving parents menu of snacks nor was it posted. The menu is a requirement for parents to be aware of what their children are giving to eat during the day.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [missing or incomplete food acceptance log ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection licensing specialist observed that the food acceptance log is not up to date for pizza that is served every Friday the log had not been updated since January 2025. Provider advised to ensure upon delivery to update their log weekly once pizza is delivered.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
Official code
27-05
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 time of inspection licensing specialist observed sippy cups of several children in the one year old, three and four year olds classroom not to be labeled. Provider was advised that all children with cups bought from home have first and last names listed on each individual cup.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection licensing specialist observed an opened area exposing the cushion in the infant classroom. Provider was advised to replace the mat.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [there were no clean toys for children to play with .]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection licensing specialist observed several of the children's toys on both playgrounds to be in need of cleaning. The older children's playground toys stored on the patio have dirt and grime. The tumbling mats had mildew. A red basketball hoop was covered in dirt and pollen. The little kids' playground had a jeep for the children to play covered in caked up dirt, grime, pollen and mulch. A bouncy seat was observed with soiled upholstery and in need of cleaning. The kitchen set was observed to be filled with dirt and mulch. Provider was advised to clean all toys in children outside play area as there were no clean toys for children to play with. Extra time allo ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Tweezers, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection the provider advised two kits were their main ones. Neither kit provided had tweezers or bottled water. The provider was advised to ensure that the mandatory items were included to resolve the noncompliance.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
Official code
37-06
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 [they had no signatures for April 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed children's files that did not contain the newest signature acknowledgement for Distracted Driver. The director gave them a list of signatures that did not have the date on it. When given the opportunity the provider labeled the signatures for Sept. 2024; the dates needed were April of 2025. Technical assistance provided to provide information regarding distracted driver during the months of April and September.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-10
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, two staff members did not complete the DCF 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within 15 months of their industry start date 6/5/23 and 10/11/21. TA: The staff members will need to complete the DCF 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2025
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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 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 the inspection, a staff member did not complete the 5-hour Early Literacy and Language development course with one year of the beginning in the child care industry. The staff started in the child care industry 10/11/21. TA: The staff member will need to complete the 5-hour Early Literacy and Language development course before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there was one staff member that did not have an annual exposure plan training. TA: The provider will need to train the staff member on the center's exposure plan before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2025
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, there was one child that had an expired immunization record in their file. The immunization record expired 2/11/25. TA: The provider will need a current child's immunization record from the parent or register to Florida Health to obtain the record.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, there was one child that had an expired physical health record. The physical health record expired 8/25/24. TA: The provider will need to obtain a physical health record from the child's parent before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, three staff were missing the Supplement To The Child Care Facility form from their file. TA: The staff will need to complete the Supplement To The Child Care Facility form before the due date on the inspection. At the time of the inspection, there were 13 staff and all their files were checked.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-03
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the provider stated a staff member left the center 8/30/24 returned to the center 2/5/25. The staff had an incomplete five year work history on file for 9/1/24 through to 2/4/25. The provider verified the work history therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there were three staff that were not added on the Clearinghouse roster within 5 days of hire. Also, there were 7 staff that no longer worked at the center that will need to be taken off the roster before the due date on the inspection. TA: The provider will need to add the three staff on the Clearinghouse roster and take off the seven staff that no longer work at the center before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A health 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]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, snacks and art supplies were placed on the one-year-old diapering mat. The provider removed the snacks and art supplies from the diapering mat. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there were two electrical outlets that did not have covers on it in the VPK room. The provider placed two covers on the electrical outlets. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
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
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]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, Lysol was under the sink in the VPK room bathroom. The provider removed the Lysol and placed it on the shelf that was inaccessible to children in care. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, a staff member did not have fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment. The staff member will need to have fire extinguisher training by the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by November 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, a staff member did not have exposure plan training before employment. The staff member will need to have exposure plan training by the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2024
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there were two children that had expired immunizations 9/5/24 and 10/15/24. The provider will need to register to Florida Health or receive the immunization record from the parents before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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 the inspection, there was a child that had expired student physical record 9/24/24. The provider will need to receive the current student physical record from the parent before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
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 [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 month of September]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, 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 month of September. TA: The provider will need to give the influenza brochure to the parents to read and receive their signatures in the months of August-September yearly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-06
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 [At the inspection, the provider 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 month of September]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the inspection, the provider 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 month of September. TA: The provider will need to give the distracted driver brochure to each parent and receive the signatures from the parents that read the brochures in the months of April and September per year. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they have 51 children and 17 children were checked (Three's).
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-10
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not add two employees on the Clearinghouse roster within 10 days of employment. The provider placed the two staff on the roster therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, one infant was resting on a pillow in the crib. The provider removed the pillow from the crib therefore the standard was put back into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
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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 (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the fence panels and the fence around the air conditioning was fixed. The rat bait station on the preschool playground was not removed. TA: The provider will need to remove the rat bait station by the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
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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]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the faucet in the infant room was broken off. TA: The provider will need to repair the faucet in the infant room before the date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 25, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
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]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there 6 broken fence panels in the preschool playground. There was a rat bait station in the preschool playground. The fence around the air condition was coming off, exposing the nail in the wood. Two panels in the fence were separating and exposing the nail behind the fence and creating a gap. The fence will need to be repaired. The fence around the air conditioning will need to be hammered back in, not exposing the nail and not allow children to go near the air-conditioning. The rat bait station will need to be removed out of reach of children before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 25, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there was one staff member that did not complete 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. The staff started the training on May 5, 2022, but did not complete it within 12 months of when training began. TA: The staff will need to complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 25, 2024
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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
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the three staff did not have documented an annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. TA: The three staff will need to have documented an annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 25, 2024
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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]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, one child had an expired immunization record (expired 6/21/24). TA: The provider will need to obtain the student health record from the parent or register on Florida Health to obtain the record before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 25, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, there was one child that did not have a student health record. TA: The provider will need to obtain a student health record from the parent before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 25, 2024
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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]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there were two staff member that did not have an updated child abuse and neglect form. The lasted signed the child abuse and neglect form on June 20, 2023 and May, 12 2022. TA: The staff members will need to read and sign a child abuse and neglect form by the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 25, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider failed to add three staff on the clearinghouse roster within ten days of employment. TA: The three staff will need to be added to the clearinghouse roster before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 25, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the infant room did not have four children signed in on the attendance roster].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the infant room did not have four children signed in on the attendance roster. The staff did not sign out four infant children on 6/24/24 and two infant children on 6/21/24 on the attendance roster. TA: The staff will need to make sure all children are signed in and out on the attendance roster. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Due by July 25, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-07
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, three sippy cups were not labeled with first and last names in the one year old room. The provider placed first and last names of the sippy cups therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
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: 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
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the three year old classroom did not have a diaper change procedure posted in the changing area. The provider placed a diaper change procedure near the changing area. Therefore, the standard was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, one staff member was employed on October 20, 2022, and they did not complete the 5-hour Early Literacy and Language Development training within a year from their employment date. TA: The staff member will need to complete the training before the date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by November 23, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there were two staff members that had their Child Abuse and Neglect signed on 8/2/22 and 10/7/22. They did not have their Child Abuse and Neglect signed annually. TA: The provider will need to have the staff sign and date Child Abuse and Neglect form before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by November 23, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ one child was not signed in on the three year old roster and another child was not signed in the VPK room. The provider signed in the child on the three year old and another child on the VPK roster. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, one child was not signed in on the three year old roster and another child was not signed in on the VPK room attendance roster. The provider signed in the child on the three year old attendance roster and another child on the VPK attendance roster. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-07
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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
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there were seven electoral outlets that did not have covers on them in the three- five year old room and bathroom. The provider placed seven covers on the electoral outlets, which was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there were three staff that did not have the Child Abuse and Neglect form signed annually. TA: The staff will need to sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 21, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [there was one child not signed in on 3/22/23 on the attendance roster in the three year old room].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there was one child not signed in on 3/22/23 on the attendance roster in the three year old room. The staff signed the child in on the attendance roster therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-07
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there was bleach and carpet cleaner under the two/three children's bathroom sink with no lock and it was accessible to the children in care. The bleach and carpet cleaner were removed and placed in the kitchen out of reach of children. Therefore, the standard was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [At the time of the inspection, the was one inch of mulch under the three- year-old outdoor playground swings.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the was one inch of mulch under the three-year-old outdoor playground swings. TA: The provider will need to place at least six inches of mulch under the swings before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by March 16, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there was one staff member that started in the childcare industry November 2018 and did not complete 40 hour Introductory Child Care training with 12 months from the date training began on February 14, 2019. TA: The staff member will need to complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care training before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by March 16, 2023
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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 completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there was one staff member that started in the childcare industry November 2018 and did not complete the five-hour literacy and language development training with 12 months from the date training began on 2/14/19. TA: The staff member will need to complete the five-hour literacy and language development training before the due date on the inspection.
Correction status
Due by March 16, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A five year employment history verification was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, there was one staff member that did not have a five-year work history verified. The provider called and verified the work history; therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-13
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the one year old staff did not sign out the children 1/30/23 through to 2/13/23. The two year old teacher did not all the children sign in or sign out the children from 1/30/23 through to 2/10/23.
Correction status
Due by March 16, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [At the time of the inspection, the infant teacher did not have a child signed in on the roster on 2/14/23. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the infant teacher did not have a child signed in on the roster on 2/14/23. TA: The staff will need to sign in and out all the children in care. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Due by March 16, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-07

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 current process for ensuring that all children are accurately signed in and out of the facility each day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that an official inspection found instances where arrival and departure times for children were not fully recorded. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center ensures accurate daily attendance tracking.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What measures are in place to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely and out of reach of children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report indicates that access to hazardous materials has been a repeated topic of concern across multiple inspections. This question allows the provider to explain the current safeguards they use to maintain a secure environment.
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What is the center's current policy for obtaining and documenting parent authorization before administering any non-prescription ointments or creams?

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Why ask this
Available inspection records show a finding where written authorization was not obtained for non-prescription items. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for medication and topical applications.
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Could you describe the steps taken during the hiring process to ensure all staff background screenings and employment history verifications are fully completed?

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Why ask this
Public records indicate that background screening documentation and staff roster maintenance have been recurring areas of focus in recent reports. This question helps parents understand the center's current staffing and oversight practices.
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How does the center ensure that all play equipment and outdoor areas are regularly inspected and maintained for safety?

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Why ask this
Available inspection records show that maintenance of outdoor equipment and play areas has been a repeated topic of concern. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current approach to facility upkeep and safety.
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