An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to document and verify the documented verification of employment history for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff started at the facility on 3/30/2026. The provider immediately called to verify the previous work history for the staff at time of inspection and placed on file. TA was provided to ensure that the provider verifies previous work history for staff within the past 5 years and documentation includes all required information by the due date.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple areas in the facility not in good repair. These areas of the facility include in the three year old classroom there was a large hold in the wall where the provider advised a water fountain was removed. In the kitchen, under the sink the baseboard was missing, the wood counter at the bottom edge near the hot water heater was observed with a hole exposing shredded wood. The handwashing sinks in both the VPK classroom and restroom near the one and three year old classroom was observed with the water spout observed with rust coloring and corrosion also the sink counter and cabinet in VPK observed with blue duct ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A potentially harmful item, [a spray bottle containing a purple solution in the one year old classroom. The specialist asked the staff what contents were being stored and the staff replied it was Fabuloso], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle containing a purple solution in the one year old classroom. The specialist asked the staff what contents were being stored and the staff replied it was Fabuloso. The specialist asked the provider to label the spray bottle with the name of the chemical/disinfectant stored. The provider labeled the spray bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the spray bottles storing harsh chemicals or toxic materials are labeled at all times.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the back three year old classroom observed with light bulbs out causing the lighting not to meet the minimum requirement of 20 foot candles. Also, the cafeteria/school aged classroom observed with multiple light bulbs out as well. The back right hand side of the classroom near the door lighting measured to 7.22. Near the childrens tables the lighting measured to 9.47 as well as over the carpeted circle time area lighting measured to 10.93. TA was provided to ensure that the lighting in the areas of the facility measure to at least 20 foot candles by the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
Official code
14-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the capacity in the first classroom of VPK children not posted. The provider advised that the classroom was recently remodeled. The provider immediately posted the classroom capacity at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity is posted in each room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens nap mats in the VPK, 2 year old classroom and three year old classroom that were torn, exposing the foam cushion causing the mat to not be impermeable. The provider had extra mats on hand in good condition and immediately replaced all of the torn mats at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mats used for napping are in good condition and have an impermeable surface.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the handwashing sink in the one year old classroom leaking water into bucket stored under the sink cabinet when water is run. The specialist advised the provider that the sink must be repaired to ensure it does not leak. TA was provided to ensure that the sink is repaired by the due date.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Official code
21-11
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [the facilitys fire drill log which reflected no documented fire drills completed for the months of October through December 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys fire drill log which reflected no documented fire drills completed for the months of October through December 2025. The specialist advised the provider that the log must be maintained and the fire drill must be made up and document the completion of the drills. The provider advised that she cannot recall why they were not documented but can not recall past months. TA was provided to ensure that the fire drill log is maintained to include all required monthly fire drills completed for the Licensing year. Licensing to review. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the expired food items stored in the refrigerator in the food preparation area. The specialist observed cheese sticks expired as of 2/16/2026. As well as shredded bagged carrots expired as of 2/18/2026. The provider immediately discarded the expired food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation of the manufacturer for expiration dates.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed all handwashing signs throughout the facility with handwashing procedures only to include how to wash hands. The specialist advised the provider that when to wash hands should also be included near handwashing sinks. The provider immediately posted handwashing procedures signs to include both how and when to wash hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all handwashing sinks where food preparation, toileting or diapering take place include required handwashing procedures.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed both first aid kits stored in the vehicles used for transportation missing hand sanitizer and current CPR/First aid procedures. The provider immediately placed the missing items in the first aid kits at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the first aid kits include all required items and items are maintained.
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facialitys vehicle Ford Transit XLT LDCE06 used to transport children did not have an annual inspection. Technical assistance was provided to ensure vehicle used to transport children have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.
Correction status
Due by November 26, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the reinspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the facilitys vehicle safety alarm in the Ford Transit XLT LDCE06 used to transport children. The transportation van alarm did not have the alarm system installed. Technical assistance was provided that all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. Ford E550 Super Duty Starship shuttle bus tag QPCC27 is in shop and Provider has rented a van for transportation. •
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facialitys vehicle Ford Transit XLT LDCE06 (rental vehicle) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection. Technical assistance was provided to ensure vehicle used to transport children have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.
Correction status
Due by October 26, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the facialitys vehicle safety alarm in the Ford Transit XLT LDCE06 (rental vehicle) used to transport children. The transportation van alarm did not have the alarm system installed. Technical assistance was provided that all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. Ford E550 Super Duty Starship shuttle bus tag QPCC27 is in shop and Provider has rented a van for transportation. • Ford E350 tag 242QJI alarm is working correctly. •
Correction status
Due by October 26, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A 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 last documented daily indoor and outdoor inspection was conducted on 9/22/25. 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. At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility extremely clean. •
Correction status
Due by October 26, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
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 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 facility's transportation log did not include [second sweep signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the transportation log for 5/28/25, the second sweep signature was missing. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation logs are completed in its entirety.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A 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. At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility extremely clean. •
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemicals], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed spray bottle in the classroom (capacity) with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained cleaning solution. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful chemicals are labeled. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider labeled the bottles. •
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 the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the blue climb through tunnel with attached slide, red four steering wheeling metal car, and blue climb through tunnel shows signs of rust, peeling paint, and signs of wear. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the due date on the inspection. Also, to monitor all playground equipment for signs of wearing and damage and repair or replace.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
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 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 facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that some transportation logs (1/29/25, 1/30/25, and 2/3/25) were missing signatures and time out the vehicle. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that transportation logs are maintained.
Correction status
Due by March 8, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
Correction status
Due by March 8, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file.
Correction status
Due by March 8, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date..
Correction status
Due by March 8, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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 Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have proof of fire extinguisher training within 30 days of date of hire. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel shall be trained on fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire.
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 Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 10 days. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider updated Clearinghouse roster. •
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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 the inspection the licensing specialist observed the play equipment that had the crawl through tunnel and slide was still on the playground. The provider removed the other equipment that was in noncompliance. The provider was advised to ensure the facility repaired or replaced the equipment to maintain compliance (remove rust, paint, etc).
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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 the red car with blue and red steering wheels, blue climb thru tunnel, and blue side with peeling paint and rust. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of rust. Repair or replace affect playground equipment.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [June 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to complete a fire drill for the month of June 2024. Technical assistance was provided to ensure a fire drill is conducted monthly. Fire drills conducted on 4/16/24 and 5/31/24. • Fire extinguisher serviced January 2024. •
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to complete emergency preparedness drill (inclement weather) during the 2023/2024 licensing year. Technical assistance was provided to ensure inclement weather drills are conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-15
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel 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. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 6.1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the facility failed to have an annual vehicle safety inspection conducted by a mechanic to ensure that the vehicle is in proper working order. The facility last year vehicle inspection bus QPCC27 was conducted on January 25, 2023, and the facility current year vehicle inspection was conducted on January 31, 2024. Also, the facility last year vehicle inspection van 242QJI was conducted on February 21, 2022, and the facility current year vehicle inspection was conducted on January 31, 2024. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that vehicle inspections are completed annually by a mechanic to ensure that the vehicle is i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-04
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. The bus with the tag QPCC27 was not functioning correctly (alarm does not sound). Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm system repaired/replaced prior to the due date.
Correction status
Due by April 4, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to have an annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. The facility last year fire inspection was conducted on January 30, 2023, and the facility current year fire inspection was conducted on January 31, 2024. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that a fire inspection is completed annually by the local fire authority. Fire drills conducted on 3/31/23, 4/11/23, 5/1/23, 6/21/23, 7/14/23, 8/21/23, 9/5/23, 10/12/23, 11/17/23, 12/6/23, 1/8/24, and 2/20/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Emergency Preparedness drill conducted 10/31/23 (lo ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have proof of trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire.
Correction status
Due by November 30, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan training on file.
Correction status
Due by November 30, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [blue climb through tunnel with yellow slide, blue and red house structure, red car with yellow climb through tunnel, blue climb through tunnel, and green with red steering wheel car]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed all outdoor metal equipment (blue climb through tunnel with yellow slide, blue and red house structure, red car with yellow climb through tunnel, blue climb through tunnel, and green with red steering wheel car) with peeling paint and signs of rust. Also, the red car with yellow climb through tunnel, tunnel is cracked and dented. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace affected equipment.
A potentially harmful item, [ Fabuloso and bleach ], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a spray bottle in the one-year-old classroom with purple liquid later identified as Lavender Scent Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Fabuloso) that was not labeled. Also, a spray bottle in the one-year-old classroom with clear liquid later identified as (Bleach water). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all chemical bottles are label appropriately. The spray bottle was labeled putting the standard back into compliance.
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [no fire drill was conducted in December 2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the months of December 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care. The facility conducted fire drills on 10/24/22, 11/16/22, and 1/27/23. The facility conducted emergency preparedness drills on 1/20/22 (lockdown) and 2/10/22 (inclement weather). A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the Department placing the facility back into compliance. The facility must complete another fire drill to satisfy the fire drill for February 2023.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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 describe your current process for verifying and documenting the employment history of new staff members?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that employment history documentation was not on file for a new staff member at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel files are complete and verified according to requirements.
Context
The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and chemicals are properly labeled and stored out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2026 noted an instance where a spray bottle containing cleaning solution was not labeled as required. This question allows the provider to explain their current safety protocols for managing hazardous materials in classrooms.
Context
The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and safety inspection schedule for the vehicles used to transport children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from late 2025 show that some vehicles used for transportation lacked required annual mechanical inspections or alarm systems at that time. Asking this helps parents understand the current oversight process for vehicle safety and compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for conducting and documenting the required monthly fire and emergency preparedness drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple instances across several years where documentation for monthly fire or emergency drills was incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these safety practices are consistently performed and recorded.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the daily inspection of indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure equipment remains in good repair?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports have periodically noted issues with facility repairs and the consistency of daily safety logs. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to maintaining a safe and well-kept environment for children.