Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
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The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to the child care facility, or any portion thereof, during the hours of operation. s. 402.311, F.S.
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The LS was blocked by the security agent despite clearly identify himself with State DL and State ID badge and asking for the facility director. The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to the child care facility, or any portion thereof, during the hours of operation. s. 402.311, F.S. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Security refused access to LS despite presentation of DL and work ID badge. Provider asking for other papers/additional papers which does not exist. Counselor Comments Technical Assistance Statement Regarding Transportation and Vehicle Requirements for Child Care Facilities Prior to transporting children, ... [truncated]
Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [First Aid Kit]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
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During renewal inspection, the LS conducts fire drill with provider during which the provider fails to exit the building with the First Aid kit. A violation was issued and the provider received Technical Assistance through the reminding and further explaining the utmost necessity of exiting the building during fire drill and real fire emergencies. Alternate fire drill done on 9/26/25, Lockdown drill: 4/12/25, Inclement weather drill: 1/25/25, Fire extinguisher: 10/2024, Fire inspection report: 01/14/2025
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Due by October 31, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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 [during the month of May 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
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Provider has failed to conduct fire drill during the month of May 2024. 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 [ during the month of May 2024 ] . CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A. Primary drill: 4/15/24, Alternate drill: 3/27/24, Lockdown drill: 1/16/24, Inclement weather: 1/16/24, Fire extinguisher: 10/23, and Fire inspection report: 1/10/24
Correction status
Due by July 16, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
A ratio of [1 ] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [2] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
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2 infants observed being cared for by 2 teenagers with no adult supervision: One 4 month old being cared for by a 13 year girl and a 17 year old caring for a 6 month old baby. Violated issued and corrected ati when FSC asked that an adult child care, trained and credentialed personnel come and be with the children. 3 yr class with 3 staff and 12 children 2 yr class with 4 staff and 14 children Toddlers class with 2 staff and 6 children 2 yr B class with 4 staff and 8 children 2 yr C class with 2 staff and 11 children 3 yr B class with 2 staff and 9 children 4 yr class with 2 staff and 13 children 4 yr B class with 2 staff and 12 children 4 yr C class with 2 staff and 10 child ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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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 for the month of June 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
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No fire drill for the month of June - violation issued and provider is to correct the violation within timeframe. Fire extinguisher: 10/2022; Fire inspection: 12/29/2022, alternate drill: 5/31/2023, Primary drill: missing - violation issued; Lockdown and inclement weather: 11/10/202
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Due by July 31, 2023
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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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring that licensing representatives are granted immediate access to the facility when they arrive?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a February 2026 inspection note a situation where access was not initially granted to the licensing authority. This question helps clarify the current protocol for staff and security personnel regarding facility access.
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Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that all required emergency drills, such as fire drills, are consistently conducted and documented each month?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023, 2024, and 2025 show multiple instances where monthly fire drills were missed or incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and completing these safety requirements.
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Finding-specific
What steps have you taken to ensure that staff are always aware of the specific items, like first aid kits, that must accompany them during emergency drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that a first aid kit was not taken during a fire drill. This question helps parents understand how the facility has updated its training to ensure all emergency procedures are followed correctly.
Context
The facility has had clean inspections since this finding.
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General question
How do you manage daily staffing assignments to ensure that the required ratios are maintained at all times throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages its staffing levels helps families feel confident that there is always appropriate supervision for every child in the classroom.
General question
What is your process for training new staff members on your facility's safety and supervision policies before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the orientation and training process for new employees provides insight into how the center prioritizes consistent care and safety standards.