The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. T.A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the prog ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 23, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [Do not have a delivery date, time of arrival, and verification by the recipient.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that the food acceptance log does not include the delivery date, time of arrival, and verification by the recipient. T.A. A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. Per Provider food catered daily to the children in care by Greater Miami Catereres, Inc. Lic.# CAT2326832. Exp. Date: 10/01/2026.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
Official code
27-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist reviewing the attendance for the children in classroom observed that the classroom does not take attendance for the children in present/care. Attendance roster fixed at time of the inspection per provider. T.A. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. ENFORCEMENT
Open packages of dried goods were not [ discarded according to the manufacturers date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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Licensing Specialist reviewing the dry food storage, found some dry baby cereal expired. T.A. Opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-22
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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]
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Licensing Specialist reviewing the staff file found that child care personnel record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. T.A. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. All 16 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 9 were updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director.
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist reviewing the attendance roster observed that child care personnel does not have a current attendance roster for the children present in the classroom. Per Provider. children Attendance corrected at the time of the inspection. T.A. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. ENFORCEMENT
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]
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Licensing Specialist notice that Stored food was not discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. Per provider baby cereal was discarded at the time of the inspection. T.A. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
Higher concern: Background screening
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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]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. T.A. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
Correction status
Due by November 26, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [contain verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient on January 31 and February 2, 2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
Correction / follow-up note
As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook: Food Safety E. If a facility chooses to provide or make available food to children in care from an outside source, such as a caterer, or a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards, or as the result of a learning activity provided by a child care program, such as a garden, it is the responsibility of the provider to ensure all food intended for consumption by a child in care is free from spoilage and contamination and safe for human consumption. 1. A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retai ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
Official code
27-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed the diaper change surface peeled off or damaged / at the 1 year old classroom. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook: Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Director stated that an order on a new diaper change surface has been placed.
Correction status
Due by March 1, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
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 walk me through your current process for tracking daily attendance to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that attendance tracking has been an area of focus during recent inspections in 2026. This question helps clarify the steps the center now takes to maintain accurate, up-to-date daily records.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure all staff members are properly documented in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 noted a gap in maintaining the required personnel roster for background screenings. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center manages staff compliance and oversight.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the food acceptance logs for catered meals to ensure all safety requirements are met upon delivery?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that maintaining complete food acceptance logs has been a recurring topic. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures for verifying meal safety and documentation.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about your current fire safety inspection status and how you stay prepared for emergency drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2026 inspection indicate the facility was working to finalize its annual fire safety approval. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining current safety certifications.
Context
The correction is due by 10/23/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle staff training regarding child abuse reporting requirements to ensure all records stay current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from early 2026 noted that some personnel files were missing the required annual reporting forms. This question provides insight into how the center keeps staff training and documentation updated.