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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Specialist Gaulden observed the provider to not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by local authority. The provider obtained a fire inspection the following day. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the fire inspection is completed annually by local licensing authority. Fire inspection posted expired 12/9/25. Updated fire inspection 3/6/26
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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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)
Inspector notes
Specialist Gaulden observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all required personnel complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of employment. The personnel will need to complete the 5 hour early literacy training requirement.
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2026
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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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Specialist Gaulden observed the personnel did not have updated Child Abuse Reporting forms. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the Child Abuse Reporting form is completed annually. The personnel listed on the confidential page will need to obtain updated Child Abuse Reporting Forms.
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)
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the early literacy training within 12 months of being in the industry. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all required personnel complete the required trainings within the required timeframe. The personnel will need to complete the early literacy training
Correction status
Due by September 25, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the early literacy training within 12 months of being in the industry. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all required personnel complete the required trainings within the required timeframe. The personnel will need to complete the early literacy training
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed napping cots from the 3-year old classroom were placed in the bathroom. Technical assistance was provided that bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets.
Correction status
Due by March 29, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
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]
Inspector notes
FSC observed children in the 3-year old classroom and in the infants/ 1-year old classroom were not 18 inches apart. Technical assistance was provided that a minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Children woke up from nap time and standard returned to compliance at time of inspection.
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
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
FSC reviewed 5 children files with expired immunization records. Technical assistance was provided that the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most c ... [truncated]
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Upon arrival at to the facility, FSC counted classroom ratio and there was one staff with six infants and one-year old in one classroom and in an other classroom, there was one staff with seven 1-year and 2-years old. Ratio at Time of Arrival: Infants and 1-Year Old - 1:6 1-Year Old and 2-Years Old - 1:7 3-Years Old - 1:11 4-Years Old, 5-Years Old and School Age - 1:13 Technical assistance was provided that the staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [5 children in 2-years old classroom] based on 35 square feet and [7] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 1.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed capacity in each classroom and in the 2-years old classroom there is a capacity of 5 and there were 7 children in the classroom. In the classroom with 4-years and older, there is a capacity of 10 and there were 13 children in total. Technical assistance was provided that each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. Due to the center being out of ratio at time of inspection, some children were picked up early. After children were picked up, classrooms were re-arranged to meet classroom capacity at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-03
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 (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Children in the 3-year old room were not 18 inches apart while napping. Technical assistance was provided that a minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Teacher re-arranged furniture and napping cots in the classroom to meet compliance at time of inspection.
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
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
FSC reviewed 6 children files with expired or missing immunization records. Technical assistance was provided that the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in ... [truncated]
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 Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed provider in possession of a fire inspection with an N.O.V report. Per provider, violations have been corrected and facility is pending reinspection to bring them back into compliance. The provider has been given a corrective action date of [ 4/27/2023 ] to come into compliance with the standard. Licensing staff will follow up with the provider at the end of the corrective action due date to ensure compliance. Provider needs to send approved fire inspection to the licensing office once inspection is completed.
Correction status
Due by April 27, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
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 [FSC observed that the provider did not conduct a fire drill for the month of march.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed that the provider did not conduct a fire drill for the month of march. Technical assistance was provided reminding the provider that all facilities and homes are required to do monthly fire drills at various times as per rule. Once weather permits, provider will conduct drill and notify counselor to ensure compliance. Last fire drill was conducted on [2/16/2023], One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on [2/16/2023], One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on [1/18/2023], and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on [8/03/2022], One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on [12/14/2022] ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 27, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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 Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC spoke with director regarding complaint allegations. An incident report was not provided to adult picking child up the day incident occurred, in which child woke up with a mark on his face after naptime. Technical assistance was provided that A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [every 6 one-year old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Upon arrival to the facility, FSC observed that 1-year and 2-year old classroom had 8 children with 1 staff. FSC asked where the second staff was and she was in the playground, and she peeked inside as the window connecting the playground to the classroom was open. That staff then came inside with three additional children. And the staff that was in there originally, left the room. FSC stated that the second is pregnant and was at a medical appointment. As FSC continued to do ratio, the staff that was originally was in the 1-year old classroom was in the infant classroom. Per director, she (director) is the second staff in the infant classroom. At 11:18am, a 9th child entered ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
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 describe how your team ensures that nap time arrangements consistently meet safety spacing requirements?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that inspectors previously identified instances where the required 18-inch distance between napping spaces was not maintained. This question helps parents understand the current daily practices for setting up sleep areas.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or mixed-age periods?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 noted a concern regarding staff-to-child ratios. This question allows the director to explain the current staffing strategies used to ensure proper supervision at all times.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training deadlines to ensure all certifications are up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training documentation, specifically regarding literacy and health and safety courses, has been a repeated topic of discussion. Asking about the tracking system helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to keep children's health records and immunization forms current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that expired immunization records were noted in previous inspections. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for monitoring and updating these essential health documents.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares information helps families feel more involved and informed about their child's care.