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]
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Non-Compliance Description: During the renewal inspection, the fire inspection on file had expired dated 05/30/2026 Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by the CCF Handbook: 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 docu ... [truncated]
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Due by November 30, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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]
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Non-Compliance Description: Durning the routing inspection 2 of 14 staff are not in the Clearinghouse Technical Assistance was provided to the provide by the CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3): K. 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. Corrected at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
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This is the third time LS completed a routing and renewal inspection, but the director was never on site, and no log-in or log-out sheet was present. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours when the facility is in operation. Documentation of the majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.
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)
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Non- Non-Compliance Description: 1 of 13 Childcare personnel did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within one year of hire Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by allowing the Provider extra time as per the provider's request to complete the part 1 and part 2
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff members are properly registered in the state's background screening system?
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Why ask this
Public records from a January 2026 inspection note that some staff were not correctly listed in the Clearinghouse roster at that time. This question helps clarify how the center manages these records to ensure all personnel are current.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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What steps does the center take to ensure that the annual fire safety inspection is kept up to date and on file?
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Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 indicated that the facility did not have a current fire safety inspection on file. Asking this helps understand the center's current process for tracking and maintaining these required safety documents.
Context
The correction for this item is due by 11/30/2026.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that a credentialed director is consistently available on-site during operating hours?
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Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 noted concerns regarding the presence of a credentialed director on-site. This question allows the director to explain how they currently manage their schedule and documentation to meet this requirement.
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What is your process for tracking and verifying that all new staff members complete their required training within the first year of employment?
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Why ask this
Public records from an October 2024 inspection identified a finding related to staff training completion. This question helps parents understand how the center supports staff in meeting their professional development requirements.
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How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
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Why ask this
Regular communication about classroom consistency and daily activities helps families feel connected to their child's experience. Understanding these practices provides insight into how the center keeps parents informed.