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 months of October and November ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
While reviewing fire requirements it was observed by LS that the provider failed to conduct monthly drills using the approve fire alarm systems during the months on October and November. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook " During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. " An extended date was offered due to holiday weekend. Last fire drill was conducted on 9.18.2025, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 6.26.2025, One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 8.28.2025, and One fir ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 29, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
While conducting walkthrough of facility, it was observed by LS that the provider, stored bedding pads in the restroom. This observation is deemed unsanitary due to the nature of where the items were being stored without the protection of cabinet to prevent the spread of germs. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook " G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets." Not Monit ... [truncated]
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 (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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Other hazards such as the carpet need to be stationed on the ground beneath and around the equipment and play area, some equipment such as the wheel go round need painting, old bicycles need to be thrown away and playhouse needs cleaning. Technical assistance, the outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
Correction status
Due by September 2, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [Some forms were sign since 9/7/2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Correction / follow-up note
Technical assistance, Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead eave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com .
Correction status
Due by September 2, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-10
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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Some forms were sign on 6/9/2023. Provider came into compliance when they were updated. Technical assistance, 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.
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Technical assistance, If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age- appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations.
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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Provider came into compliance when bottle was labeled. As technical assistance, Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
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
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Technical assistance, he 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 August 31, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the playground near the facility].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
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Provider came into compliance when the attendance was brought to the playground. As technical assistance, Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. ENFORCEMENT
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
One child does not have immunization on file. and others' immunization expired. As technical assistance, If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 29, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
One child does not have health record on file. Child enrolled on 3/22/2023 and mom will take the child to the hospital. As technical assistance, If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
Correction status
Due by May 29, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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 walk me through the current process for ensuring that attendance rosters are always with the children, even when they move between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted an instance where the attendance roster did not accompany a group of children while they were on the playground. This question helps clarify how the center maintains consistent supervision and tracking practices for all children throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage the employee roster in the state's background screening system to ensure all staff information remains current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show a previous finding regarding the maintenance of the employee and contractor roster in the clearinghouse. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center handles administrative compliance for its staff.
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Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that monthly fire drills are consistently conducted and documented throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 identified that fire drills were not conducted in certain months. This question allows the center to explain their current scheduling and tracking system for emergency preparedness.
Context
The center has had clean inspections since the December 2025 report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required health and immunization records for children are kept up to date and complete upon enrollment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation related to health and immunization records has been a recurring topic in past reports. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative procedures for maintaining these important files.
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General question
What is the daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's day and any updates to center policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing a clear line of communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their child receives. Learning about the center's standard communication practices helps families understand how they will stay informed about their child's well-being and center operations.