The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
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Licensing specialist was unable to review a current vehicle inspection. The one inside the van expired in January 2026. Per provider, she took the vehicle and has a sticker on the van, but the actual document was not available for review. Technical assistance was provided that All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle.
Correction status
Due by April 26, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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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]
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Licensing specialist reviewed on-site fire inspection and it was expired. Director was called by staff and the most recent fire inspection was e-mailed to licensing specialist, however, it is not approved as it has a Notice of Violations (N.O.V.) for results. Technical assistance was provided that To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. 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 a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 25, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed attendance logs for children on-site. The 1-year old and school age classrooms did not have attendance with arrival and departure time completed for today. In the school age classroom (which was outside), started writing down the names of the children. After reviewing parents sign-in/sign-out books, not all children had a sign-in/sign-out page in the books and some were not signed in. Technical assistance was provided that Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attend ... [truncated]
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed one child's file with expired immunization record. 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 detaile ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed fire inspection and last inspection was conducted on 2/29/2024. Provider is awaiting fire inspection and called the fire department while licensing specialist was on-site. Technical assistance was provided that To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. 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 certi ... [truncated]
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Due by April 10, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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 [17 children files were missing signed brochure]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed 17 children files with no distracted adult brochure signed by parent during September 2024. Technical assistance was provided that 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 leave 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 . 18 of 74 childrens enroll ... [truncated]
The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing specialist was unable to review fire drill log at time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided that documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection. Documentation produced after the inspection will not be used to meet the licensing standard or corrective action requirements. Fire inspection conducted on 2/29/2024. Fire extinguisher serviced on 10/2023.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed a bag of rice in the bathroom. Technical assistance was provided that proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-16
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after using the toilet]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed in the 3-year old classroom that toileting activity was taking place. LS observed three children use the toilet and staff assisted them to pull their underwear back up and they were sent back to their seat without washing their hands. Technical assistance child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting , following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-03
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed one staff file and staff was missing 1-hour of in-service during 2023-24 fiscal year. Technical assistance was provided that upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of ... [truncated]
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Higher concern: Transportation
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The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6
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Licensing specialist reviewed driver's file and transcript and driver does not have transportation training course documentation. Technical assistance was provided that all child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed one staff file with expired immunization record. 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 ... [truncated]
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
Inspector notes
FSC observed that a staff did not complete required training within the mandated timeframe. TA was given to the director (Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Childcare Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. Director requested two months to come into compliance due to the limit of exam availability.
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 ensuring that arrival and departure times are accurately logged for every child each day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that attendance logs were missing arrival and departure times for some classrooms. This question helps clarify how the center maintains accurate records for child safety and accountability.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all required vehicle inspection documentation is kept up to date and readily available for review?
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Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that documentation for an annual vehicle inspection was not available at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks maintenance and compliance for transportation services.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage your schedule for fire safety inspections and emergency drill documentation to ensure everything remains current?
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Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024, 2025, and 2026 show repeated findings regarding fire safety inspections and emergency drill logs. This question helps parents understand how the center stays organized with these important safety requirements.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for reviewing staff and child health records to ensure that all required immunizations are current and documented?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2024 and 2025 indicate instances where immunization records for both children and staff were found to be expired. Asking this helps parents understand the center's system for maintaining these health files.
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General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any new center policies or safety information?
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Why ask this
Establishing a clear line of communication helps parents stay informed about center practices and ensures that important safety information is shared effectively. This question helps gauge how the center keeps families engaged and updated on operational standards.