Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
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At time of inspection LS did not see a current First Aid or CPR Certificate. A. One childcare personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one childcare personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same childcare personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection LS did not see a current First Aid or CPR Certificate. A. One childcare personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one childcare personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same childcare personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
Official code
37-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
While reviewing employee clearinghouse roster, it was observed that the provider failed to maintain the accuracy of the roster. In that 1 personnel were not listed. Per CCF handbook The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare 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 July 2, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [18] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
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2 Yrs 8:1 3 Years 12:1 + VPK 6 1 Year 4:1 TA: To meet the requirement a ratio of 1:15 must be maintained for the 3 years old children. At time of inspection, to fulfill the requirement, they divided the children between the two and three-years old classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
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The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The provider's Schedule indicates that the children of the 2 years old are supposed to take their nap at 12:05Pm, nevertheless at 11:37 Am all the children were laying down with the lights off. The teacher was instructed to turn on the lights and continue with a quiet activity with the ones remained awake, until 12:05 PM. TA: Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing staff observed 2 years old child laid on his bed blocking the exit door during naptime. TA: Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits must remain clear in accordance with fire safety requirements. The teacher relocated the bed in presence of the licensing staff.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The exposure plan for all staff was not updated. TA: Child care facilities shall develop a written plan regarding safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At time of Inspection there was a staff in attendance with the 4 years old (VPK) while the VPK teacher was away from the building. That staff lacked the necessary records for licensing staff to review. TA: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
TA: A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. One staff was observed with the children without a copy of the level 2 background screening.
Correction status
Due by January 20, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
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. At time of inspection, the provider created a new schedule which will allow the teacher to record the time each child enters and departs the program.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
A number of parents neglected to log the time the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. TA: The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
TA: Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. The menu was dated at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
TA: 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, 1 bottle was observed without the child's first and last name. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by labeling the bottle with the child first and last name.
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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR]
Report comments
TA: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-08
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
TA: Immunization Records 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 current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facili ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
TA: The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. The parents did not document the time their children entered and departs the childcare facility. 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
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. See names on the supplemental.
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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]
Report comments
The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [26] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
1 Year 5:1 • infants 4:1 • 2 Years 9:1 • 3 Years 13:1 • VPK 13:1 • The owner who was in charge of the VPK room returned shortly after licensing staff arrived. He explained that he stepped out to pick up a pizza order for the VPK children. The 3 years old teacher was left to help supervise the 4 years old/VPK
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's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The children in the 2 years old group were napping at 11:30AM which is outside of their schedule time. TA: 2.6 Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
G. Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling. Licensing staff observed the 2-year-old Teacher mopping the 2-year-old classroom at time of inspection. • The teacher was about to finish mopping the floor when licensing staff arrived. •
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing staff observed one outlet cover missing over the electrical outlet at time of inspection. The owner placed a cover over the electrical outlet at time of inspection. TA: All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
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 [8] based on 35 square feet and [13] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
TA: Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. • The VPK room has a capacity of 8, but 13 children were observed. 2 children left at time of inspection and 1 was transferred to the 3 years old. •
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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
( 11 of 44) childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: ( infant and 1 year)( no) newly enrolled children since the last inspection. • TA: 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. See names on the supplemental.
Correction status
Due by June 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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]
Report comments
.The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. •
Correction status
Due by June 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
TA: Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. A volunteer form was missing for a volunteer present at time of inspection. The form was filled out and signed at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
None of the teachers completed their attendance at time of inspection. • TA: 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. The staff completed their attendance at time of inspection. • ENFORCEMENT
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed four heads wall outlets, with 2 missing outlets covers. TA: All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. The staff place the covers over the outlets at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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
TA: Daily Attendance: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. The teachers in the 2 years old classroom and the VPK classroom did not record the children's attendance. Corrected at time of inspection: The staff wrote down the children's names on their classroom roster. ENFORCEMENT
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The mini fridge in the infant room did not have a thermometer. TA: An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible.
Correction status
Due by October 4, 2024
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Bottles in the infants' room were observed without the child first and last names. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by labeling the bottle with child first and last names. TA: 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
TA: 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. The diaper in the infant room was observed with small cuts/holes. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, by placing a temporary impermeable plastic cover over the diaper mat. FSC was informed that new diaper changing mats will be purchased as soon as possible.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
The provider was reminded that the attendance must include the time each child's arrival and departure. FSC observed 1 child in the infant room, his name was not listed on the infant's attendance but was listed on the 1-year-old attendance next door. The teacher did not document that the child was in attendance, nor did she use his time of arrival. TA: Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6
Report comments
TA: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child c ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-11
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
TA: 7.1 Immunization Records 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 the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Fa ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
TA: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [There were no records to show that the information was shared with the parents.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
TA: 4. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 [There were no records to show that the information was shared with the parents.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Correction / follow-up note
TA: 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 .
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-10
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
TA: 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 Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by signing the form. See staff name on the supplemental.
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection FSC observed the kitchen area in need of cleaning: FSC noticed some flies in the kitchen, because of the left over food left on the counter, FSC also observed dishes in the sink and the kitchen floor was also not clean. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, by washing the dishes, throwing away any leftover food and moping the floor.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
TA: Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat with an impermeable surface. • Floor mats must be at least one inch thick, and covered with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. •
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
TA: 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 program. • The fire inspection has NOV due to: Fire alarm radio being out of date. • FSC was unable to conduct a fire drill one at time of inspection ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 24, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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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A few bottles in the infant room were not labeled with children's first and last names at time of inspection. • Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by adding the children's names on the bottles. • 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
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 Record Keeping [SR]
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TA: 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 a.nnually thereafter by all child care personnel. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by having the teacher sign a new child Abuse and Neglect form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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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Provider failed to update the employee roster within the 10 days of employment or termination. The new staff was not added to the roster , and 1 staff who no longer works for the provider was also not removed from the roster. TA: 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 October 25, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
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TA: Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. Teacher had the children laying down with the light off at 11:17 AM when her schedule indicates 12:00PM Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, by sitting the children on their beds while reading them a book.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Last fire drill was 1/2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
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Provider did complete the fire drill since 1/27/23. last fire inspection date 1/9/23. TA: 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. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/23/23 • One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on (Pending) • One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on and • One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 1/23/23 • One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 1/31/23 and • One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on (Pending) •
Correction status
Due by July 3, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
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The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
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TA: Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Menu was not updated at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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]
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(_12__ of 35___) childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: See supplemental) , and( no) newly enrolled children since the last inspection. TA: 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 departme ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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1 personnel file was monitored by FSC to not have started the required introduction course withing 90 days. Technical assistance was offered to provider per CCF handbook "Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 3, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
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Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
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1 personnel fie (owner) via Sunbiz was observed by FSC to be missing level 2 screening one file. Provider was able to complete at the time of inspection by removing owner from Sunbiz. Technical assistance was given to provider, per CCF handbook "A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file."
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
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
How does the center ensure that the employee roster in the state's background screening system is kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that an inspection in June 2026 identified a need to maintain an accurate employee roster in the clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for managing staff screening records.
Context
Correction due date is 7/2/2026.
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Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that arrival and departure times are accurately recorded for every child each day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where attendance logs were missing arrival or departure times. Asking about the current procedure helps clarify how the staff ensures these records remain complete and accurate.
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Finding-specific
Can you describe how the center maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or when staff are away from their classrooms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports have noted instances where ratios were not met. This question allows the director to explain the current staffing plan and how they ensure consistent supervision.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all electrical outlets are properly covered and that the facility environment remains free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that past inspections identified missing outlet covers and other environmental concerns. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for safety checks.
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General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily schedule and any changes to the planned activities for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center communicates its daily routine helps parents feel more connected to their child's day and ensures expectations are aligned. It is helpful to know how the staff manages transitions and keeps families informed.