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
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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 At the time of inspection, it was observed that one or more child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month, did not complete the required 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. (CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.1) Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representativ ... [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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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Non-Compliance Description: Durning the routing inspection the center did not have a copy of the annual fire inspection by the local fire authority Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: A. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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 inspectio ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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]
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Non-Compliance Description: During the routing inspection 4 staff did not have their personnel records or copies of records at the facility Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by referen ... [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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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Non-Compliance Description: During the inspection, the provider did not have documentation for the annual fire inspection on site. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook 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 a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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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 [January and February 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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Non-Compliance Description:During the inspection, LS noted that the fire drill and emergency preparedness exercises were not conducted for January and February 2025. Technical assistance was provided 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.
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
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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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Non-Compliance Description: The director is not present when the LS has been at the site to complete an inspection. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2025
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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]
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Non-Compliance Description: During the inspection, there were no personnel records or copies being maintained at the facility for the director. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in para ... [truncated]
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 walk me through the process for ensuring all staff complete their required introductory training?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that some personnel had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training. This question allows the director to explain the current tracking system for staff training milestones.
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Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for documenting and scheduling monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that fire drill documentation was a topic of concern in 2025. Asking about the current drill schedule and documentation process helps families understand how the center maintains its emergency preparedness routines.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that a credentialed director is on-site during the majority of operating hours?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in 2025 noted a finding regarding the presence of a credentialed director. This question provides an opportunity to discuss how the center manages leadership coverage during daily operations.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff personnel records are kept organized and available for review on-site?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2025 inspections indicate instances where staff personnel records were not maintained or available for review at the facility. Asking about current record-keeping practices helps clarify how the center ensures compliance with these administrative requirements.
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General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in staffing?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to the daily life of the center. Understanding how the provider shares information about staff and schedules supports a transparent relationship between families and the facility.