Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.39
- Local median
- 0.17
E-Z Daycare And Learning Center
1325 W 30th St, Hialeah, FL 33012
- License:
- C11MD2622
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 42
- License expiration:
- November 27, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.
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Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for E-Z Daycare And Learning Center from February 14, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 78 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 15, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 78
- Higher-concern violations
- 23
- Repeated topics
- 11
7 in last 12 months
23 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33012
Compared to 59 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 11
- Local average
- 0.8
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
June 17, 2024October 23, 2024February 18, 2025June 18, 2025October 15, 2025June 15, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
November 7, 2023October 23, 2024June 18, 2025October 15, 2025February 17, 2026June 15, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 11, 2024June 17, 2024June 15, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 11, 2024October 23, 2024February 18, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 23, 2024October 13, 2025June 15, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 17, 2024October 15, 2025June 15, 2026Sleep safety
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 17, 2024October 23, 2024June 15, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 11, 2024June 15, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 17, 2026June 15, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 7, 2023June 15, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 13, 2025June 15, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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]
- Report comments
- Outlet covers were missing from the surge protectors located in infants and 1-year old classrooms. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by placing the covers over the surge protectors. 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
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing staff observed litter on the play area, and a broken chairs at time of inspection. TA: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, by placing the litter in the trash.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Linens were not provided for sleeping children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: Linens must be provided when children are sleeping, and pillows and blankets must be available. 1 child in the 2-3 years old classroom was not provided linens during nap time.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-10
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The 1-year-old classroom teachers did not observe the 18 distance between each napping space. TA: A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, by relocating some of the beds to create more space.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The menu was dated at time inspection. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- http://www.fireextinguishertraining.com/en/introduction.html TA: 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of fol ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: 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 care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
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
- ( 14 of 42) childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: (O-B)( 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.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Expired Physical observed: 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 July 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff member personnel record was missing: Form 5131 • Application The forms were filled out at time of inspection. 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. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
- 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. CAN expired for: 2 staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- The staff member listed on the supplemental was hired 5/4/26 but was added on the employee roster on 5/19/26. 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- The childs name was missing from the attendance record. TA: Daily Attendance 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. The childs name was added to the roster at time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 Staff (infant teacher) listed on the confidential section did not complete the safe sleep training.Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome TrainingAll child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must havetraining regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken babysyndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shakenbaby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying,fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain ininfancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child carepersonnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accompli ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The level 2 screening was missing from the staff file.TA: A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel.TA: A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from theClearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-Statecriminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individualseligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Some bottles were not labeled in the 1- & 2-Years old classroom. 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. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection. The teacher labeled the bottles at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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)
- Report comments
- 1 teacher (name listed on the supplemental) did not complete the 40 hours introductory child Care training. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- In- Service hours not completed for all staff. 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training 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.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child Abuse not completed for: (see supplemental) TA: C. 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. All 5 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 5 Were updated for compliance. 1 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left unattended while being diapered or when changing clothes and/or a safety strap or harness was used on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, F General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Children must be directly attended at all times when being diapered or when changing clothes. Child care personnel must not leave children unattended on a table or countertop. A safety strap or harness must not be used on the diaper changing table/surface.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-16
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands properly/thoroughly in that [order after changing a child's diaper]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- 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, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- TA: 4.1 Beginning Training 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 the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a department -approved training course, beginning a department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving resul ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- (13 of 38) childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: (I-P)( no) newly enrolled children since the last inspection. 3 children immunization were expired at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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. Physical missing for child listed on the confidential section of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the emergency preparedness drills was incomplete and did not include the following [A lockdown drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider failed to conduct a Lockdown drill for previous licensure year (2023-2024) Provider had until the expiration of the license (11/27/24) to conduct a lockdown drill. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate 27 | P a g e parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of all child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [reflect the adequate temperatures of food received by the recipient.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 4 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The director resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by including the food temperatures on the log in presence of the licensing specialist.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-05
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]
- Report comments
- 3.9.5, B. 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. The infant's bottles were not labeled with children first and last name. • The teacher wrote the children's name on the bottles at time of inspection. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. Violation corrected: The safety covers were placed over the electrical outlets at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by moving the beds around to maintain the minimum distance 18 inches required.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last fire drill was conducted on 10/17/24 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 9/17/24 One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 10/23/24 and On Fire drill in the //presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 10/23/24 One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on (pending)and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 8/7/24. NOV on the Fire inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. Bottles were observed in the infant room without the child's first and last names. This violation was corrected at time of inspection, the teacher wrote down the children's names on the bottles.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [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 November 25, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- 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
- Due by November 25, 2024
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 100% (34 of 34) childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: (A-Z). 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. 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 pa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- TA: The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to- date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. 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 November 25, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, the director moved the beds around to maintain the 18 inches napping spaces.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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
- 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. 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. 3 c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 [Parents were not informed of the distracted flyer in April.]. 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 . Provider did not provide the parents the distracted flyer form for children letter (H-P).
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
- Report comments
- 7.5 Daily Attendance 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 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. The staff failed to record the children's attendance in the 1- and 2-years old classroom. Provi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. Page 22. The provider did not have the room capacity posted in the classrooms at time of inspection. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, by placing a copy of the room capacity in each room at time of inspection. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider failed to post the evacuation plan in the classrooms. • TA: The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation. • Provider has resolved the non-compliance by posting the emergency evacuation plan in each classroom at time of inspection. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Daily Attendance was not complete for these group of children a time of inspection: (1year and 2 years) Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, by having the teacher complete the attendance of each child. TA: Daily Attendance 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. 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 o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all Play equipment at the playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There is no protective surface at the playground. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook on: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by December 7, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- New employee since June 2023. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook on: 4.1 Beginning Training 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.
- Correction status
- Due by December 7, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There were insufficient personnel readily accessible to meet ratio requirements during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a group of 1,2 and 3 year old napping under the supervisor of 1 staff. TA was given to the director (During nap time, staff must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other staff required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times.). Completed at the time of inspection. Some older children were move to another group.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed peeled paint on the playground exterior wall, one of the playground exit door has the frame at the bottom rotten. TA was given to the director ( All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.)
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation that custodial parents or guardian are given written notification of animals on the premises. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a hamsters in the VPK classroom. The facility did not have documentation that custodial parents were given written notification of the animal on the premises. TA was given to the director (Animals must be properly vaccinated, free from disease, and clean. Animals that are poisonous and/ or aggressive in nature are prohibited. Parents must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises. Notice may be provided by a conspicuously posted notice or bulletin, policy handbook, parent flier, or a statement included on the enrollment form. Current vaccinations records must be available for review by the licensing authority. No animal may freely roam the indoor/outd ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-13
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed electrical outlets without cover. TA was given to the director ( 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
- Due by July 21, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed cleaning product under the kitchen sink cabinet and other bottom cabinets. TA was given to the director ( All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times).
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed two knives on top of the kitchen counter. The door that separates the kitchen and the classroom was unlock and open. TA was given to the director (All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times). Completed at the time of inspection. Knifes were remove from the kitchen counter.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that the hand hygiene procedures were not posted in one of the bathroom and in the sink of the 3 year old classroom. TA was given to the director (Situations or times that children and staff must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering and toileting areas.)
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that the diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area. TA was given to the director (Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and staff.)
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The resilient surface under the [playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that the resilient surface under the playground equipment was not maintained. TA was given to the director ( Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a minimum of 6 inches in depth of loose ground cover (such as but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) or other shock absorbing protective surface under the equipment and within the fall zone that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the fall zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that two staff did not complete the fire extinguisher training. TA was given to the director ( All staff shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher within 30 days of employment. The facility must maintain documentation that all staff have completed training.)
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed two bottles of medication (Ibuprofen and Brain and Body vitamin) in the 4 and 5 year old classroom. TA was given to the director ( All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication.) Both bottles of medication were remove from the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that the center did not have an employee file for a staff. TA was given to the director ( Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These shall include: A. An employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S.B. Position and date of employment. C. 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 annually by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the driver only: Drivers license and driver physical examin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a person who the director stated was a volunteer. The center did not have a volunteer acknowledgement for the person FSC observed at the center. TA was given to the director ( 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 and available for review by the licensing authority.)
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Inspector notes
- The facility does not maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer FSC observed at the center worked. TA was given to the director ( 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 and available for review by the licensing authority).
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after changing a diaper]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed personnel complete a diaper change without washing hands Personnel resolved by washing hands in presence of licensing authority. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.10.1, "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, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution.:
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed personnel complete a diaper change without cleaning and sanitizing diaper changing surface Personnel resolved by cleaning and sanitizing changing surface. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.10.2, E, "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."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [25] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Total attendance at inspection 25 Playground 1:25, and 2 therapists [eight 2yrs, nine 3yrs, eight 4yrs] Provider resolved by sending two available teachers outside Technical assistance per s.402.305(4) F.S, "Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care perso ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing authority did not observe daily inspection and/or cleaning logs for play areas being used by children. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.1.A, "All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months."
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Report comments
- Mini fridge 40* Licensing authority did not observe a thermometer in the large refrigerator. Milk sample test #1 44.9* Milk sample test #2 44.9* Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.9.2,F.1, "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. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food sam ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2023
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Report comments
- Licensing authority did not observe a thermometer in the freezer. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.9.2.F.1, "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. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2023
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed foods brought from home that were not labeled with children's names. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.9.6.B, "The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received."
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2023
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [frame supporting top platform is rusted at 3 of 5 connection points]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed the frame of the structure on the VPK playground to contain rusted beams and screws. Technical assistance per CCF Handook 3.12, B and F, "All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufactu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed medication for a child that was no longer being dispensed. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook, 6.5, H, "Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded."
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
- Report comments
- Licensing authority did not observe documentation of education on proper administration procedures for any personnel Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 6.5, I, "Prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures."
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
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
- [1 of 32] did not contain a Florida Certificate of Immunization or Religious Exemption from Immunization Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.1,B, "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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- Total enrollment at inspection 37 [32 of 37] immunization records reviewed for compliance [8 of 32] were expired Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.1, "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, DH680, 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."
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- [6 of 32] did not have a student health exam or equivalent Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.2.C, "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 March 14, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- [2 of 32] student health examinations were expired Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.2, "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 March 14, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Per provider 37 total enrolled children [5 of 37] enrollment files were not available for review Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.3, A, "Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority."
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
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 [not distributed annually]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- [32 of 37] enrollment files reviewed for compliance [22 of 32] did not have current influenza brochure Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.3., C.4, "Annually, in the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the 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 March 14, 2023
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- Report section
- 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 [not distributed annually]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- [32 of 37] enrollment files reviewed for compliance [22 of 32] did not have current distracted driver brochure Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.3., C.5, "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 March 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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 your current process for ensuring that attendance records are accurately maintained and updated throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that there have been multiple instances where attendance records were incomplete or missing arrival and departure times. This question helps clarify how the facility ensures accurate tracking of all children in their care.
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Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure all staff members are properly added to the employee roster and have the necessary background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the state clearinghouse system. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages personnel compliance and screening requirements.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all electrical outlets are properly covered and that safety checks are consistently performed in classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that there have been repeated instances where electrical outlet covers were missing or not in place. This question allows the provider to explain their current safety routine for monitoring the physical environment.
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Finding-specific
Could you explain your current procedure for arranging napping spaces to ensure they maintain the required distance between each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that inspectors have found instances where the required 18-inch distance between napping spaces was not maintained. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages sleep safety and space requirements.
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Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that all staff members are fully trained in health and safety protocols, such as handwashing and exposure plans?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report highlighted that the facility did not have a written exposure plan for infectious fluids and that some staff lacked documented training on safety precautions. This question provides insight into how the center prioritizes ongoing staff education and health compliance.
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