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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Licensing Specialist reviewed all staff files and transcripts and one childcare personnel [RW] did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirements. Technical Assistance was given on Mandated Introductory Training. 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 results from a Department-approved competency exa ... [truncated]
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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The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Licensing specialist reviewed the providers clearinghouse roster, and it was found not to be updated. (TA) Technical assistance was provided to the provider 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 employmen ... [truncated]
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
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Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. FSC (family Service Counselor) reviewed personnel file and it was determined that Director Credentials has expired.
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
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FSC noticed two children immunization records were not current as they were expired. TA was given to the provider referencing the CCF Handbook. 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 im ... [truncated]
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
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FSC noticed that the facility did not have a thermometer in their freezer. TA was given to provider referencing the CCF Handbook. 3.9.2 Food Storage F. Refrigerators/freezers: 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 t ... [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
Could you describe the current process for keeping the facility's employee roster updated in the state's background screening system?
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Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in January 2025 show the facility needed to update its employee roster in the state's clearinghouse. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center manages personnel records.
Context
The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps are in place to ensure all staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that staff training requirements have been a topic in multiple reports, including a recent finding in April 2026. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages ongoing professional development for its team.
Context
A correction for the most recent training finding is due by June 12, 2026.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage documentation to ensure that all children's health and immunization records remain current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that health and immunization record maintenance has been noted in past inspections. Asking about the current system for tracking these documents helps parents understand how the facility keeps health files up to date.
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Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining and monitoring the temperature of food storage units?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 noted a need for proper thermometer monitoring in food storage units. This question allows parents to learn about the current daily practices for food safety and storage.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff, including the director, maintain their required professional credentials and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in 2024 noted that the director's credential had expired. Asking about the current system for tracking these credentials helps parents understand how the center ensures leadership meets all professional standards.