The facility is licensed to serve [100] children. A total of [109] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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Upon arrival to the facility, licensing specialist counted all the children in classrooms and coming in from the playground. A total of 109 children were counted, however facility has a capacity of 100. Per provider, since it is the last week of school, some parents brough in their children making them over capacity. Technical assistance was provided that The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity. 9 children left and standard returned to compliance at time of inspection. Names and times of children that left on confidential sheet.
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Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed attendance records in classroom and not all children present were logged in. In sign-in and sign-out book and Procare system, not all children were signed in including arrival time. Technical assistance was provided that Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking 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 sh ... [truncated]
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed training transcript for one staff. The staff has not completed 40-hour introductory training and left the industry in 2018 without completing training. Technical assistance was provided in regard to Break-In Service: A. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the child care industry. B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requireme ... [truncated]
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [every 6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
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FSC reviewed 2-years old classroom files and observed one child is still 1-year old. Ratio at Time of Arrival: Infants - 2:8 1-Year Old and 2-Years Old - 2:14 3-Years Old - 2:16 4-Years Old - 1:14 4-Years Old - 2:12 Technical assistance was provided that the staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
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FSC reviewed 2 children files with expired immunization records. Technical assistance was provided that the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most c ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 6, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
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An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
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FSC reviewed one staff did not have a completed employment verification for all previous employment in the past 5 years. Technical assistance was provided that the employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment hist ... [truncated]
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Due by July 6, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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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FSC reviewed 2 staff transcript and files and staff have not completed 40-hour training. Technical assistance was provided that 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and ... [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
How does the center ensure that daily attendance records are accurately maintained for every child?
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Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that some children were not properly logged in with their arrival and departure times. This question helps clarify the current process for tracking attendance to ensure all children are accounted for throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to verify the employment history of new staff members before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2024 noted that employment history documentation was missing for a staff member. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current screening procedures for new hires.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe how the center manages staff training requirements to ensure everyone is up to date on their certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show instances where staff training requirements were not fully met. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and completing mandatory staff training.
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Finding-specific
What is the center's process for ensuring that all children's immunization records remain current and on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from June 2024 identified expired immunization records for some children. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks health documentation to ensure all files are kept up to date.
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Finding-specific
How does the facility ensure it stays within its licensed capacity during busy times or special events?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from June 2026 show the center exceeded its licensed capacity during an inspection. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors enrollment and daily attendance to remain within its licensed limits.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.