Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
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Non-Compliance Description: During the renewal inspection, two of ten staff had not completed the 40-hour introductory child care training Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by the CCF Handbook: 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 ... [truncated]
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Due by July 22, 2026
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
The facility is licensed to serve [38] children. A total of [64] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, D
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Non-Compliance Description: The center has enrolled 100 children, exceeding the licensed capacity of 38. This is the second time this situation has occurred in 2024 Technical Assistance was provided to the provider and was not followed. During the routine inspection, 64 children were present. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by asking them to revise the license for a larger room or reduce the enrollment due to exceeding the allowed capacity of 38.
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
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Non- Compliance Description: The room capacity is not posted in any of the room Technical assistance was provided to the provider, showing them the licensed capacity and requesting them to post it in each room.
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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Non- Compliance Description: One of the seven childcare staff members is missing their transcript and training records, which should show that they completed training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by showing them where childcare personnel could obtain their records.
Correction status
Due by October 24, 2024
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
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Non- Compliance Description: The director of the care facility is no longer in that position as of 09/04/2024, according to the childcare personnel. The facility did not make the change of director, and the facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days. Technical assistance was provided to the provider, explaining the necessary steps to add the new director to the files. Failure to do so will result in the license being put on provisional status.
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Due by October 24, 2024
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TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Official code
29-04
Higher concern: Background screening
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The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
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Non-Compliance Description: Four out of seven child care personnel staff are not listed in the Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by explaining the new policy. The center must update records within 5 days of any staff leaving or new hires.
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Due by October 24, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
A ratio of [1]child care personnel for [25] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [68] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
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Non- Compliance Description: During the inspection, it was noted in the cafeteria that there was one staff member with 68 children. According to s.402.305(4), F.S., this constitutes a class 2 violation. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by waiting for the other staff to arrive and take over, bringing the rest of the children back into compliance
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Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient SACCF Handbook, Section 2.3
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
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Supervision of children in the [ aged five +.] group was inadequate in that [cafeteria, there were 68 children present with only one staff member on duty.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.4
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Non-Compliance Description: The facility is licensed to accommodate 38 children; however, there were 68 children present with only one staff member on duty. The required ratio is one staff member for every 25 children aged five +. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by FSC supervising the children until the remaining staff members arrived.
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Due by May 29, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision SACCF Handbook, Section 2.4
Official code
04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The facility is licensed to serve [38] children. A total of [68] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, D
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Non-Compliance Description: The inspection revealed that in the cafeteria, a single staff member was overseeing sixty-eight children. According to the SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, D, this is classified as a Class 2 violation. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by updating the facility calculator and confirming the licensed capacity.
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
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FSC reviewed personnel transcripts and notice 45 hours wasn't completed. Technical assistance was given 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 Regulations ? Hea ... [truncated]
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Due by April 30, 2024
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B
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Last fire drill was conducted on 5/8/2023 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 5/8/2023 As technical assistance, the licensing counselor REQUESTED that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider: agreed to conduct the fire drill 9/2/2022 One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on , and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done. FSC observed fire drill log and didn't see a fire drill conducted for weather or lockdown. Technical assistance was given that Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these dri ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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FSC observed personnel file didn't have any transcripts to show training was done or started. Technical assistance was given that Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed F ... [truncated]
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Due by June 30, 2023
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
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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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5
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FSC didn't observed 21-22 in-service for a few staff. Technical assistance was given that, 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. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies d ... [truncated]
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Due by June 30, 2023
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-06
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of date of hire. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3
Inspector notes
FSC didn't observed training for fire extinguisher, technical assistance was given that, 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 June 30, 2023
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-08
Higher concern: Child guidance
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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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
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FSC observed out dated child abuse form, technical assistance was given that, 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.
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
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FSC didn't observed a written documents for hours worked from the volunteer, technical assistance was given that, Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority.
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Due by June 30, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-06
Higher concern: Background screening
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Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] SACCF Handbook, Section 5.2
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FSC observed expired background screening. Technical assistance was given that, A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that ... [truncated]
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Due by June 30, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
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 do you manage your staff roster in the state clearinghouse to ensure all current employees are properly documented?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2024 noted that some staff were not listed on the required employee roster. This question allows parents to learn about the center's administrative processes for maintaining accurate and up-to-date personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that there is always an appropriate number of staff present to supervise the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a May 2024 inspection report identified an instance where staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question helps parents understand the center's daily procedures for maintaining adequate supervision.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the current training process for your staff and how you ensure everyone meets the required certification standards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some staff members had not completed the required 40-hour introductory child care training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks staff training progress to ensure all caregivers are fully qualified.
Context
Correction is currently due by 7/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that the number of children in each room always stays within your licensed capacity?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 show multiple instances where the number of children present exceeded the facility's licensed capacity. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current enrollment management and supervision practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you communicate with families about changes in leadership or key staff roles at the center?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from September 2024 noted that the licensing authority was not notified of a change in the facility's director within the required timeframe. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about important administrative changes.