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]
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Licensing specialist reviewed one childs file with no student health examination document on file. Per provider, parent has brought in a form that was given to her by the doctor. However, it is a WIC referral form. Technical assistance was provided that 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 E ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 16, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed attendance for 2-years old class and it was not taken for the day. Licensing specialist also reviewed parents sign-in and sign-out book and not all children from 2-years old class were signed in for the day. 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 ... [truncated]
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old), It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed two children files with expired student health examinations and one child's student health examination that did not have the date the physical was performed. Technical assistance was provided that 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 include ... [truncated]
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]
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed one staff's file and training transcript and the staff did not complete the two required School Readiness courses by 6/30/2024 and has not yet completed one of them. Technical assistance was provided that Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successf ... [truncated]
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
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FSC reviewed attendance logs in classrooms. FSC observed present children did not have an arrival time and a child that left did not have their departure 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. ENFORCEMENT
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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FSC was unable to review a current fire inspection while on-site. Technical assistance was provided that Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Last fire drill was conducted on 8/15/2 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 17, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
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 two 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 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 immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most ... [truncated]
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 one staff's file with training not completed. Staff has been working in the child care industry for longer than a year. Technical assistance was provided 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 ... [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 explain the current process for tracking daily attendance and ensuring that arrival and departure times are recorded for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that attendance documentation, specifically regarding arrival and departure times, has been an area of focus in recent inspections. Asking about the current procedure helps clarify how staff ensure these records are accurate and complete every day.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/17/2026.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage student health records to ensure that all required physical examination forms are current and on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection records indicate that maintaining current student health examination forms has been a repeated topic of discussion. This question helps parents understand the steps the facility takes to keep these important health documents up to date.
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Finding-specific
What is the center's process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure all personnel complete their required coursework on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection reports show that staff training completion has been noted as an area needing attention in previous visits. This question allows the director to explain how they monitor and support staff in meeting their professional development requirements.
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General question
How do you communicate with families if a child's health or immunization records are nearing their expiration date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Proactive communication regarding record updates helps ensure that children's files remain compliant without interrupting care. Understanding this process gives families confidence in how the center manages administrative responsibilities.
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that all classroom staff are fully prepared and trained before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the center's onboarding and training practices helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes staff readiness. This is a helpful way to gauge the center's commitment to consistent care standards.