Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.47
- Local median
- 0.31
Little Stars Preschool SAS, Corp
12375 SW 42nd St, Miami, FL 33175
- License:
- C11MD2984
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 41
- License expiration:
- July 19, 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 inspectionMarch 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Little Stars Preschool SAS, Corp from March 16, 2023 through March 3, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 3, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 5, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 6
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33175
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 0.62
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024June 19, 2024March 20, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024October 20, 2025March 3, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024July 1, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 2, 2023February 9, 2024Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 2, 2023February 9, 2024Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 2, 2023February 9, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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)
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 40-hour introduction course. The personnel will need to complete the 40-hour training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working with children 10 hours or more complete the 40-hour introductory training requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the infant was in the crib with a blanket and bib. The provider removed the blanket and bib from the crib. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the infant is in the crib without any items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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)
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 40-hour introduction course. The personnel will need to complete the 40-hour training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working with children 10 hours or more complete the 40-hour introductory training requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 5-hour early literacy training course. The personnel will need to complete the 5-hour early literacy training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all required personnel complete the 5 hour early literacy course within 12 months of being in the industry.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The provider did not have proof of an annual fire inspection. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has a current and approved fire inspection annually. Standard corrected. The provider obtained a current and approved fire inspection on July 3, 25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The provider did not have a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has a current and approved fire extinguisher. Standard corrected. The provider obtained a current and approved fire extinguisher.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Licensing specialist was unable to review a student health examination for one child. 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 included in the health examination. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the docume ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Licensing specialist reviewed 6 staff files, 5 of which the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form was over a year old, and one staff file had the form missing. Technical assistance was provided 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. All (6) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 4 were updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Prepared bottles brought to the facility were not properly refrigerated and used within 24 hours. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, D (Section 17.4, number 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed three bottles with milk stored in a cabinet. Director stated that they were prepared because snack time was about to start when children woke up from nap time. FSC observed the bottles at 12:56 p.m. Per staff, the bottles were prepared around 12:30 p.m. Technical assistance was provided that prepared bottles must be placed in the refrigerator immediately and used within 24 hours. Staff threw out the milk, and new bottles were prepared for snack time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arrival to the facility, FSC observed the one-year and 2-years old mixed classroom with 2 staff and 14 children. FSC also observed upon entering the infants classroom, two infants and the staff had walked out. Ratio at Time of Arrival (non-compliant): Infants 0:2 1-Year and 2-Years Old - 2:14 3-Years Old - 1:15 VPK - 1:9 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 ca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant] group was inadequate in that [a staff was not present in the room]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed infants classroom with two children and the staff was not in the classroom. Per provider, she stepped out to the kitchen to get the lunch for children. Technical assistance was provided that child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. The staff was called to return to the classroom and the standard returned to compliance at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 an area of the wall/ floor frame missing in the hallway between 3-years old and infants classroom. Technical assistance was provided that 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. Per provider, they are repairing various a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during January 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed fire drill log and a fire drill was not conducted during January 2024. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. 2 drills must be completed during February to return to compliance. Last fire drill was conducted on 12/26/2023. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 12/26/2023. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 12/26/2023. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not been conducted during lice ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During initial walk through of the facility, FSC observed unrelated items (food, paper, cellphone, glue) in the diaper changing areas of the infants, 1/2 years old classroom, and 3-years old classroom. FSC let provider know that unrelated items cannot be in the diaper changing area. The items were removed from the area. When FSC returned to classrooms to observe naptime, FSC again observed cellphone/ papers in the 1/2 year old classroom's diaper changing area and yogurts in the infant classroom's diaper changing area. Additionally, FSC observed cereal in zip bags in the restroom of the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided that items unrelated to diaper changing ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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
- FSC reviewed one staff's file and conducted a DCF transcript search and an account for the staff was not found. 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 the child care indus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed one staff file and staff did not complete 10 hours of in-service during 2022-23 year. Staff completed 2 hours during July 1st, 2022 and June 30th, 2023. Technical assistance was provided 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 safet ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the staff in the infant classroom did not have safe sleep or fire extinguisher training. In addition, the rest of the staff did not have fire extinguisher training documentation. Technical assistance was provided that 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 t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- FSC reviewed 4 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 March 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1- and 2-year-olds 11:1 4- and 5-year-olds 5:1 3-year-olds 9:2 infants 4:1 2.3 Ratios 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 mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one childcare personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4 and 5] group was inadequate in that [left alone unattened]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Supervision of the children in age group 4&5 was inadequate because the teacher walked out of the briefly during the inspection, and also when fsc arrived a minor was observed standing in front of the front door left unattended in the lobby.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. Fsc observed provider removing the linens off of the beds.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arrival to the facility, FSC observed three teachers in the office area and they went to classrooms after FSC entered. FSC proceeded to count ratios per classroom. Classroom with 1-year and 2-years old children had one staff with 15 children. The infants classroom had one staff with 5 children. The director stated she was the second staff in that classroom. At time of arrival, the director was in the office area. Ratios at time of arrival (non-compliant): Infants - 1volunteer:5 1-Year and 2-Years Old - 1:15 3-Years and 4-Years Old - 1:16 + 1 volunteer 4-Years, 5-Years, and School Age Children - 1:14 Technical assistance was provided that The staff-to-child ratio, as esta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 5, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that there was not sufficient staff in the facility to meet nap time supervision. Technical assistance was provided that During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel 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. Some children were picked up and classes rearranged to meet adequate supervision at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility is licensed to serve [41] children. A total of [50] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C (Section 1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed and counted 50 children in the facility, which is licensed for 41 children. 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 were picked up at time of inspection to meet facility capacity at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-01
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 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed children in the 1-year and 2-years old classroom and the 3-years and 4-yeas old classroom were not meeting 18 inch separation while napping. Technical assistance was provided that 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. As nap time was finishing, children woke up and 18 inches separation was met at time of inspection.
- 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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed fire inspection from 6/8/2023 with results N.O.V. 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 6/15/2023 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A group size of no more than [12] children is required for age group. A group size of [15] children was observed. (Section 4, numbers 1 8) School Readiness [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 15 children ages 1 and 2 years old. Technical assistance was provided that for children age 1 year to 24 months of age, group size may not exceed twelve (12) children in a single classroom. For classrooms operating with 7 to 12 children, one of the two program personnel necessary to meet ratio requirements for this age group must possess at a minimum an active credential pursuant to s. 402.305(3), F.S., as recognized by the Department. An active credential is not required for the staff member assigned to a classroom operating with 6 or less children. Children were re-arranged in classrooms to meet group size requirement at time of inspection. Owner/Director/Staff ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 48 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 48-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[The past three months fire drills]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- According to the Childcare handbook. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill du ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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
Can you walk me through the current procedures for ensuring infants are placed in their cribs safely?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection show a finding where an infant was placed in a crib with items that could pose a risk. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleep environments for infants.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 show instances where staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure appropriate supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff are always actively supervising children, especially during transitions or when someone needs to step out of the room?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2024 documented concerns regarding the supervision of children. Understanding the current protocols for maintaining constant supervision helps parents feel confident in the daily care routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for tracking and documenting that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2026 noted that some personnel had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training. Asking about the tracking process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet professional requirements.
- Context
- A correction was due by 5/5/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's routine and any updates to their health or developmental records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experiences and ensures that important health and record-keeping updates are shared effectively. This helps parents understand how the center partners with families to support each child's needs.