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]
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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. The child care personnels listed on the Supplement Sheet did not have the required trainings for the Fiscal year (7-1-24 thru 6-30-25).
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
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One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. All staffs First Aid /CPR expired 8/8/25.
Correction status
Due by September 18, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
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One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A Training [SR]
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In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re-employment.
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 [FSS observed that the facility had not completed a fire drill since June.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
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At time of inspection, FSS observed that the facility had not completed a fire drill since June 2024. The licensing counselor requested that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority to bring provider back into compliance.
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Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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[3 of 6] personnel background screening documents reviewed for compliance including [2] volunteer files [3 of 3] personnel files did not include the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Provider resolved by having personnel update their forms. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.4.C, "A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF- FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph 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."
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 process you have in place to ensure all staff background screening documents remain current?
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Why ask this
Public records show an inspection in May 2026 identified missing documentation for staff background screening. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks these requirements to maintain compliance.
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How do you organize and maintain personnel records to ensure all required forms are signed and updated annually?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2023 inspection indicated that certain annual forms were missing from personnel files. This question helps parents understand the administrative practices used to keep staff records complete.
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Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members complete their required annual training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where staff training or certifications were not up to date. Asking about the tracking system helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional requirements.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that staff members are always current on their first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2025 noted that the facility did not have a staff member with a valid CPR certification present. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these health requirements are met daily.
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What is your approach to ensuring that emergency preparedness drills are conducted consistently throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2024 identified a gap in the required monthly fire drills. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining regular emergency readiness.
Context
The provider completed a fire drill at the time of the inspection to return to compliance.