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
Primary fire drill conducted on 4/13/2026, Alternate fire drill: 4/06/2026, Lockdown drill: 3/10/26, Inclement weather drill: 2/10/2026, Fire extinguisher: 3/2025 - violated issued; Fire inspection report: created on 5/01/2025 with violation and corrected on 06/03/2025.
Correction status
Due by May 13, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3). All but one childcare personnel files have outdated child abuse and neglect form. See confidential notes for details.
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
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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 current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Homes as promulgated ... [truncated]
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Provider was observed to be serving food without a hairnet. A violation was cited and TA given to provider in that regard. The provider picked up a hairnet from the kitchen drawer and put it on. The violation was corrected on site.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [record food temperature on 4/22/25]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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Aroma Catering: Provider received Chicken fricasse, white rice, and carrots but no temperature was taken and logged. TA provided to provider in that all hot and cold food temperature must be taken at the time the food is received for food compliance according to their respective temperature.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
Official code
27-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facility did not have a first aid kit accessible to child care personnel on the premises at all times. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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During Fire drill requested by the LS, the provider fails to take the First Aid Kit with her while exiting the building with the children. TA given to provider that the First Aid Kit is to be accessible to a child care personnel and ready to accommodate the children at all times.
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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2 out of 5 childcare personnel files reviewed have incomplete training requirements. 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 •
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
Children napping in 2-3 yr class were observed at less than 18" . Provider cited and fixed ati
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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Facility failed to post room capacity in the following rooms: 3 yrs, 2 yrs and 1 year. Violation issued and fixed ati by having provider showing the facility's capacity provided by the licensing agency and place the capacity number before each room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
ATI it was observed that the mattress/changing pad was ripped with a large holes in it. Violation issued, picture taken. Provider agrees to buy new pad the same day and forward picture to licensing agency.
Correction status
Due by May 8, 2023
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that all napping and sleep spaces maintain the required distance between children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted a finding regarding the required spacing between napping areas. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages sleep safety and physical space.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that fire extinguishers are inspected, serviced, and tagged on schedule?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection show a finding related to fire extinguisher maintenance documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for emergency equipment readiness.
Context
A correction for this finding is due by 5/13/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required health and immunization records for children are kept current and up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that health and food recordkeeping topics have appeared in multiple reports over the last few years. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and updating these important documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the annual training and documentation requirements for staff to ensure all records remain complete?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that recordkeeping for personnel files has been a topic in more than one inspection. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains its administrative compliance.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and any updates to center policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing a clear line of communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their children receive. This question helps families understand how the center keeps parents informed about daily operations.