The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
While reviewing the provider's Clearinghouse roaster it was observed by LS that the provider did not have 5 personnel listed (DM, LT, MDP, YT-F, YGR). The provider was able to correct at the time of inspection, by adding all 5 personnel to the Clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook " The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of th ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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
While conducting review of personnel files. It was observed by LS that personnel (MR) failed to complete Part 2 of the mandatory 40-hr introduction training. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook" Mandated Introductory Training 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. P ... [truncated]
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
The teacher was observed pulling another child's ear and shoving the child while he was still sitting on the floor. then she was observed with her finger on the child forehead after she gave her a cup of milk. TA: The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection: The teacher was terminated.
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]
Report comments
TA: 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. 2 child care personnel listed on the supplemental were missing their updated Child Abuse and Neglect . Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by having them signed in presence of FSC.
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 your current process for ensuring all staff members are correctly listed and updated in the state's background screening system?
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Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate that some personnel were not initially listed on the facility's clearinghouse roster, though this was corrected at the time of the visit.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members are fully trained in the center's approach to positive child guidance and discipline?
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Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 noted an instance where a staff member did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policies, which led to that staff member's termination.
Context
The provider addressed the situation by terminating the staff member at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain current training and credentialing records for all your staff members?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that staff training and credentialing documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports between 2025 and 2026.
Context
A later inspection in June 2026 showed no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle the onboarding process for new employees to ensure all their required documentation is complete before they begin working with children?
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Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages personnel files helps families feel confident that all staff meet the necessary requirements for their roles.
General question
What is your center's philosophy on supporting children's social and emotional development during the day?
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Why ask this
Asking about the center's approach to child development provides insight into the daily environment and how staff interact with the children in their care.