A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [22] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed a classroom with 22 mix age children including one years old children and two child care personnel. Per Provider, the one-year-old children was relocated to one year old classroom bringing the mix age children classroom back up in ratio. T.A. 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. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. 5 Te ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
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Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed a child sleep in the highchair during sleep/ nap time. Per Provider, the child was take out of the highchair and relocated to sleep in the cot. T.A. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed baby food and/or cereal expired in the food storage area. Per Provider, food discarded at time of the inspection. T.A. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [play house with the main step entrance broken, leaving sharps edge open to the children.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed in the outdoor play area a plastic play house with the main step entrance broken, leaving sharps edge open to the children. T.A. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that not all classrooms have the daily attendance records to review by the licensing autority. T.A. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. ENFORCEMENT
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]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel training observed that a child care personnel do not complete the school readiness health and safety modules. T.A. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contac ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist reviewing children file observed that a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) was expired. T.A. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/ ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 18, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Higher concern: Background screening
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Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file observed that a documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for a child care personnel. T.A. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file.
Correction status
Due by November 20, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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 how you ensure the correct number of staff are always present with the children in each classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in June 2026 noted a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent supervision levels.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring children are not left in confining equipment like high chairs when they are not actively eating?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 included a finding about children being left in high chairs outside of feeding times. This question allows the center to describe their current supervision routines.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage and track health and immunization records to ensure all documentation stays current for every child?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings related to health and food records, including immunization documentation. Discussing this helps parents understand the center's current administrative procedures.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to maintain your outdoor play equipment and ensure it remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from June 2026 indicate a finding regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment. Asking about their maintenance schedule provides insight into how they keep the play environment in good condition.
Context
The correction for this item was due by July 2026.
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General question
How do you communicate daily routines and schedules to parents so they know what to expect during their child's day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center shares daily information helps families feel more connected to their child's experience. Regular communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between parents and staff.