The facility was used for a business or other purpose unrelated to child care that interfered with compliance with child care standards and/or permitted the presence of unscreened individuals while children were present. CCF Handbook, Section 2.1, E
Inspector notes
Specialist Gaulden observed the provider to be using the business for other purposes other than child care. 1 unscreened Adult with 15 school age children present for classwork assignments Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the business is only operating in compliance with childcare license rules and regulations. The provider will need to operate as a licensed childcare during licensing hours.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
Official code
01-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
Inspector notes
Specialist observed outlets to be missing outlet covers in the classrooms. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all outlets are covered. The provider will need to cover all outlet covers.
Correction status
Due by June 24, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
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
Inspector notes
The bedding was not stored in a sanitary manner. Specialist Gaulden observed the linens were stacked on top of each other. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the linens are stored separate from one another and in a sanitary manner. The provider will need to separate the linen in a sanitary manner.
Correction status
Due by June 24, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
Inspector notes
The provider is using fire watch personnel until the fire inspection is approved. Upon inspection, specialist Gaulden did not observe a fire watch person present at time of inspection. Fire watch was present; however, left at 2p. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that fire watch personnel is present during all times children are in care. Completed at time of inspection, the provider was informed that the fire watch personnel must be present during business hours while children are in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
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
Report comments
The personnel listed on confidential page did not have at least one personnel with CPR while children were in care. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that at least one personnel is present during all hours of operation. Completed at time of inspection. The director came onsite when specialist arrived.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-01
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
Report comments
Background screening was not completed for unscreened personnel that was present during licensing hours. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the personnel have level 2 background screening before they are left alone. Completed at time of inspection, the provider completed a volunteer form for the individual onsite.
Correction status
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
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 40 hour training requirement within 12 month of starting in the industry without exceeding 15 months. The personnel will need to complete part 2 of the training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working 10 hours or more complete the 40 hour training requirement within the required timeframe.
Correction status
Due by December 1, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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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
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 5-hour early literacy training requirement within 12 month of starting in the industry. The personnel will need to complete the early literacy training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working 10 hours or more complete the 5-hour early literacy training requirement within the required timeframe.
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the director to not be present during onsite inspection visit. The director is required to be present during 51% of operating hours. Per the Childcare licensing handbook, "Each childcare facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. The provider must have the director onsite majority of the time. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the director is present 51% of operating hours.
The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the director to not be present during onsite inspection visit. The director is required to be present during 51% of operating hours. Per the Childcare licensing handbook, "Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority." The provider must have the director onsite majority of the time. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the director is present 51% of operating hours
The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the director to not be present during onsite inspection visit. The director is required to be present during 51% of operating hours. Per the Childcare licensing handbook, "Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority." The provider must have the director onsite majority of the time. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the director is present 51% of operating hours
The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the director to not be present during onsite inspection visit. The director is required to be present during 51% of operating hours. Per the Childcare licensing handbook, "Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority." The provider must have the director onsite majority of the time. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the director is present 51% of operating hours.
The facility was required to have at least [1 for every 20 children ] credentialed child care personnel and had [0 for 22 children] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
Report comments
Specialist arrived at the facility and there was no personnel present with an active credential. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that at least 1 credentialed personnel is present for every 20 children. The provider will need to get a credentialed personnel and ensure that the personnel is present when there are at least 20 children present.
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2025
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the director to not be present during onsite inspection visit. The director is required to be present during 51% of operating hours. Per the Childcare licensing handbook, "Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority." The provider must have the director onsite majority of the time. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the director is present 51% of operating hours.
Correction status
Due by May 27, 2025
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Inspector notes
Specialist arrived at the facility and observed a therapist present unsupervised with a child with no file to review. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all staff personnel records available for review by the licensing authority. Completed. The provider provided a clearance letter for the therapist D. Jimenez.
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider to be missing outlet covers in the indoor play area, the front classroom, and the classroom with the pink hydration box. The provider will need to cover all outlets. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all outlets are covered.
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider to have diaper creams, Lysol, disinfectant wipes, and hand sanitizer in reach of children. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all harmful items are not accessible to children. The provider will need to place the harmful items in an area where children are not allowed access.
Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [Holes in the walls. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the indoor play area had holes in the walls with pieces of the wall broken and accessible to children. The provider will need to fix or replace the walls with holes. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all toys, equipment, and/or furnishings are in safe and sanitary condition.
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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 40-hour introductory course within 12 months of being in the industry without exceeding 15 months. The personnel listed on the confidential page will need to complete the training. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working with children more than 10 hours a month complete the required trainings within the timeframe required by the department. Due to testing availability reinspection date was extended.
Correction status
Due by December 16, 2024
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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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the early literacy course within 12 months of being in the industry. The personnel listed on the confidential page will need to complete the early literacy training. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working with children more than 10 hours a month complete the required trainings within the timeframe required by the department. Due to testing availability reinspection date was extended.
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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the facility's fire inspection was not approved by the local fire authority. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has a current and approved fire inspection completed annually. The provider will need to comply with the local fire authority to have the fire inspection approved.
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider to not have a director with an active director credential. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider must have a director with the director credential and the director must be on site 50% of the program's operation hours. The provider must get a credentialed director. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Crede ... [truncated]
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
Inspector notes
FSC observed staff not having completed their training. Please see supplemental. TA 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. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations H ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 6, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Inspector notes
FSC observed the director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 TA Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporat ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 6, 2024
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
Inspector notes
FSC observed no staff having their level 2 background screening done. Please see supplemental. TA Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. 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 pro ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 20, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed facility to not be in good repair, carpet in room 2 was torn, there was water damage on ceiling tile in lobby, lifting tiles in kitchen and hallway. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " 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 mus ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 30, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed toxic materials not limited to cleaning supplies and flammable materials in PK2 bathroom to be stored unsafely and accessible to children. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by installing child proof lock on bathroom cabinet. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times."
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 [drills were not being conducted on a montlhy basis]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
Inspector notes
FSC observed fire drills to not be completed on a monthly basis.Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " 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"
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
Inspector notes
FSC observed 1 personnel to have started training before leaving the industry in 11/2020 and not completing training before return. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "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. "
Correction status
Due by September 16, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-05
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
Inspector notes
All 6 personnel files were observed by FSC to be missing their level 2 background screening on file. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by printing background screening sent to provider by FSC and placing them in file. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " 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
Completed at time of inspection
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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
Can you walk me through your current process for verifying that all adults present in the facility have completed the required background screenings?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that an inspection in June 2026 identified an instance where documentation for background screening was missing for an individual present during operating hours.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have you taken to ensure that all electrical outlets throughout the classrooms are properly covered and secured?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that some electrical outlet covers were missing in the classrooms.
Context
Correction is currently due by 6/24/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your staff training schedules to ensure that all required certifications, such as CPR, are always up to date and represented on-site?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances over the past few years where the facility was cited for staff training or credentialing requirements, including a recent finding regarding CPR certification presence.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your current procedures for maintaining an approved and up-to-date annual fire safety inspection?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that the facility has had repeated difficulty maintaining documentation of an approved annual fire inspection by the local authority.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for ensuring that all classroom materials and equipment are kept in a safe and sanitary condition for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Asking about daily maintenance routines helps parents understand how the center prioritizes the physical environment and consistent safety standards throughout the day.