The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition in that it did not sound within 1 minute. Alarm sounded at 1:02 and 1:02 twice. The Operator has been given until 7/2/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4: Vehicle Requirements: For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
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An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair in that in the girls and boys bathrooms, the sink faucets had a dark green substance around the right handle in each bathroom. The Operator informed the Licensing Specialist that the faucets would be replaced by the Manatee County. The Operator has been given until 7/2/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 A: General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use of fire extinguishers. The Operator has been given until 7/2/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training: All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel h ... [truncated]
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
Inspector notes
The last fire drill was conducted on 4/9/2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with Licensing Specialist. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 3/2026. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 5/29/2024. 23-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher certificate was not current in the vehicle, in that it was last tagged on 3/2024, with an expiration date of 3/2025. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.8.2, B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed two broken seatbelts. The director stated that the seat in the back row is not used which is one of the two broken seatbelts. Licensing specialist also observed a broken reflector light on the bus next to the double entrance doors. The director explained that the last fall the van was broken into (missing steering column cover) and stolen. The parts are on backorder. Be sure to have broken van parts replaced by due date. TA: Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, s ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 29, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
Official code
08-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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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
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed that the fire extinguisher was last serviced on September 2022. Be sure to have the extinguishers serviced by the due date. TA: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
Correction status
Due by February 14, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
Report comments
At the time of inspection, facility did not have documentation of annual refresher course on facility's exposure plan. Be sure to complete facility exposure plan refresher course by due date. TA: Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review.
Correction status
Due by February 29, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [no documentation was available to show this information was distributed in September 2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4.
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection licensing specialist was not able to be shown documentation of distribution of the influenza brochure in September 2023. Please be sure to distribute the brochure by due date and have documentation on how this was distributed to families. TA: Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 8, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no documentation was on file showing this was distributed to families.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection licensing specialist was not able to be shown documentation of distribution of the distracted driver brochure in September 2023. Please be sure to distribute the brochure by due date. TA: Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments websit ... [truncated]
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 tell me about the current status of your vehicle safety equipment and how you ensure it is always ready for use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that a vehicle alarm was not in working condition at that time. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center maintains its transportation equipment to ensure everything is functioning properly.
Context
The provider was given until July 2, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and inspection schedules for your vehicles to ensure all safety features are fully operational?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple concerns regarding transportation equipment, including issues with vehicle alarms and seat belts, across reports from 2024 and 2026. This question allows the center to explain their ongoing process for keeping all transportation safety systems in good working order.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all fire safety equipment is serviced and documented on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 note instances where fire extinguisher maintenance documentation was not current or properly retagged. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility tracks and manages these important safety requirements.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe how you monitor the facility to ensure that all areas remain in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from June 2026 noted that certain facility fixtures were not in good repair. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's routine maintenance and facility upkeep procedures.
Context
The provider was given until July 2, 2026, to address this maintenance item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members stay up to date on required safety training, such as the use of fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from June 2026 indicate that documentation for staff fire extinguisher training was not available at the time of the inspection. Asking about this helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all employees have completed their required safety training.
Context
The provider was given until July 2, 2026, to come into compliance with this requirement.