Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.53
- Local median
- 1.31
Smiling Faces Junior Academy Inc
1720 11th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- License:
- C12MA0316
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 103
- License expiration:
- August 2, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,575 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,575/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $72.70
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Manatee County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionFebruary 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Smiling Faces Junior Academy Inc from February 28, 2023 through February 17, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 29, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of November 29, 2025.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 38
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34205
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 26, 2024July 21, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 4, 2023July 11, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 26, 2024July 11, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 13 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 13 of the 13 employee records. The Licensing Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childcare personnel that did not complete an approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childcare personnel that did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 11/29/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook Section 3.1 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed child younger than 2 years of age watching electronic media. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of the inspection, the personnel in the infant classroom turned off the electronic media. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.6 C: Planned Activities C: Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the School Age classroom, a telephone jack without a cover. The Operator was given until 8/21/2025, 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 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 sa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [sliding boards] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed that the mulch under the slides was not 6" in depth. Be sure to have the mulch at least 6" deep by the due date. During the inspection licensing specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D hazards in any one area. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. If the ground cover in place is ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 100 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 100 of the 100 childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed that 10 immunization records were expired. Be sure to have the records updated by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records 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, wh ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed that 2 children files had expired health examinations. Be sure to have the health examination forms updated by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the resu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed daily activity plans posted were from previous weeks March 11 and March 18. Staff in charge came in and posted the current plans in the classrooms at the time of inspection. TA Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialists observed and photographed expired milk cartons in the black refrigerator in the kitchen area. Staff in charge disposed of the milk cartons bringing back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection no annual exposure training was on file. A meeting was planned for April. Be sure to complete annual training by due date. TA 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 April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The ground cover wood board (mulch border) was not secured and had an exposed nail 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the license posted on the sign out front of the building was not the correct license number for the program. This will need to be replaced by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the closet with the tiled shower was dirty and requires cleaning. The air conditioner register in the food prep ceiling is covered with dust.The closet must be cleaned and rid of dirt and the vent in the food prep area must be cleaned by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the van had a broken driver's side taillight and a broken plastic speaker cover inside the side door. These items will need to be repaired by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation that custodial parents or guardian are given written notification of animals on the premises. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C (Section 10, number 9) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection there was a hampster in the three year old classroom. There was no notification posted. The director posted the notification during the inspection. Smiling Faces Junior Academy Inc C12MA0316 1720 11th St W Bradenton FL 34205 Renewal 06/20/2023 Page 2 of 9
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection plastic covers for the electrical plugs were missing in the following areas: The outside play are covered area, the school age classroom, and the empty VPK/four year old classroom. Covers must be placed in all outlets by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- 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 (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the clorox was stored in unlocked storge rooms in the building, which allowed access by children. Technical assistance was given that all toxic items must be stored out of reach of children. The provider chose to lock the door of the storage room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection a large knife was within reach of children in a cabinet under the counter in the food prep area. The cabinet fdoor was not locked and the door to the food prep area was not locked.The knife was removed by the food prep employee during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the capacity was not posted in the one year old classroom. The teacher posted the capacity during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the children napping in the school age room did not have a mat or cot to lay on. The children were napping on the floor. The children will need to be provided mats or cots by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-01
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 (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the linens were stored touching each other in a closet. These linens were pulled apart by the director during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the children were napping within 10 inches of each other. The children must be at least 18 inches apart. The children woke from the nap and got up during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection a child was napping in front of the exit door in the one year old classroom. The child got up during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection there were no paper towels in the 3 and 4 year old classroom. The director replaced the paper towels during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area was not ventilated by either mechanical or natural means to provide fresh air and control unpleasant odors. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.1. (Section 10.3, number 2 and Section 17.1, number 1) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the food prep area did not have ventilation for cooking. This will need to be added by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [soap or paper towels]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the handwash sink did not include hand soap or paper towels. The director added these items to the sink area during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the bottles in the 3 and 4 year old classroom did not have full first and last names. Per the director, these bottles go home daily. By the due date given, all bottles which go home daily with children must be labeled with there first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the handwash sink in the food prep area did not have the handwash sign including the times that handwashing must be done and the process for handwashing. This will need to be posted by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the closet with the tiled shower area was unlocked, and this area included a mop bucket full of water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 11.1, number 2) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the closet with the tiled shower area was unlocked, and this area included a mop bucket full of water. The door was locked by the director during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the blue slide is cracked and has an extremely rough surface; it is unsafe for children to use]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the large blue slide was found to be unsafe for children. The surface of the slide was cracked and could cause injury when sliding. The slide will not be able to be used again and must be removed or replaced by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Scissors]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the first aid kit did not include scissors. These will need to be added by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
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 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the director did not have staff files available for review. These files must be made available by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [at the time of inspection the roster for the 4 year old children was found in the empty classroom].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the roster for the 4 year old children was found in the empty classroom. The Director took the roster to the teacher and children in the classroom where the children had been relocated. This brought the standard into compliance. ENFORCEMENT Smiling Faces Junior Academy Inc C12MA0316 1720 11th St W Bradenton FL 34205 Renewal 06/20/2023 Page 8 of 9
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were children observed in several classrooms today that were not napping on an impermeable mat or cot surface. They had child- sized sleeping bags that were completely made of cloth material, which they were sleeping in on the floor. The owner indicated that cots had been ordered for each room, enough for each child, and that the permeable material sleeping bags would be used on top of the cots. The sleeping bags will go home for laundering at a minimum of once a week, more if needed. Technical assistance was provided. The napping cots were placed in each room that needed them and the children were placed on the cots with their sleeping bags or blankets returning this s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The licensing representative observed children napping much closer together than 18 inches today during naptime in the 4-yer old room today. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that moving forward the children's napping mats are placed a minimum of 18 inches apart. The children were moved and spaced out at least 18 inches, returning this standard to compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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 [in that no fire drill was completed for the months of February or March of 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire drill log did not have any drills documented for the months of February or March of 2023. Technical assistance was provided. The licensing representative conducted a fire drill with the staff and children during today's inspection with 12 staff and 69 children participating. This brought this standard back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The diaper changing pad in the 1-year old room was observed to have a large tear in it upon inspection today. Technical assistance was provided. The diaper change mat was replaced during the inspection returning this standard to compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The licensing representative monitored a total of 25 children;'s records today, last names beginning with K through O. There was 1 child, identified on the supplemental page, that had an expired immunization record in file. Technical assistance was provided. Please ensure that this child has an up-to-date immunization recrod in file by the due date. Please send a copy to the licensing representative at sherrie.quevedo@myflfamilies.com.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 your current process for ensuring all new staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that a staff member had not completed required preservice training within the expected timeframe. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet these requirements before working with children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on February 17, 2026.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to regularly inspect and maintain the safety of the playground equipment?
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- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where playground maintenance, such as ground cover depth or hardware safety, was identified as needing attention. This question allows you to understand the center's routine schedule for checking the outdoor environment to keep it in good condition.
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How do you manage and track student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for all enrolled children?
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- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have previously noted instances where student health or immunization records were expired. Asking about the center's tracking system helps parents understand how the administration stays organized with these essential health documents.
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What is your process for ensuring that daily activity plans are consistently posted and updated in each classroom?
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- Why ask this
- Public records from past inspections have noted occasions where activity plans were not current or were missing. This question helps you learn how the center ensures that parents have access to the most up-to-date information about their child's daily schedule.
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How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
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- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center keeps families informed about daily programming helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience. Regular communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between the home and the childcare facility.