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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
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During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 5 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 5 of the 5 employee records. The staff noted on the supplemental page did not have the above mentioned document on file. LS gave TA to the director a current signed form must be on file for licensing to review.
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Due by November 14, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
The facility's transportation log did not include [the second sweep and the day of the inspection it was missing the drivers and second sweep signature]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed there was no second sweep completed and no signature. On 10/23/24 the driver and the 2 nd personnel signature was missing. The director was given until November 25, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in the vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must ... [truncated]
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Due by November 25, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5
Upon arrival by foot at the destination, it was determined that the second child care personnel failed to witness roll call, date and initial the log to verify all children were accounted for. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, D
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed there were no child log sheet for the 32 children taken to the park. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 15 D. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, a second and different childcare personnel must: 1. Witness roll call to verify all children are accounted for and that the log is complete. 2. Sign and date the transportation log.
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5
Official code
05-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed many red ant piles on the children play area. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 24 The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
Inspector notes
6-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed driver 1s physical was not completed annually in that the last physical was completed on 3/27/2022. Drivers 2 physical was not completed annually in that the last physical was completed on 7/20/2022. Child Care Regulation observed that driver 1s CPR and First Aid expired on 4/17/2023. Child Care Regulation also observed driver 2s CPR and First Aid does not state that the on-site, instructor-based skill assessments. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 18, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Inspector notes
7-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the vehicle did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. Staff advised that the vehicle never had an audible alarm. Additional time is being provided due to potential financial hardship. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm sy ... [truncated]
The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
Inspector notes
8-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 seat belt on the vehicle, 2013 Collins Bus (66614) that was missing the buckle. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained in the vehicle and/or on file with the program. Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of u ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 3, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints SACCF Handbook, Sections 2.5.4 and 2.5.5
Official code
08-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
Inspector notes
21-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the 1 fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not tagged. Staff advised that the vehicle was in the shop when the other fire extinguishers were tagged. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must properly installed, serviced, and maintained with current inspection tags 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 [in September 2023]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
Inspector notes
21-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that a monthly fire drill was not conducted September 2023. Child Care Regulation also observed that an emergency preparedness drill was not conducted in place of the fire drill. Staff advised that a fire drill was not conducted in September 2023. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, During the facilitys licensure 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.
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5
Inspector notes
28-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 3 child care personnel that did not complete the 10 hours of annual in-service training from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Child Care Regulation advised that the 3 child care personnel has to complete the missing hours for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, in addition to the current 10 hours of annual in-service for July 1 2023 through June 30, 2024. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually dur ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 3, 2023
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-06
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 6
Inspector notes
30-12: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 employees that did not have the documentation that the annual exposure plan was reviewed. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 3, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1
Official code
30-12
Higher concern: Supervision
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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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A
Inspector notes
31-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that there was 1 person on-site with the School Age children that had a current CPR and First Aid certificate, however the certificate does not state that does not state that the on-site, instructor-based skill assessments. The only other employee that had a current and valid CPR and First Aid certificate was the director, however the director was not on-site during the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training ... [truncated]
The facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include alternate activities in case of inclement weather. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.6
Inspector notes
During the inspection, CCRC observed the facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include alternate activities in case of inclement weather. TA was given per CCF Handbook, Section 2.6. 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. The written plan also must include scheduled acti ... [truncated]
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, CCRC was informed by staff the facility does not have a daily inspection log. TA was given per CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A TA- All childcare 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 must be maintained for 12 months.
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
Inspector notes
During the inspection, CCRC observed the facility's outdoor play area contained a fence leading from playground to parking lot area does not contain a lock to prevent opening, rain drainage spout was detached from building and exposed on play area, over 3-foot-long rusted metal rod coming up from ground was exposed on play area, picnic tables not properly stored possessing a fall risk, lattice fencing around air condition unit and metal piping was broken and laying on ground in disarray on play area and other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCRC advised staff, play area to be closed until compliance statutes have been met and r ... [truncated]
The facility did not have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment, materials, furnishings and play areas on a daily and/or weekly basis. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B
Inspector notes
During the inspection, CCRC observed the facility did not have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment, materials, furnishings and play areas on a daily and/or weekly basis. TA was given per CCF Handbook section 3.11, B. TA- Toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva. Facilities must have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment, materials, furnish ... [truncated]
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Jungle Gym] was not maintained. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C
Inspector notes
During the inspection, CCRC observed less than 6 inches of mulch in the 6ft. fall/use zone in some areas from the perimeter of the permanent or stationary playground equipment and observed a boarder around said permanent or stationary playground equipment with rusted bolts exposed from the ground. TA was given per CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C, D TA- C. All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety 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 per ... [truncated]
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
Inspector notes
During the inspection, CCRC observed on CF-FSP Form 5131, staff social security number was whited out on form. TA was given per CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A. TA- Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
Correction status
Due by March 8, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
Official code
38-01
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 explain the process for ensuring that all staff members have their required annual reporting forms on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that a required child abuse and neglect reporting form was missing from an employee's file. Asking about current office procedures helps confirm that administrative documentation is consistently maintained.
Context
The facility was requested to correct this by November 14, 2025.
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Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that transportation logs are fully completed and verified by a second staff member during outings?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances between 2023 and 2024 where transportation logs were missing required signatures or second-person verification. Discussing these practices provides insight into how the center manages safety protocols during travel.
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Finding-specific
How do you maintain the outdoor play area to ensure it remains free of environmental hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2024 noted the presence of hazards in the outdoor play space. Asking about regular maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility keeps the play area safe for children.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for scheduling and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure all staff are prepared?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2023 inspection noted a missed monthly fire drill. Asking about how these drills are tracked ensures that emergency preparedness remains a consistent priority.
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General question
How do you communicate daily routines and transitions to parents so they know what to expect throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center communicates daily schedules helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience and ensures alignment between home and school routines.