Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.21
- Local median
- 1
KinderCare Learning Center #1254
11501 N 53rd St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- License:
- C13HI0035
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 110
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 7, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for KinderCare Learning Center #1254 from January 20, 2023 through March 4, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 4, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 31
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 6
7 in last 12 months
20 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33617
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 71%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 1.41
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
July 14, 2023July 24, 2024April 7, 2025June 25, 2025July 16, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 24, 2024July 16, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 16, 2025March 4, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 14, 2023July 16, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 16, 2025March 4, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 24, 2024February 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the windowsills each classroom showed signs of needing cleaning, with dust and small debris gathered in the corners and tracks. The vent on the wall next to the diaper changing table in the Infant B room has a layer of dust. The 2 toilets in the Preschool A room are in need of cleaning around the seats and bowls, the white step stool had build up around the top and feet. There is a small gap between the flooring and the sink cabinet in the 2-year old room, this has collected dirt and debris. The Diaper changing area in the 1-year old room has dirt and debris around the handwashing sink faucet, in the corners ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed stained ceiling tiles in the VPK, Infant B, and 1-year old rooms. Part of the rubber baseboard in the 3-year old room is missing and another part is peeling away from the wall by where the napping cots are stored by the half door. The bottom of the trim on the Infant B entry door is broken off and it now sharp and jagged. Peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the refrigerator in the Infant B room. The bathroom in the 1-year old room is being used as storage (this is a licensed bathroom.) During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing cabinet in the 1-year old room was unlocked which left various diaper creams accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator locking the cabinet. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:B. 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, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 2-23-26. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 6-25-25. Fire extinguishers in the front lobby, kitchen, and Preschool A room has a certification that is valid until 2-2027. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed fire extinguishers in the Infant A and 1-year old rooms expired 2-2026. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing pad in the Infant A room had tears making it no longer impermeable. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed books, an iPad, sippy cups and toys stored on the diaper changing pad and in the handwashing sink in the 2-year old room. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing all unrelated items from the diaper changing area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [VPK] group was inadequate in that [children were ina room unsupervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 4 children in a classroom with no teacher were playing in toy buckets and pushing each other around. The Licensing Specialist addressed this with the teacher in charge of the children and she had the children come back to the classroom where they were supposed to be. Later the same children were seen carrying their napping cots from their classroom to another, stacking them, and then playing in the room unsupervised again. This again was address and all children then remained in their classroom with proper supervision. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist was unable to view an incident report as the facility failed to write one and provide it to the child's parent. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form."
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the lid on the back of the toilet in the 3-year old room is cracked and missing a piece of the porcelain. Two ceiling tiles in the corner of the back of the 1-year old room, near the A/C are stained due to possible water damage. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility used cribs that did not meet current federal guidelines for construction regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219,1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 8 cribs in the Infant room. 1 manufactured 1-2011(noncompliant crib), 1 manufactured 6-2011, 3 manufactured 11-2011, 3 manufactured 6-2012. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 3.6.3 Crib Requirements Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-03
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 [a fire drill was done with Licensing during the time of inspection. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted 3-2025 with no specific date documented. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 6-25-25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 2-2026. ***During the inspection, on 7-16-25, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 10 adults and 43 children present. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel had not begun he introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel who started in the industry in 2020 did not complete the five-hour early literacy and language development course. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have fire extinguisher training. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 have completed training."
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 (CD ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed1 expired diaper cream in the Infant room and 1 expired diaper cream in the 1-year old room. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator placing these creams in the child's backpacks (out of children's reach) to return to their parent/guardians. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired), It did not include the date the form was issued by the physician]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 children's immunization records did not contain expiration dates and 5 children's immunization records were expired. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 children did not have Health records in their file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program."
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 children had expired Health forms in their file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 4 child care personnel were not updated in the facilities Clearinghouse roster. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination."
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- Report comments
- On June 25th, the Licensing Specialist was notified that the facility does not currently have a Director. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Prog ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Ratios: First observation: 2:8 Infants and 1-year olds 2:8 1-year olds 1:13 8 2-year olds and 5 3-year olds 1:16 6 2-year olds and 10 3-year olds 1:15 4 and 5-year olds Second Observation: 2:8 Infants and 1-year olds 2:8 1-year olds 1:15 6 2-year olds and 9 3-year olds 1:16 8 2-year olds and 10 3-year olds 1:15 4 and 5-year olds During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the s.402.305(4), F.S. "(4) STAFF-TO- CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care pers ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
- Report comments
- The Center failed to report a Change of Director. Change of Director took place on 3-24-25, however the Licensing Specialist was not notified of this change until 4-7-25. The new Director has been updated, and documentation has been received. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. E. 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 i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- There are currently 2 childcare personnel that have not completed the 40-hour introductory childcare training requirement. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. Childcare 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.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Supervisor monitored staff files. Only one staff personnel had CPR training on site. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For childcare personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be childcare personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care. pg.41
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, number 6) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Supervisor monitored staff files. Only one childcare personnel had first aid training on site. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For childcare personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be childcare personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operatin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Supervisor observed 18 children with no enrollment form. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Supervisor observed 9 childcare personnel with expired Child Abuse and Neglect forms on file. This standard was brought back into compliance by having staff sign a form in the presence of licensing. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Clearing House Roster. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 5. Background Screening K. T he employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination .
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- CCRC observed that only 1 employee completed the annual 10hr in-service training. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, childcare personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired), An applicable part of the record was not complete]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- CCRC observed that multiple children had expired shot records and children had shot records with no expiration date. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 7.1 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, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 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
Can you walk me through the current procedures for ensuring that all potentially harmful items, such as diaper creams or cleaning supplies, are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that some harmful items were accessible to children in a classroom. This question helps clarify the steps taken to ensure these materials are always stored securely.
- Context
- The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps have been implemented to ensure that children are always under active supervision while in the classroom or transitioning between areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show repeated concerns regarding supervision and staff training requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent oversight of children throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage its staff roster and background screening documentation to ensure all personnel are current and correctly recorded?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 and 2025 inspections show that the facility had difficulty maintaining a current employee roster in the state's clearinghouse. This question helps clarify the current administrative process for managing staff records.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily cleaning and maintenance routine to ensure that all areas of the facility remain in good repair and sanitary for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 note multiple instances where areas of the facility needed cleaning or were not in good repair. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to facility upkeep.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required child health and immunization records are kept up to date and complete for every student enrolled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2025 indicate that some student health and immunization files were incomplete or expired. This question helps parents understand the process for keeping these important health documents current.
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