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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in vehicle 1 (A10280) the 2nd row from the back the far left the back of the seat is ripped. In both vehicle the air vents are missing the covers and exposing the foam in the ceiling. The director was given until February 16, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, 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 healt ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed paint, Lysol, and cords in an unlocked room across from the kitchen. In the garden area there is a spray can that had bubble wrap stuck on it that was deteriorating. The director was given until January 26, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A . All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc.
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the toddler and big playground the black covering on the fence is ripping and falling off. On the toddler playground the step 2 jungle gym on the stairs the plastic is peeling. In the garden area there is plastic wrapping in the pots that is deteriorating and the metal tomato holder (has pointy ends sticking out) was laying on the ground. The director was given until February 16, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classrooms 250, 300, 400, and 450 there were mats that were ripped and exposing the foam. The director was given until February 16, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1,D- Bedding and Linens. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
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The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC available in the food preparation area. 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 1/16/2026. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 09/17/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 07/2026. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 7 adults and 5 children present. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in both vehicle the provider did not have a fire extinguisher of a 2A:10BC. The size they had in the vehicle was a 1A:10BC. The director was given until February 16, 2026, to come into complian ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-03
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 11 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 11 of the 11 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed one personnel did not complete her 10 in service hours for 24-25 year. She completed 6.5 hours out of the 10 hours. The director was given until February 16, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom 450 there was sunscreen and diaper cream in a shoe holder that was in the reach of the children in the bathroom . The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by moving it to a shelf that the children could not reach. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 G. Medication. G. All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contaminat ... [truncated]
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
39-3: During the complaint inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage from 9/18/2025 at 11:40 am. The video showed the teacher walk over to the child and lift him off the ground by holding his forearm. She placed him onto the mat. The director stated that an incident/accident report was not created for the child. Licensing Specialist requested that an incident report be created for the child. The director emailed the incident report to the Licensing Specialist on 10/16/2025. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A All accidents and inc ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
47-1: On 10/16/2025, Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage from 9/18/2025 at 11:40 am. The video showed the teacher walk over to the child and lift him off the ground by holding his forearm. She placed him onto the mat. He gets up, as she continues getting the other children to bed. She walked over to him, and he laid back down. The director stated that the teacher was terminated due to the incident. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment tha ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguishers had not been serviced or tagged by Fire Marshall or local fire department. The last time the fire extinguisher was serviced was on 6/2024. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.2, B Fire Safety B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
Correction status
Due by August 6, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
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 [Month of June was not conducted. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the provider had not completed a fire drill in the month of June. During the time of inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 7 adults and 34 children. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed accident/incident reports for L.F. and observed that it did not include parent/guardian signature the day incident occurred. The Provider was unable to obtain parent/guardian signature because Child #1 was withdrawn from the program. CCF Handbook Section 6.4, C Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may include the director/child C ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies on the top of the toilet tank in the bathroom of the one- year-old classroom. The Provider was able to quickly remove and place out of reach of children. This standard was brought back into compliance. Per Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons 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, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and ... [truncated]
Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
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During the fire drill a teacher failed to possess a current attendance record for the children in care. This standard was fixed at the time of inspection by the Assistant Director gong back inside the facility and grabbing the teacher's iPad that has the class attendance for the day. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A curren ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-12
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing supervisor observed that bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with the child's first and last name. (#10 total throughout the facility) According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. C. Milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. Foo ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2024
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
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
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Supervisor observed one teacher not having shown completion of the Department approved five- hour early literacy course for childcare personnel within 12 months of employment. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful materials are kept inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances across different years where hazardous materials were found in areas accessible to children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of items like sunscreen or diaper cream to ensure they are always kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2026 noted that certain personal care items were found within reach of children in a classroom.
Context
The provider corrected this at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through the center's approach to positive child guidance and how you support staff in maintaining a calm, supportive environment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection report contain a finding regarding an instance of inappropriate interaction by a staff member.
Context
The report notes the staff member involved was terminated.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff are up to date on their required annual training hours?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in January 2026 indicate that a staff member had not completed the required annual in-service training hours for the fiscal year.
Context
Correction was due by February 16, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct emergency drills, and what is your process for ensuring all teachers have their attendance records and parent contact information ready during these times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from multiple years show repeated concerns regarding the documentation and execution of emergency preparedness drills.