Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. ***The provider is a food program participant. **** During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the lunch being servedbread and green beanshad not been cut into age- appropriate sizes before being given to the children in care. During the inspection, this has been resolved. The teacher cut the bread and green beans into half-inch pieces for the one-year-old children and quarter-inch pieces for the infant. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided Technical Assistance (TA) per CCF Handbook: 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food ... [truncated]
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed broken area on the wall (under the toilet paper dispenser) in adult restroom which needs to be repaired. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed water leakage signs on the ceiling tiles in the child restroom which require replacement. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF handbook "3.1 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 insp ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 3, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there was no operable corded telephone available in the facility. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook "3.8.1 Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all child care personnel at all times during the hours of operation."
Correction status
Due by October 3, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Operable Phone
Official code
22-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper changing pad had dust and debris which requires cleaning. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF handbook "3.10.2 Diapering Requirements 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 October 3, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
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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
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed toys, and 2 pacifiers were stored in the diaper changing area. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF handbook "3.10.2 Diapering Requirements 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." During the inspection, this has been resolved. The child care personnel removed the toys and pacifiers from the diaper changing area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF handbook "3.10.2 Diapering Requirements L. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel."
Correction status
Due by October 3, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
Higher concern: Medication
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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
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one diaper cream has been expired. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF handbook "6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded." During the inspection, this has been resolved. The child care personnel discarded the expired diaper cream.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
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During the inspection, 2 of the children's records (who have been enrolled for more than 30 days and were on-site) did not include a current DH form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization in their files, as the immunization records had expired. During the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: 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 6 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 3, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
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During the inspection, 1 of the children's records (who have been enrolled for more than 30 days and were on-site) did not include a current/valid Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 or equivalent, as it has expired. During the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: 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 ... [truncated]
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that all medications kept on-site are current and properly managed?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection noted an expired medication on-site. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks medication expiration dates to ensure all items are safe and current.
Context
The item was discarded at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken during meal times to ensure that all food is prepared in age-appropriate sizes for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted an instance where food was not cut into age-appropriate sizes. This question helps parents understand the current training and supervision practices in place during meal times.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track student health and immunization records to ensure they remain up-to-date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where student health or immunization documents were found to be expired. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for keeping these records current for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting the facility to ensure all areas remain in good repair and free of hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection report noted areas of the facility that were not in good repair. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its physical environment on an ongoing basis.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have immediate access to a working phone at all times while supervising children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report previously noted an issue regarding the availability of an operable corded phone. This question helps parents understand the current communication protocols and emergency readiness at the center.