Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.67
- Local median
- 0.4
Vanguard Kids
12660 Sydney Rd, Dover, FL 33527
- License:
- C13HI0638
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- September 30, 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.
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Latest inspectionSeptember 8, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 8, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Vanguard Kids from April 5, 2023 through September 8, 2025.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 24, 2025 and involved facility condition.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33527
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.22
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 11, 2024December 11, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023March 24, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the morning of 3/24/25, the Licensing Specialist received an email from the Owner/Director notifying that on Wednesday 3/19/25 they found holes in the closet and rat droppings in the VPK classroom. The Owner/Director stated that the VPK classroom was closed. The facility was cleaned and sanitized. Pest control completed an inspection over the weekend and the Director advised that their pest control contract was upgraded to included rodents on the checklist. This violation was resolved/brought back into compliance by the Licensing Specialist monitoring the VPK classroom. The Licensing Specialist observed that the holes in the closet were repaired/patched, and a copy of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to the child care facility, or any portion thereof, during the hours of operation. s. 402.311, F.S. Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The Licensing Specialist arrived at the facility and was informed that the Owner/Director was not present. Teacher 1 opened the door and advised the Licensing Specialist that she will notify the staff that was in charge of my presence and closed the door. Teacher 2 came outside for her break; Licensing Specialist informed her about the reason for the visit and she replied, "staff in charge is coming" and closed the door. The staff in charge was not at the facility when the Licensing Specialist arrived, therefore Licensing Specialist waited outside the center for approximately over 25 minutes. This violation was resolved/brought back into compliance when staff in charge arrive ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [missing month on the fire drill record sheet]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the fire drill records and observed missing months. According to the 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
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one childcare personnel did not complete the 40hour Introductory Training. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care 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 January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [training transcripts were not on file.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that childcare personnel did not have training transcripts on file available for licensing to review. According to the CCF Handbook. Section 4.5 Documentation of Training B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that two child care personnel did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Form signed on file. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that two childcare personnel did not have Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. According to the CCF Handbook. Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents A. 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 January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one childcare personnel did not have Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the classroom and observed that children attendance was not taken or recorded daily. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist was advised that childcare personnel inappropriately interacted with a child. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 8.2 Child Safety C . Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments N/A Counselor Comments A complaint inspection was conducted today. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Niyereth Tulande 12/11 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the provider failed to complete an Accident /Incident report form .]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the provider communicated the incident to the custodial parents in a timely manner electronically however the provider failed to complete an Accident / Incident report form following the incident. This standard was resolved at the time of the inspection with the Licensing Specialist providing technical support. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 6.4 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 child care personnel and the cus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
- Inspector notes
- The Licensing Specialist monitored the child care personnel training transcript and observed that the personnel assigned to administer medication(s) did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Medication I. Prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 personnel records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the application of a staff member who appears to be a volunteer and did not complete the volunteer Acknowledgement Form and another individual who did not sign a Volunteer Acknowledgement Form. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, Personnel Records F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be compl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist did not observe a written documentation for the number of hours the volunteers worked. According to the CCF handbook, Section 7.4 F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
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
- There was a hole in the wall with clear tape covering it.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were present in the food preparation area when meals and snacks were being prepared. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, C
- Inspector notes
- A child was observed walking out of the kitchen. The counselor provided technical assistance on making sure to never allow children in the kitchen. The cook locked the gate so no more children can enter the kitchen.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-15
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]
- Inspector notes
- The counselor observed a bottle to not have a name on it. The counselor provided technical assistance to the owner on making sure that all bottles and sippy cups have the child's first and last name. The teacher put the name on the bottle immediately.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A three compartment sink (or two compartment sink plus portable compartment receptacle) used for ware washing and sanitization was not utilized properly in that [the sinks were not labeled]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, B
- Report comments
- There were no labels on the sinks in the kitchen. The counselor provided technical assistance to the staff on making sure that sinks are labeled. That way dishes can be washed properly. The staff labeled the sink immediately.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing toys and slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The counselor observed that the resilient needed to be maintained. The counselor provided technical assistance to the staff on the importance of making sure that all climbing toys and slides have enough resilient surface at all times. The staff stated that she would have it replaced immediately.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [1] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection on 6/6/23, Child Care Regulation observed 1 childcare personnel leaving 1 infant alone in a room while taken another infant two rooms away to the front door. Making the facility out of ratio in the infant room with 0 staff to 1 infant. 2:11 Mixed 1:2 Infants (moved to 0:1 Infants) than moved to 1:1 Infants TA- (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 personnel for every four children. The standard was brought back into compliance when the childcare pe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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 time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area of the infant room. TA-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 July 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 4-7: During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed the 2 and 3 year olds classroom teacher leave the children unattended while they were eating their snacks as she answered the front door. Furthermore, upon arrival to the facility the same 2 and 3 year olds teacher left her classroom unattended while opening the door for Childcare Regulation leaving all 11 children unattended. During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation provided technical assistance to the teacher and the office manager regarding supervision.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 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]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that driver #1, did not have documentation of having completed the skills portion of the pediatric CPR. During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that driver #2 (who is covering while driver #1 is out of the country), did not have documentation of having had an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 25-2: During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed a one-year-old being served food that was not cut up into 1/2 inches pieces, as she was being served whole chicken nuggets and whole French fries. During the inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that an 11-month-old was being served food that was not cut up into 1/4-inch pieces, as the child was holding a whole French fry in his mouth. Both children were in the infant room. This is being marked as completed at the time of the inspection since both of the plates of food were removed and mealtime had ended. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, "Foods that are associate ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- 25-7: During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that there were two thermometers in the refrigerator that is located in the kitchen, one had a temperature reading of 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the other had a temperature reading of 55 degrees Fahrenheit, therefore, exceeding the no greater then 41 degree Fahrenheit temperature requirement. During the time of inspection, the office manager advised that she would have food catered in until the refrigerator can either be repaired or replaced and that she would dispose of the perishable food items that are currently in the refrigerator.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, while distributing snacks/serving food, did not use napkins, disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items to prevent skin contact with food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, D
- Inspector notes
- 25-16: During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that while the two year old classroom teacher was serving snacks, she did not utilize any method to prevent skin contact with the crackers, she was observed using her bare hands making direct hand-to- food contact. Childcare Regulation provided technical assistance during the time of inspection. This will be marked as "completed" during the time of inspection since the food had already been served.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food provided by parents/guardians was not properly stored and handled in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination or spoilage. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, E
- Inspector notes
- 25-17: During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed the teacher of the two year old classroom did not properly handle food in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination in that, she was utilizing her mouth to open the prepackaged crackers and used her bare hands to serve the crackers out of the packages to the children. This is being marked as "completed" during the time of inspection because Childcare Regulation advised the teacher immediately to cease utilizing her mouth to open the prepackaged crackers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-17
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after children ate snack]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1
- Inspector notes
- 29-3: During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that in the 2 and 3 year old classroom, the teacher did not assist the children nor redirect them to wash their hands after eating prior to playing with classroom toys. During the inspection, Childcare Regulation provided technical assistance with regards to the hand washing procedures and providing guidance/recommendations to the teacher regarding developing a hand washing routine with the children. During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation had the teacher assist the children in washing their hands. Therefore, this is being marked "completed" at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that in the ones and twos classroom, medication were left on the diaper changing area and were accessible to the children in care (Balmex, A&D, Desitin, and Vaseline). During the time of inspection, staff relocated the aforementioned medications therefore, this is being marked as "completed" during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that one of the children's files did not include documentation of immunizations within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that one of the children's records did not include a current/valid immunization form.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that one of the children's files did not include a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040) or equivalent within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members maintain a positive and supportive environment for the children in their care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that concerns regarding staff interaction with children have been noted in more than one report. Asking about current training or support for staff helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a healthy and encouraging environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track daily attendance to ensure all children are accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a past inspection identified a concern regarding the documentation of daily attendance. This question provides insight into the current system used to monitor the arrival and departure of children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current procedures for ensuring that licensing staff have immediate access to the facility during operating hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a finding from an inspection where there was a delay in granting access to the licensing authority. This question helps clarify the current protocol for staff to ensure prompt communication and access when officials arrive.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage its facility maintenance and pest control to ensure the environment remains clean and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility maintenance and sanitation topics have appeared in multiple inspections. This question allows the director to explain the current schedule and process for monitoring the physical condition of the building.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in September 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping personnel records, such as training transcripts and volunteer documentation, up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes that recordkeeping for staff and volunteers has been a recurring topic. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements to ensure all documentation is accurate and available.
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