The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
17-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that black rail fence had gaps that exceed 3.5 inches, in that the black rails were 4 inches apart. Additional time is being provided due to the potential financial hardship. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent ins ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Operator advised that the childrens custodial parents/legal guardians provides all food. 24-23: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the fridge in the one year old classroom did not have a thermometer. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The ground cover or other protective surface under the [see below] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
32-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the depth of mulch at the swing set and the wooden climber did not meet the 6 inch depth requirement, in that the depth of mulch was less than 1 inch. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, bu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 12 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the 12 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete the 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months from the class start date, exceeding 15 months for their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel inc ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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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
33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date/child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C 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 completion ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, 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
33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 7 child care personnel did not have documentation that the fire extinguisher training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shake ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
35-12: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that facility did not have documentation that the 5 employees reviewed the exposure before they started working. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6 There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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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]
Correction / follow-up note
40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 diaper creams that were expired in the one year old classroom (Aquaphor exp 3/2025, Aquaphor exp 7/2024). During the inspection, staff discarded the diaper creams. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, 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
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
41-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file that did not have an immunization within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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 the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 an ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 7 childrens files that had expired immunizations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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 the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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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]
Inspector notes
42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 childrens file did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C 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 Ex ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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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
42-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file that had expired physical. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, 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 included in the health examinati ... [truncated]
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]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed ceiling tiles which needed to be replaced due to previous water damage from the hurricanes and vents that needed to be cleaned in the following classrooms: infant, two-year-old, one-year-old, and VPK classrooms. The Licensing Specialist advised the Director and provided photos via email for her to submit work order to get replaced and cleaned by the church. CCF Handbook Section 3.1, A General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for b ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 9, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Director informed the Licensing Specialist that the annual fire inspection was not conducted. Licensing Specialist advised the Director that a fire safety plan would need to be in place until the Fire Marshall able to come out to conduct fire inspection. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.2, A Fire Safety A . Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file wi ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 19, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook Section 3.2, B 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 out of a childs reach at all times.
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 tell me about the current status of the outdoor play area fencing and how you ensure it remains secure for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in November 2025 noted gaps in the outdoor fencing that needed attention. This question helps clarify the steps taken to ensure the play area is fully secure for all children.
Context
The facility was given a correction due date of 12/12/2025 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and removing expired medications or items like diaper creams from the classrooms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2025 identified expired diaper creams in a classroom. Asking about your current process helps parents understand how staff monitor and maintain safe supplies.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking that all hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections have noted instances where hazardous items were accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the daily safety checks in place to keep potentially harmful materials properly stored.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation for staff training, including introductory courses and safety training, has been a focus area in recent reports. This question helps parents understand how you manage and verify staff professional development.
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General question
How do you manage the process of keeping student health and immunization records current for all enrolled children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection records have noted gaps in maintaining up-to-date health and immunization documentation. This question allows you to explain the system used to ensure all student files remain complete and compliant.