The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [infant room employee handwashing sink] area exceeded 110 degrees.
Report comments
At the time of inspection, hot water at infant room employee handwashing sink = 124 degrees F Technical assistance was provided and Operator was able to adjust hot water temp to 100 degrees F before end of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
Official code
10-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A crock pot used for warming infant formula and food contained water that exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Baby bottle warmer tempature = 132 degrees F. Technical assistance was offered, operator was able to adjust to 100 degrees F. MEDICATION
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 47 - Cooking and Warming Devices (Article XII.H) (Article XII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41)
The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [3-year-old] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [8] children and [13] children were observed in care. (Section 1.1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The facility divided the group into 3 groups and returned to their respective classrooms. Ratios were 4/1,4/1, and 5/1.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 - Capacity, Page 10)
Official code
04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [classroom 4] group as evidenced by [staff was not aware how the child sustained the bite]. (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Written corrective action submitted. Follow up scheduled 1/16/2026.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 5 Supervision, Pages 16-17)
Official code
06-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The wall in the [3 year old] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint, not easily cleanable]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
tree year old room and closet.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
15-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [AC vent not clean/ dusty]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
Three year old room.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
15-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
Toilet seat in children's restroom was not open front type.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
15-08
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence. (Section 15.1, number 1) Safety [SR]
Report comments
Date the alleged incident occurred: 11/18/2025. Date incident signed by staff and the director: 11/19/2025.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [4] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Description of event 4. Actions taken by whom 5. Signatures of staff 6. Parent signature (Section 15.1, number 3) Safety [SR]
Report comments
Pending for follow up implementation of proposed corrective actions.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Program staff failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/legal guardian on the day that the incident occurred. (Section 15.1, number 2) Safety [SR]
Report comments
Date alleged incident occurred : 11/18/2025 Date incident signed by the parent 11/19/2025.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
Official code
33-07
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." (Section 19.4, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
Report comments
Child abuse and neglect statement expired 9/16 2025 for staff Mary Benjamin.
Disposable towels or individual towels were not available in the [infant classroom] hand washing area. (Section 10.6, number 7) (Section 17.1, number 1) (Section 12.3, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Two year olds and infant classrooms did not have disposable/individual towels accessible at hand washing area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
Official code
10-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hot running water was not available in the [two year old classoom] hand washing area. (Section 17.1, number 1) (Section 12.3, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
No hot running water was available in the two year old classroom hand washing area.
Correction status
Due by October 4, 2024
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
Official code
10-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing pad in the [Infant classroom] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
Inspector notes
Diaper changing pad was observed with a large rip in the infant classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
Official code
11-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The daily attendance log for the [school age ] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR]
Report comments
Correct amount of children present in school age classroom at the time of this inspection was not completed on attendance log.
Correction status
Due by September 16, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Official code
34-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility was not using the proper method for sanitizing multi-use equipment in their three-compartment sink or automatic sanitizing dish machine.
Correction / follow-up note
No hot water was available in kitchen to provide proper sanitation for multi-use equipment.
Correction status
Due by October 4, 2024
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
The center failed to post the written activity program in a conspicuous place. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Written activity plan not posted in the 4's to 5's year old room TA: daily activity plan should be posted in the classroom Resolve at time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Daily Program (Article IX.A)
Official code
08-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Toilet paper was not available in the [3-4 year old room] toilet room/bathroom. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
No toilet paper and no paper towels at the 3's to 4's year old classroom TA: toilet paper should always be available in the children bathroom Completed at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
Official code
10-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Staff in the [2+ year old classroom] area did not clean and sanitize the diaper changing surface after each use. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The diaper changing area in the 2+-year-old classroom was not clean TA: The diaper changing area should be keep clean and sanitized Completed at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
Official code
11-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day.
Report comments
Beach water solution last dated 5/21/23 TA: Bleach water solution should be made and dated daily Resolved at time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
Official code
13-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [toilet cleaning brush in the bottom cabinet in the 3-4 classroom].
Inspector notes
Observed a toiled cleaning brush inside an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the 3-to 4 year old bathroom TA: Cleaning tools should be locked and away from children Resolved at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C)
Official code
16-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility failed to post the date, time and location of the field trip in a conspicuous location at least two working days prior to the trip. Safety [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, the facility have not posted a field trip information that was taking place on 6/21/23 TA: Field trips information have to be posted in a conspicuous place, (date, location, departure time, arrival time) Corrected at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B)
Official code
35-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Substitutions to the planned menu were not posted and entered in a log book.
Report comments
At the time of the inspection snacks was been served, (crackers, Oranges, Milk), Current substitutions on the menu was not been made TA: Substitution on the menu should be made and posted Completed at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 44 - Menu Posted/Filed (Article XII.F)
Hot running water was not available in the [two-year old] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed during the time of the inspection there was no hot water available in the two-year old classroom that used for diapering. The water tested at 77 degrees F. The operator made corrections by turning the water heater on to ensure they have hot water for the sinks. The water tested at 103 degree F.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
Official code
10-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The floor in the [two-year-old/ vpk classroom] area was defective or not in good repair. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed during the time of the inspection the two-year old classroom and vpk classroom is in disrepair. In different areas of the classrooms they have large chipped tiles.
Correction status
Due by February 27, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [large opening] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed during the time of the inspection, the vpk playground has a opening on the ground that may cause the children to trip.
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Official code
25-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A container with a warning label to keep out of the reach of children was observed accessible to children in the area of [2- year old classroom]. Safety [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed several plastic containers of wipes accessible to the children in the two-year old classroom. The wipes were located on the counter as you enter the classroom and in an open space used for the diaper changing area The plastic containers may cause strangulation or become a choking hazard. In addition, in the two year old restroom in an unlocked cabinet, there was a large container of hand sanitizer and a container of Kids body wash. The operator made corrections by removing the items.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
Official code
36-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Floor mats were not covered with an impermeable surface. Safety [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed four napping mats had slits and large openings inside. The operator made corrections by removing the mats replacing them with new ones during the time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
Official code
38-06
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
Can you describe the current training and oversight process for ensuring staff maintain direct supervision of children at all times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2025 noted a finding regarding staff supervision in a classroom. This question helps parents understand how the center currently monitors classroom activity and supports staff in maintaining active supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members have completed their required training and documentation regarding child abuse and neglect policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in November 2025 identified a missing statement in a personnel record regarding child abuse and neglect guidelines. This question helps parents confirm that the facility maintains up-to-date documentation for all staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your current procedures for monitoring and maintaining safe water temperatures for infant care and handwashing areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show repeated findings related to water temperatures in infant and classroom areas. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule and checks in place to keep these temperatures within safe limits.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting and communicating unusual incidents to parents to ensure they are fully informed on the day an event occurs?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that the facility did not complete a written record of an incident on the day it occurred. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures timely documentation and communication for any accidents or incidents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage food preparation and sanitation to ensure all equipment is handled according to safety standards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in 2024 and 2026 indicate findings related to food handling and sanitization methods. This question helps parents learn about the current cleaning routines and food safety protocols practiced at the facility.