Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.21
- Local median
- 0.61
Miss Fran's Early Learning Center
401 NW 2nd Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432
- License:
- C15PB0150
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 94
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 13, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Miss Fran's Early Learning Center from January 12, 2023 through March 17, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 17, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 17, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 42
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 5
8 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33432
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.21
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 21 recorded violations.
May 28, 2024March 24, 2025July 7, 2025July 28, 2025August 6, 2025August 20, 2025March 17, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
March 24, 2025July 7, 2025August 6, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 24, 2025April 23, 2025March 17, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 7, 2025August 6, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 7, 2025August 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [VPK] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [hole in wall/damage by baseboard in corner of VPK class. ].
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed in the right corner upon entrance into the VPK class that the wall was damaged by the base board near the rocking chair. Technical assistance was provided that all walls must be in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed staff personnel C.B. had not completed the DCF 40 hour required training within one year. Observed the staff had begun training on August 12th, 2024, and had not completed training requirements. Technical assistance was provided of the following: Article VI.B.2. All child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of initial employment in the child care industry in any child care facility.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [stucco of the building's upper exterior with wooden opanels with nails holding down the plastic tarp].
- Inspector notes
- During the reinspection, observed the facility's exterior was not in good repair as evident by the stucco with plastic covering held in place with wooden panels containing protruding nails. Technical assistance was given to the provider to continue efforts in resolving the repair of the stucco/facility's upper exterior. The provider informed the inspector that she is actively addressing the violation. The approved permit is #BPC-2025-01547. A plan review is scheduled to be completed by September 15, 2025. According to the provider, the permit has already been approved, and the next step is the plan review, which may be completed earlier but is expected no later than the state ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [chain-link fencing on the toddler playground].
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the reinspection, observed that the chain-link fencing had sharp/jagged edges alongside its top on the toddler playground. Technical assistance was provided that the fencing and playground must be free from any sharp or jagged edges. The provider corrected the non-compliance at the time of the reinspection by securing the top exposed/jagged edges of the fencing with pool noodles and zip-ties to serve as a protective covering from the exposed edges. Non-compliance was corrected at time of reinspection resolving the standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [stucco of the building's upper exterior with wooden panels with nails holding down plastic tarp].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, observed the facility's exterior in disrepair as evident by the stucco with plastic covering held in place with wooden panels containing protruding nails. Technical assistance was provided to repair the stucco to ensure facility safety.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [an indentation/tripping hazard on the grass turf by the wooden platform on the toddler playground, and the rope pulled from the blue awning to the fence] which is hazardous.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed an indentation/tripping hazard in the grass turf by the wooden platform on the toddler playground. Also, observed the rope from the blue awning for shade was accessible to children that was tied to the fencing, presenting a hazard. Technical assistance was provided that the ground level surfacing needs to be repaired as to not pose a tripping hazard, and the rope of the blue awning must be inaccessible to the children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of four feet high.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the fence on the toddler playground adjacent to the street was 3 feet and 6 inches high. Technical assistance was provided that regulations state fencing must be a minimum of 4 feet high.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [VPK and two-year-olds classes] group was not completed to give real time information.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have daily attendance log completed to give real time information for both the VPK and two -year-olds classes. This was evident by 10 children signed in on the attendance for the two-year-olds class while only 8 children were in care at the time of inspection/review of the attendance sheet. It was also evident by the VPK class attendance sheet, where 24 children were marked present when there were 23 children in care at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that the facility must keep a daily attendance log for each group to give real time information.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not kept clear of all obstructions.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed in the two-year olds class a child sleeping on a cot by exit area/classroom door. This presents a hazard for the child and those exiting the classroom. Additionally, the blue door/exit from the VPK classroom was blocked by trash cans and other items such as boxes, presenting a safety hazard. Technical assistance was provided that all exit areas need to be kept clear of all obstructions.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
- Official code
- 38-12
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The container for soiled disposable diapers was not plastic-lined and securely covered.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, observed trash can next to diaper changing table in the two-year olds classroom. Trash can did not have a lid. Technical assistance was provided that regulation states a container for soiled diapers is required and must have a plastic lining and be securely covered with a lid. The director during the inspection was able to provide a plastic lined container with a lid for the diapering station. Thus, provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
- Official code
- 11-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [three] were required and [two] were provided.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility has one outdoor water fountain and one dispenser. With the capacity of 90, at least 3 water fountains/dispensers are required as per regulations. Technical assistance was provided that drinking fountains/dispensers are 1 per every 30 children listed based on the total capacity. Thus, a third water fountain/dispenser is required. Note-- During the inspection, the provider ordered the water dispenser for the facility through delivery on approximately Monday August 4th.
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 17-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The child care facility made bedding assignments but had no record for review.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the cots in the two-year-old classroom were not labeled. Technical assistance was provided that cots must be labeled to record bedding assignments. During the inspection, the staff labeled the cots with numbers associated with each child for bedding assignments. Thus, provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
- Official code
- 38-15
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [the outside upper roofing/stucco area is covered with tarp and held by wooden panels. ].
- Report comments
- At the time of the complaint inspection, the facility's exterior structure was exposed as evident by plastic covering and wooden panels with nails protruding by the VPK playground area and front entrance of the preschool. Tarp and plastic covering around the stucco was in disrepair underneath the tarp. The plastic area covering has wooden planks with nails exposed that extend along the front entrance walkway roofing. This poses a safety concern, and the facility was given technical assistance to complete the permit information for construction when the children are not in care at the preschool. Per Miss Fran, she is awaiting the construction permit and the facility exterior s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A window/door left open for ventilation was not screened.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the screen of the window facing the toddler playground was ripped/damaged. Technical assistance was given that screens to windows shall be repaired or replaced, with no rips or tears.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained debris.
- Inspector notes
- Construction materials for scaffolding were observed lying towards the back fencing on the toddler playground during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that construction-related equipment and wooden panels cannot be stored on the children's playground. At the time of the inspection, 15 two-and three-year old children were in care.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [a rope hanging from the fence tied to the play swings on the toddler playground ] which is hazardous.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, a yellow rope was observed to be hanging and tied from the blue chain link fence to the yellow swing set on the toddler playground. This poses a safety hazard to children. The rope was tied about 1-2 feet above ground level on the swing set's leg, to the fence that was a few feet away. The rope was not taut, with additional slack and rope hanging from the fence. Technical assistance was provided that ropes pose a safety hazard to children. The rope must be removed from the toddler play area. Also, it was observed during inspection that the plastic covering on the stucco above the toddler playground was not secured. Technical assistance was provi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play space was not adequately enclosed; fencing was missing, broken or not safely secure as evidenced by [the easily moveable chain link fence that sways to the touch/if pressed against that is not properly secured. ].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the chain link fence on the toddler playground separating the unused/older playground was easily moveable and not properly secured. This poses a safety concern for children. Technical assistance was given that the fence must be secured and not easily movable to the touch, especially should a child lean or grab against the fencing while on the play area.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of four feet high.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the chain link fence with blue tarp covering on the toddler playground was measured as 3 feet and 9 inches. Rules and regulations state: "All outdoor play areas must be enclosed by safe and adequate fencing, wall or a combination thereof, of no less than four (4) feet high. Fencing, including gates, shall be maintained and shall not have gaps that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, free from erosion or build-up, to prevent children leaving the play area by easily climbing over the fence or crawling under the fence, and to prevent access by animals." Technical assistance was prov ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility had no shade available on the outdoor play area.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the toddler playground did not have any shade available. This was evident by no trees, or man-made shading materials present on the play area. This poses a health concern to the children. Technical assistance was provided that adequate shade must be provided on all playgrounds for the children. As per regulations: Outdoor play area shall provide both sun and shade.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A piece of stationary outdoor play equipment, a [\"dome\" shaped monkey bars play equipment set ], was not securely anchored.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the "dome" shaped monkey bar play equipment on the toddler playground was not anchored to the ground. This poses a safety risk for younger children in the play area. The dome was easily moveable and must be anchored or removed. Technical assistance was provided that all stationary outdoor play equipment must be securely anchored.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [toddler and VPK playground].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, a wooden panel platform with a cut-down tree stump in the center was observed on the toddler playground. The wooden platform had sharp edges and spaces underneath where animals can crawl into. This poses a safety hazard to the children, along with the sharp edges of the tree stump accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided that the wooden platform must be removed as it poses a safety concern, for the sharp edges and open cavities that animals could dwell in. Also, on the VPK playground, there were more than seven sharp/rough protruding bolts exposed in the fencing accessible to the children. This poses a safety concern to the chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [dome on the VPK and toddler playground] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the inspectors measured the mulch by and under the dome on the VPK playground. The mulch was at 4 inches in depth to the dirt/ground. Requirements for fall surfacing must be 6 inches in depth at minimum. The dome is five feet in height at its peak/center. Thus, fall surfacing must be at least five feet in diameter around the dome's perimeter. Technical assistance was provided that play equipment must have protective fall surfacing and that the director must provide the fall surfacing specifications under the synthetic grass turf on the toddler playground, where a dome play equipment is also present.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [benches on the playgrounds] in the outdoor area.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, two benches on both the playgrounds were observed to have peeling paint. Technical assistance was provided that peeling paint poses a hazard to children and must be repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-13
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance log was not available for review where the group of children were located.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the facility was not in compliance with the attendance log standard. The inspector at the time of the inspection asked the VPK teachers who were with the class on the VPK playground to provide the attendance log for review. The teacher stated the attendance log was in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided that attendance logs must be kept with the group/class where the children are located at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector reviewed the sign in/out excel sheet provided by Miss Fran. Miss Fran stated that she had signed out the child on April 3rd, 2025. Children must only be signed in/out by the parent or guardian. Technical assistance was provided that only the parent/guardian can sign in/out children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Safety glass was not used in the [light bulb fixture by the VPK playground area].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the light bulb by the outdoor play area water fountains was exposed at the time of the inspection without a cover or shading. This also poses a safety concern. Technical assistance was provided that all light fixtures and bulbs must have proper covering.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-14
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
- Report comments
- Lusiana Joseph- 40 hour training not complete (8/10/23 - DCF training start date)
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The floor in the [VPK] area was defective or not in good repair.
- Report comments
- Flooring in VPK room is peeling up from the ground.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [lighting shield in blue room].
- Report comments
- Lighting in blue room is not protected/ covered. Blinds in blue room are not secured to the window.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [stucco on building].
- Report comments
- Exterior of building in VPK outdoor play area - frame of the building is separating from the structure.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following area(s) of the facility was/were not clean: [rug on flooring].
- Inspector notes
- Rug in the blue room observed to be discolored with a buildup of particles.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 18-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [electrical outlet not properly covered] which is hazardous.
- Report comments
- Electrical outlet in outdoor area not properly covered/ protected. Wires exposed/ protruding from the ground in the outdoor play area by the wall.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of four feet high.
- Report comments
- Fence barrier in front area stands at 3.5' tall.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [play equipment in outdoor play area].
- Report comments
- Rust is deteriorating on outdoor play equipment causing sharp edges.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [dome structure] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Report comments
- Mulch measured by the dome of outdoor play equipment reading 1" of thickness.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [outdoor play structure] in the outdoor area.
- Inspector notes
- Peeling paint observed throughout the structure of the outdoor play structure.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
- Report comments
- Lusiana Joseph - 40 hour training not complete. 8/10/2023 - training started for DCF 40 hours
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- There was no written verification on file that staff had received a copy of the facility's disciplinary policy.
- Inspector notes
- No disciplinary policy was observed in the Staff files. Technical assistance was provided. The provider printed and got the signature for each staff who were present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C)
- Official code
- 09-05
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility failed to notify a parent when their child was involved in an unusual incident/accident.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not notify parent that the child was left alone by the bathroom. Technical assistance was provided that parents are to be notified immediately when an unusual/accident happens at the facility. The provider must provide an action plan about how handle in the future the incident and the notification to the parents.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [Parent signature] 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
- Report comments
- Per provider the mom was notified but the mom forgot sign the report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained debris.
- Report comments
- Outdoor play areas free of debris/fenced/shaded. Technical assistance was provided to add mulch on the fall zones 6 inches deep on the VPK playground. The green carpet on the younger play areas need to be repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to obtain written parental consent for the use of non-medicated lotions, ointments and creams.
- Inspector notes
- Observed sunscreen, bug spray was being used on children and there was no written parental consent in the files. Technical assistance was provided to get signed authorization forms. Assisted the office manager to print the forms that have to be given to parents.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 52 - Non-medicated Physical Barriers (Article XIII.D)
- Official code
- 52-02
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
Could you describe your current process for maintaining accurate daily attendance logs for each group of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent instances where attendance logs did not accurately reflect the number of children in care or were not available for review with the group. This question helps clarify how the center ensures real-time accountability for children throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure all outdoor play areas are free of potential hazards like tripping risks or exposed equipment parts?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted hazards in the outdoor play area, including tripping risks and accessible ropes. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current maintenance and safety inspection routine for outdoor spaces.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training within the state-mandated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show recent findings where staff had not completed required 40-hour training within the expected period. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking staff professional development and compliance.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the playground and facility premises to ensure all equipment is secure and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate repeated concerns regarding equipment maintenance and play area safety over the last few years. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively monitors the physical environment for child safety.
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General question
How do you communicate with families regarding any updates or changes to the center's daily operations or safety policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the center's management and responsiveness. Understanding how the provider shares information helps families stay informed about the care environment.