Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.89
- Local median
- 1.83
Bright Ideas Educational Center Inc
331 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
- License:
- C15PB0198
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 47
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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 inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Bright Ideas Educational Center Inc from April 4, 2023 through May 4, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 55 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 13, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
- 55
- Higher-concern violations
- 17
- Repeated topics
- 9
8 in last 12 months
22 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 18 local median in 33476
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 58%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 4.78
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 17 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023March 28, 2024March 21, 2025July 23, 2025November 3, 2025March 20, 2026April 16, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023March 21, 2025November 3, 2025February 5, 2026March 20, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023March 28, 2024November 3, 2025February 5, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023March 28, 2024May 4, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023March 28, 2024September 5, 2024Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 28, 2024November 3, 2025Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023July 23, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 21, 2025November 3, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023November 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Facility staff person or employee requiring screening did not have current Level 2 clearance to work with children and was working/assisting at the facility while children were present. (Section 19.5, number 1)
- Inspector notes
- Staff (CC) level 2 screening was not cleared. The staff was hired to work at the facility on 4/27/2026 without current level 2 background screening. The level 2 background screening expired 2/16/2026. The live scan request was submitted on 4/30/2026. The Department Counselor stop by the facility at 3:59- 4:14pm The Department spoke with the Director (MJ) she stated that they did hire a new staff member and that she is currently not here today as of 5/4/2026. Per Ms. Johnson the staff members background clearance is still in process and has been addressed since last week Friday 5/1/2026. The Department completed a walkthrough to monitor the ratios of each class. The Department ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 62 - Local, State, Federal Check (Article VII.A, and F) [SR]
- Official code
- 62-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4)
- Report comments
- The new hire (CC) staff records were not available for review during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 63 - Application (Article XV.D) [SR]
- Official code
- 63-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Staff was unaware that a child/children had been left unattended indoors/outdoors as evidenced by [Left unattended on the playground].
- Inspector notes
- The Department Counselor arrived at the facility at 2: 56 PM to conduct a reinspection. As part of the process, a staff-to-child ratio count was conducted. The Department first entered the 2-yrold class to complete a headcount and then proceeded to the infant room. Upon arrival in the infant room, the department counselor observed two teachers present in the infant room: Teacher (BW): At the utensil sink (washing a utensil) with one infant holding onto her leg. Teacher (LR): sitting on the carpet interacting with children. A physical count of the children presents yielded four (4) children. However, a review of the attendance log indicated six 6children were currently checked ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G)
- Official code
- 06-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to provide the parent documentation of the incident that occurred on 4/16/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to notify a parent when their child was involved in an unusual incident/accident.
- Report comments
- During phone conversation with the facility Director on 4/17/2026, Staff failed to inform the parent when the child (JT) was involved in an incident.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- An exit that did not open onto a safe, protected area lacked an operable, audible alert mechanism that sounded when the door was opened.
- Inspector notes
- Observed all exits the alert mechanism does not produce sound when opening the exit doors to all exits in building 1 and building 2.
- Correction status
- Due by March 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Audible Alert Mechanism (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food served was not clean, free from spoilage and safe for eating as evidenced by [Tartar Sauce].
- Inspector notes
- Observed a bottle of tartar sauce which has expiration date of 3/5/2026. The cook removed the tartar sauce during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
- Official code
- 46-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [purse (infant/ toddler) room.].
- Report comments
- During the time of inspection, in the infant/ toddler room a black purse was located on lower shelve accessible to the children in care. The staff removed the purse during the of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 36-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles of formula/beverage were not labeled with the individual childs name. (Section 17.6, number 5) (Section 17.4, number 2)
- Report comments
- The bottle was not labeled, located inside of the crib during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 45 - Bottles Capped and Labeled (Article XII.G) [SR]
- Official code
- 45-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles of formula/beverage were not capped.
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the baby crip a bottle that was not capped.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 45 - Bottles Capped and Labeled (Article XII.G) [SR]
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [Infant/Toddler , 2yrold and restroom] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1)
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling paint on the lime green wall of the 2yrold room. Also, there is peeling paint on the brown/ beige wall in the restroom and in the infant/ toddler class there is peeling paint on the door frame.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 15-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1)
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling paint on the red walk path located on the play area.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 15-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [clothing/ toys.].
- Inspector notes
- Observed the infant/ toddler restroom there were items unrelated item stored on shelve. The item were boxes/ bins with clothes/ toys and garbage can with garbage stored on inside with toys inside/ clothes.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C) [SR]
- Official code
- 16-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [October]. (Section 14.3, number 1)
- Report comments
- The fire drill was not conducted for the month of October.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) [SR]
- Official code
- 28-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [Tricycle seat].
- Inspector notes
- Observed the 3/4yrold outdoor play area there was one tricycle bike . The seat of the tricycle bike is broken and has sharp edges.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) [SR]
- Official code
- 31-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following equipment and/or toys were unsanitary: [dead frog]. (Section 11.1, number 2) (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4)
- Inspector notes
- Observed the 3/4 yr old play area there was silver pole has tape covered halfway on the top of the pole. During the time of Inspection. The Department observed a dead frog sticking out of the pole.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) [SR]
- Official code
- 31-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [3/4 yr] group did not include the names of all children in attendance.
- Inspector notes
- Observed the attendance log for the 3/4yrold class there was a total of 8 students only 7 was documented on the log. The Staff member documented/ mark the child present during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) [SR]
- Official code
- 34-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [infant/ toddler class].
- Inspector notes
- Observed the infant/ toddler room there is storage closet that was unlocked which contained two staff purses. Please be advised to keep the storage closet locked.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 36-07
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a minimum distance of 18 inches around individual napping spaces. (Section 10.4, number 3)
- Inspector notes
- Observed the infant/ toddler class the baby cribs were not 18 inches of part. Also please be advised to remove the crib that has the hanging fire extinguisher up above.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) [SR]
- Official code
- 38-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food served was not clean, free from spoilage and safe for eating as evidenced by [Chex / Fruit loops cereal]. (Section 17.3, number 4)
- Inspector notes
- Observed (2) boxes of Chex cereal with a date that show 7/31/2025 and 08/28/2025. (1) box of fruit loop cereal with the date that shows 11/1/2025.The kitchen staff removed the cereal during the time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) [SR]
- Official code
- 46-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The programs written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. (Section 7, number 1)
- Report comments
- Children were unable to spend time outside on the playground so not following daily schedule TA: All activities must be followed from the schedule that is posted
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Daily Program (Article IX.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 08-04
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)
- Report comments
- Lucrefia Rawls has an expired Childhood Abuse and Neglect statement TA: Childhood Abuse and Neglect forms are to be completed annually
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) [SR]
- Official code
- 68-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Items, namely, [containers of formula and bottles], which were not required for diaper changing were observed on the diaper changing table. (Section 12.3, number 6)
- Report comments
- There was formula and washed bottles in the diaper changing area
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) [SR]
- Official code
- 11-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Toilets were not installed at a height for convenient use by children and no platform was available. (Section 10.6, number 1) (Section 10.6, number 1)
- Report comments
- Hte toilet in the infant room is adult size. It must be child size.
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) [SR]
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [less than six inches of mulch in fall areas] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1)
- Report comments
- The mulch throughout the play area was not six inches in depth around equipment that a child could fall from
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) [SR]
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. (Section 14.2, number 3)
- Report comments
- Fire extinguishers last serviced in 11/23, now outdated by four months.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) [SR]
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Menus /Food Temperature logs were not kept for a minimum of one month.
- Report comments
- Food temperature log was not kept for the month of March
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) [SR]
- Official code
- 46-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator/freezer did not maintain food at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature of [the refrigerator] was measured at [48] degrees. (Section 17.3, number 4) (Section 17.2, number 6)
- Report comments
- Temperature was too high in the refrigerator as evidenced by the thermometer reading 48 degrees
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) [SR]
- Official code
- 46-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 9)
- Report comments
- Signed influenza brochure was not dated nor did it have the parent's name printed on it.
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 71 - Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C) [SR]
- Official code
- 71-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Report comments
- Children LM, AH, AW and AS all have expired shot records
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) [SR]
- Official code
- 76-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The person responsible for the daily operation of the child care facility had no documentation of a Director Credential.
- Report comments
- Director Mary Johnson Director's Credentials expired on 6/11/2024 CHILDREN’S RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 70 - Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met
- Official code
- 70-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hot running water was not available in the [Infant room] hand washing area.
- Report comments
- Hot running water not available in the infants diaper changing handwashing sink. Temperature 75
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-08
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [2 years old group.] group was not completed to give real time information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Attendance does not provide real time. 7 children present/ missing marking to show when children leaves the group. Daily health check monitored.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-01
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 [febreze].
- Report comments
- Spray can Febreze stored inside lower wooden shelf- 2 years old classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not kept clear of all obstructions.
- Report comments
- Shelf blocking exit- infant room
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
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
- An exit that did not open onto a safe, protected area lacked an operable, audible alert mechanism that sounded when the door was opened.
- Report comments
- Door that exit to an unprotect area did not have an audible alert mechanism. - Infants room.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Audible Alert Mechanism (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 39-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The following supplementary records required for screening was incomplete or inaccurate [form 5131].
- Report comments
- Tasha Pagan Illenis Lopez Latasseya Graham
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B)
- Official code
- 61-01
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
- Latasseya Graham- training started 2017 Tasha Pagan- DCF training started 12/11/2022
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [3year old] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [6] children and [8] children were observed in care.
- Inspector notes
- Observed the 3 year old classroom. The room capacity is 6. there was a total of 8 children present.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC)
- Official code
- 04-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Evidence of current insect infestation was observed.
- Inspector notes
- Observed 4 wasp nest with several wasp located on both exit doors of the infant room.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 18-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's inside temperature was not maintained between 72 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Report comments
- The facility inside temperature was not maintained . The Temperature showed 81f.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 22-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [Merry-go round Bike equipment.] in the outdoor area.
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling on the blue merry go round bike equipment .
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility failed to keep all toxic materials inaccessible to children; [Bleach & Water Solution] was observed [Counter (Infant room)], a location accessible to children.
- Inspector notes
- Observed a bottle of bleach & water solution spray on top of the counter near handwashing sink. The Department observed a wooden step stool near the sink. The staff removed the bleach solution during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-03
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 [Baby wipes].
- Inspector notes
- Observed, near The restroom there is shelve with baby wipes stored inside accessible to the children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a minimum distance of 18 inches around individual napping spaces.
- Inspector notes
- Observed the 3 year old classroom . The sleeping cots were not at minimum of 18 inches apart.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
- Official code
- 38-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Menus /Food Temperature logs were not kept for a minimum of one month.
- Inspector notes
- Observed the Food Temperature logs. The Temperature of the food that was cooked on 7/19/2023 was documented.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
- Official code
- 46-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel at the child care facility did not complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character prior to working with children.
- Report comments
- The Good Moral Character form was not complete for the Volunteer ( AR).
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Verification of an employment history check was not on file for personnel in the facility.
- Report comments
- Employment History form/ 3 letter of reference was missing for the volunteer (AR).
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B)
- Official code
- 61-02
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."
- Report comments
- The Child Abuse & Neglect form was not on file for the volunteer (AR).
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I)
- Official code
- 68-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include verification that ten hours of annual in-service training had been completed during the fiscal year ending June 30.
- Report comments
- The 10 hours annual in-service was not completed for the fiscal year July 2022-June 2023 for the Operator (LJ).
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
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- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 69 - 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G)
- Official code
- 69-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 [baby wipes].
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the 2/ 3 year old class room in the cubby holes there were baby wipes stored inside which are accessible to the children.
- 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
- Tables/benches or chairs were not well constructed as evidenced by [Blue Sitting Chair/ Diaper Changing mat].
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the infant classroom .The blue sitting chair/ Diaper changing mat appears to be torn exposing the cotton .
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
- Official code
- 38-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The child care facility made bedding assignments but had no record for review.
- Inspector notes
- Observed each classroom there was no record of a bedding assignment.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2023
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
- Official code
- 38-15
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include verification that ten hours of annual in-service training had been completed during the fiscal year ending June 30.
- Report comments
- The 10 hours annual in-service was not completed for the staff member (MB) . Per Director staff completed the course but did not complete the exam. The staff member completed 1 hour training
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2023
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- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 69 - 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G)
- Official code
- 69-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file.
- Inspector notes
- Observed the children files 1 child did not have current immunization forms.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
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
Can you walk me through your process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an official finding from May 2026 regarding a staff member working without a current Level 2 background clearance. This question helps clarify the current administrative procedures in place to prevent similar gaps in the future.
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Finding-specific
How do you monitor classroom ratios and ensure that children are always actively supervised throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted a finding regarding child supervision. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains active oversight of all children in their care.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that personal items like purses or bags are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings across several years where personal items were found accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current storage policies and how they are enforced.
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Finding-specific
Could you explain your daily attendance tracking process to ensure every child is accounted for in real-time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 and 2025 indicate findings where attendance logs were incomplete or did not reflect real-time information. This question helps parents understand the center's current method for accurate daily tracking.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that napping spaces are set up to maintain the required distance between children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2025 show findings regarding the spacing of napping equipment. This question provides an opportunity to discuss how the center currently manages sleep area arrangements.
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