The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day.
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At the time of inspection, the sanitizing solution was not dated. This was fixed at time of 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
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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The daily attendance log for the [Bookworms - summercamp] group was not completed to give real time information. Safety [SR]
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At the time of inspection, attendance log wasnt properly documented. They only marked 17 youths but 19 were present. This was fixed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [cricket (VPK)] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [16] children and [17] children were observed in care. General Requirements [SR]
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At the time of inspection, Cricket room with VPK youth capacity of 16 has 17 youth present. Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violation. Operator was able to transition youth to correct room.
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)
Official code
04-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
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The bleach solution being used for sanitizing was less than 50 ppm when tested with a chlorine test strip.
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At the time of inspection, sanitize solution in Bittybug infant room = 0ppm. Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violation operator was able to make sanitize solution = 100ppm before inspection ended.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [Bumble Bees (2 Yrs) classroom] area exceeded 110 degrees.
Inspector notes
At time of inspection observed the hand washing sink in the 2yr classroom label bumble bees exceed the limit; therefore, this standard is not in compliance. Gave technical assistance.
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: Facility condition
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Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [brooms and pluggers stored in child's bathroom. ].
Inspector notes
At time of inspection observed the storage of brooms and pluggers stored in the children's bathrooms in classrooms, therefore this standard is not in compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C) (Article X.A and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [dressers, chair, kid's objects, backpack etc. stored in the 1yr old restroom.].
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At the time of inspection, several objects not belonging and/or meant for toileting stored in an unsanitary manner in the 1yr old classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C)
Official code
16-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
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A crock pot used for warming infant formula and food contained water that exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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At the time of inspection, crock pot contained water exceeding 120 degrees. Recorded at 143 degrees fahrenheit. MEDICATION
Correction status
Due by August 26, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 47 - Cooking and Warming Devices (Article XII.H)
Official code
47-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. Childrens Records [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, several children namely: BR, LA, FH, KA, missing current immunization records.
Correction status
Due by August 26, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [Honey bees and grasshoppers] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [10 and 11] children and [12 and 15 ] children were observed in care. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Honey bees room has a capacity of 10 children and 12 children were observed in care Grasshoppers room has a capacity of 11 children and 15 children were observed in care
Correction status
Due by March 21, 2023
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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
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The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [torn or exposed seat cushion/holes on the the seats]. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Car seats for vehicle tag # LWL T11 and Y65 OFQ were not in good repair as evidence by ( worn out seats/torn seats were observed - other seats contained holes)
Correction status
Due by March 30, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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An irritating odor/toxic fume was present in a room occupied by children.
Correction / follow-up note
Observed plug in air freshener in the grasshoppers room- corrected onsite-removed at time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
Official code
36-05
Higher concern: Transportation
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The facility's transportation log for children transported did not include one or more of the following: each child's name/date/time of departure and arrival/signature of driver and second staff member. Transportation [SR]
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Transportation completed on 2/14/2023- Transportation log missing the time of departure and arrival. Transportation completed on 2/22/2023- Transportation log missing the time of arrival and second staff signature. ENFORCEMENT
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. Background Screening [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed an unscreened individual caring for 11 VPK children. The screening available is not valid as the DCF Child Care status is N/A. According to the screening, the individual has been on the roster since 6/10/2019. Technical assistance was given to initiate an agency review to resolve concern. This issue is resolved as the director reported that the person with the invalid background screening is her daughter. She stated that her daughter is in college and comes to the school to visit her. She explained that she had her daughter in the class caring for children to help her out. She stated that her daughter does not really work ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 62 - Local, State, Federal Check (Article VII.A, and F)
Official code
62-02
Medium concern: Staff training
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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
At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed that several staff member caring for children that did not complete their required DCF training. Technical assistance was given for all staff member to begin or complete their required training in a timely fashion. Training must begin within 90 days of employment and completed within a one year, no more than 15 months.
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
Official code
66-03
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
How does the center ensure that daily attendance logs are accurately maintained and updated in real time for all groups?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection note that the attendance log for one group did not accurately reflect the number of children present at that time.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What processes are in place to ensure that transportation logs are fully completed with all required details, such as arrival and departure times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 identified that some transportation logs were missing specific required information like departure times and staff signatures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for ensuring that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that some children's files were missing current immunization documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily routine for checking and maintaining the sanitizing solutions used throughout the facility?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances across recent years where sanitizing solutions were either not dated or did not meet the required concentration levels.
Context
These items were corrected at the time of the respective inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff monitor classroom capacity to ensure that every room stays within its designated limits throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate a finding where a classroom had more children present than its capacity allowed.
Context
The operator transitioned the children to the correct room at the time of the inspection.