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.
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, employee Yatziri L. does not have 40 hours training. Industry start date is 3/7/2024. Employees title has been changed from childcare personnel to other until they pass exam. Corrected at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
Official code
66-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There are staff employed for at least 12 months who failed to complete the 5-clock hours or .5 CEU training in early literacy and language development of children.
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, employee Yatziri L. does not have 5 hours of literacy training. Industry start date is 3/7/2024. Training, title has been changed from childcare personnel to other. Corrected at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [wooden play structure mounted to the wall was rotted with an exposed nail] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
Technical assistance was given to repair wooden structure. Provider reported that the material had been ordered, wooden has been treated and will replaced this weekend.
Correction status
Due by January 20, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Official code
25-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
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The facility did not conduct emergency drills listed in the emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Safety [SR]
Report comments
According to the fire & emergency preparedness plan drill logs, no inclement drill was conducted during the 2024 licensure year. Technical support was given to ensure that both the lockdown and weather drills are conducted every year.
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E)
Official code
30-10
Higher concern: Background screening
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The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, all staff files were observed. Two staff were missing current AGMC. Technical assistance was provided that all AGMC must remain current and renewed yearly prior to it's expiration date.
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
Official code
60-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
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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." Personnel Records [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, two staff files were observed with expired CAN form. Technical assistance was given to ensure that forms remain current and renewed prior to the expiration date on page.
Documentation of the in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268 or an equivalent form for staff. Personnel Records [SR]
Report comments
Staff's in-service hours were not documented on required in-service logs. Technical support was given to complete in-service logs for all hours completed.
The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that he/she was free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage as indicated by an approved TB risk assessment, skin test or chest X-ray.
Report comments
Owner/staff and director missing current TB on file. Date of completion :8/26/2022
Correction status
Due by October 18, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 64 - Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
Official code
64-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
Report comments
Owner/staff and director did not have current physical on file. See confidential sheet for details
The facility dispensed non-prescribed medication. (Section 16, number 1) Medication [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The facility was dispensing over-the-counter medication without a Doctor's note on July 2023 TA: The facility should only provide medication with a doctor's prescription, medication should always be locked
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 48 - Prescription Only (Article XIII.C) (Article XIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
Official code
48-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The facility did not have a current (valid for two years) Form 3040, Student Health Examination, on file. (Section 19.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR]
Report comments
No current for LA, GI TA: Current physical forms should be on file
The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence. Safety [SR]
Report comments
Childcare program did not document incident that took place on 12/7/2022. Child in question was no longer enrolled at time of this complaint investigation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [2 year-old room] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [8] children and [10] children were observed in care. (Section 1.1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
The 2 year-old room has capacity of 8 children and 10 children were observed in care at time of the inspection. Technical support was provided: Room capacity must be posted- 35 sq. ft. of usable space must be provided for each child.
Correction status
Due by April 6, 2023
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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)
Personnel at the child care facility did not complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character prior to working with children.
Report comments
good moral character is not current for MG, and MG expired in 3/9/20
Correction status
Due by February 18, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
Official code
60-02
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." Personnel Records [SR]
The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. Childrens Records [SR]
Report comments
no current immunization for AA, BR, CD
Correction status
Due by March 9, 2023
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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
Could you explain the process for ensuring that all staff members have their required background screening affidavits on file and up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a January 2025 inspection show that some staff files were missing a signed affidavit of good moral character.
Context
The issue was noted as requiring correction by a specific date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members have the required child abuse and neglect reporting documentation on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2025 identified that some staff files were missing the required statement regarding child abuse and neglect training.
Context
The issue was noted as requiring correction by a specific date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the administration of medication to ensure that all necessary documentation and doctor's notes are strictly followed?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection indicate a finding related to the administration of non-prescribed medication.
Context
The issue was marked as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for tracking staff training requirements to ensure everyone meets their ongoing professional development goals?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training requirements have been a repeated topic of discussion across multiple reports, including as recently as May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and update children's health records to ensure all necessary physical examinations are current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that maintaining current health and physical examination records has been a topic of concern in multiple inspections over the past few years.