The wall in the [Rainbow Fish (1yr)] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of routine inspection, observed peeling paint in the Rainbow Fish (1yr) room that was not in good repair, therefore standard 15-2 is not in compliance.
Correction status
Due by July 24, 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [11] were required and [9] were provided.
Inspector notes
At time of routine inspection, observed 9 water fountains/dispensers working, two water fountains/dispensers not working in Jellyfish (2 yrs) and Seals (3yr) classrooms, therefore standard 17-1 is not in compliance.
Correction status
Due by July 24, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28)
Official code
17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility failed to keep all cleaning supplies inaccessible to children; [clorox ] was observed [in the Ocean Explores (School Age) room], a location accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Safety [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At time of routine inspection, observed Clorox in cabinet in the Ocean Explores (school age) room not locked, but at the time of inspection staff locked the cabinet, therefore this standard 36-1 is corrected at the time of inspection.
The child care facility made bedding assignments but had no record for review.
Inspector notes
At time of routine inspection, observed no bedding assignments, gave technical assistance on assigning bedding to each child, therefore this standard 38-15 is not in compliance.
Correction status
Due by July 24, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
Official code
38-15
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel Records [SR]
Report comments
At time of routine inspection, staff (AC) training requirement not completed, therefore this standard 66-8 is not in compliance.
Correction status
Due by July 24, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
66-08
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A group size of no more than [12] children is required for [0-23 months]. A group size of [13] children was observed. (Section 4, numbers 1 8) School Readiness [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of routine inspection, a group size of 13 children was observed in the Whales (toddler C) room, staff moved a 24-month child to the two-yr classroom, therefore this standard is in compliance. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments Counselor Comments FDOH Status: Not in Compliance School Readiness Status: Not in Compliance reinspection: 7/25/26 for class 3 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Thais Spence 06/24/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Melinda Willey 06/24/2026
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRANSPORTATION - 84 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
The person responsible for the daily operation of the child care facility had no documentation of a Director Credential.
Inspector notes
This desk audit inspection has been completed as the facilitys Executive Director informed the Department via email on 3/10/2026, that D.J. is no longer serving as the director at the facility. The email states that the facility is currently in the process of identifying a replacement and interviewing candidates. The provider was invited to 3/11/2026, CCAC meeting for a license status change, convert the license from an annual to a provisional license. CHILDREN’S RECORDS
Correction status
Due by September 8, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 70 - Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A)
The successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the Department's training transcript for staff.
Inspector notes
At time of routine inspection, observed staff (RH), has not successful completed the 40 hours introductory childcare training requirement, therefore this standard is not in compliance.
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
66-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel Records [SR]
Report comments
At time of routine inspection three staff (AC, AC & ML) had not completed school readiness training within 90 days of employment, therefore this standard is not in compliance.
Correction status
Due by April 6, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
The license holder did not provide verification of comprehensive general liability insurance.
Report comments
The general liability insurance on file expired on 12/27/2025 A current liabillity insurance was not available for review at the time of the reinspection. Technical Assitance: A current general liability insurance must be maintained on file at all times.
Correction status
Due by March 25, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Insurance (Article IV.B)
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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The facility failed to have proof of liability insurance.
Report comments
The automobile insurance on file expired on 12/27/2025. A current automobile insurance was not available for review at the time of the reinspection. Technical Assitance: A current automobile insurance must be maintained at all times.
The license holder did not provide verification of comprehensive general liability insurance.
Report comments
The general liability insurance on file expired on 12/27/2025. A reminder e-mail was sent on 1/21/2026. T.A. A current general liability insurance must be maintained on file at all times.
Correction status
Due by February 22, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Insurance (Article IV.B)
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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The facility failed to have proof of liability insurance.
Report comments
The automobile insurance expired on 12/27/2025. A reminder e-mail was sent on 1/21/2026. T.A. A current automobile liability insurance must be maintained on file at all times.
The successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the Department's training transcript for staff.
Report comments
At time of inspection several staff did not complete 40-hour introductory childcare training requirement was not recorded on the department's training transcript for staff ( JM, MD &ST)
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
66-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The personnel record did not include a copy of the driver's physician certification, or equivalent, granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) Transportation [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection the drivers (JO, JA, ML & ML) did not include a copy of the driver's physician certification, granting medical approval to operate a vehicle, therefore this standard 79-2 is not incompliance.
The facility had no verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR]
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At time of inspection facility did not have verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for each of the 5 vehicles they used to transport children, therefore this standard is not in compliance.
Correction status
Due by October 29, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 80 - Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B) (Article XVII.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
The facility failed to provide meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to meet the daily nutritional needs of the children as evidenced by [child not being fed meals provided by parent]. (Section 17.3, number 1) Food And Nutrition [SR]
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Staff failed to give H.H.(child) meals provided by parent. Child was only fed snacks provided by parent and facility while in care, not meeting the child's daily nutritional needs.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 41 - Meals and Snacks (Article XII.A and C) (Article XII.A and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
Official code
41-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Children in care for more than eight hours were not offered the required two meals and two snacks, or three snacks and one meal.
Report comments
Facility failed to offer H.H.(child) meals that the parent provided while in care for more than eight hours. Child was only fed snacks for the day.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 41 - Meals and Snacks (Article XII.A and C) (Article XII.A and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day.
Correction / follow-up note
bleach water solution in the infant room 1A, and 1B was not label daily TA: bleach water solution should be made and label daily corrected at the 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
The facility did not conduct emergency drills listed in the emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Safety [SR]
Report comments
According to the facility's emergency lockdown drill log only one emergency preparedness drill conducted for the 2022 calendar year on 11/15/2022 TA: Each drill, excluding fire drill, must be practiced at least one time a year, documentation of which must be maintained at the facility for one year.
Correction status
Due by May 12, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E)
Official code
30-10
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
Report comments
missing for two staff members TA: Good Moral affidavit should be keep current and with staff files
Correction status
Due by May 14, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
Official code
60-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
Report comments
no current physical for staff member TA: physical should be keep current on file
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 several staff files that has not begun within 90 days and/or completed within 12-15 months. TA: Training should start within 90 days of being hired in the child care industry and completed within 12 months no more than 15 months.
Correction status
Due by May 14, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
Official code
66-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The personnel record did not include a copy of the driver's physician certification, or equivalent, granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. Transportation [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed driver's files as discovered that the driver's physical had expired as it is dated 7/27/2021. TA: Driver's physical has to be renewed yearly prior to it's expiration date.
Correction status
Due by May 12, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 79 - Driver (Article XVII.A)
Official code
79-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility had no verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
no annual mechanical inspection for VAN, expired12/2022 TA: Mechanical inspections should be done annually and kept current on file
Correction status
Due by April 23, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 80 - Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B)
Official code
80-04
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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]
Report comments
missing second staff member signature for the Van Log on 4-10-4/14 TA: Log must have 2 signatures ENFORCEMENT
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 tell me about the current procedures for ensuring that cleaning supplies are always stored securely and out of reach of the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection note that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children, though the issue was corrected at the time of the visit.
Context
Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage group sizes throughout the day to ensure they stay within the recommended limits for each age group?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 identified a instance where the group size in a toddler classroom exceeded the standard, which was addressed during the inspection.
Context
Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that all required transportation documentation, such as insurance and vehicle inspections, is kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings between October 2025 and February 2026 regarding missing proof of liability insurance and required vehicle documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate several instances across multiple inspections from October 2025 through June 2026 where staff training requirements or director credentials were not fully documented.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for maintaining the facility to ensure that all areas, such as walls and equipment, remain in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Asking about facility maintenance helps parents understand how the center prioritizes a safe and well-kept environment for daily activities.