The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [5 ] were required and [2] were provided.
Inspector notes
Observed that the facility only had 2 water dispensers working and per the licensed capacity of 137 should have 5 working water fountains or dispensers available to the children.
Correction status
Due by March 31, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A)
Official code
17-01
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.
Inspector notes
Observed that employees did not complete the part II DCF 10 hour training or the DCF 40 hour training or the Early Literacy training within the required time.
Correction status
Due by March 31, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
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 time of inspection observed three staff with No 40 hrs. introductory Child Care Training requirement.Technical assistance provided.
Correction status
Due by December 29, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
The facility failed to notify a parent when their child was involved in an unusual incident/accident. (Section 15, numbers 2 and 3) Safety [SR]
Inspector notes
The parent contacted the school to questioned the abrasions observed around the student's neck and mouth.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
Official code
33-02
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [Actions taken by whom] 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 (Section 15.1, number 3) Safety [SR]
Inspector notes
In review of the incident report dated: 11/24/2025, action taken by the teacher was not included on the incident report, it was observed the action taken stated, Teacher was reprimanded for failure to report. Incident was documented and reported to the center director. Including teacher's signature was not included on the incident report, and the parent/guardian signature day of the incident 11/24/2025 Please be advise: the action taken is related to the unusual incident/accident pertaining to the student.
Correction status
Due by December 19, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Program staff failed to provide a copy of the accident/incident form to the individual authorized to pick up the child on the day the incident occurred. (Section 15.1, number 4) Safety [SR]
Report comments
According to the director, on 11/24/2025 the student's aunt picked him up and the director was unaware the aunt can sign the incident report.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
Inspector notes
Noncompliance Comment: At time of inspection observed one staff with no current Affidavit Good Moral Character form. EC Technical assistance provided.
Correction status
Due by November 14, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A)
Official code
60-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The following supplementary records required for screening was incomplete or inaccurate [At time of inspection observed one staff with no Screening Completion documents. ST ].
Inspector notes
Noncompliance Comment: At time of inspection observed one staff with no Screening Completion documents. ST Technical assistance provided.
Correction status
Due by November 28, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B) (Article VII.A, and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
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.
Inspector notes
At time of inspection observed three staff with No 40 hrs. introductory Child Care Training requirement.Technical assistance provided.
Correction status
Due by December 5, 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
66-03
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. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) Transportation [SR]
Inspector notes
Noncompliance Comment: At time of inspection observed two staff drivers with no Driver's physician certification. DM, DH. Technical assistance provided.
The facility failed to complete a written record of monthly fire drills for the month(s) of [August, September and October]. (Section 14.3, number 2) Safety [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Observed that the monthly fire drill reports were not recorded for the months of August, September and October. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification when food was being prepared or served
Inspector notes
Observed that there was no staff with a current Food Manager Certification while food was being served or prepared.
Correction status
Due by November 30, 2023
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
Official code
46-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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.
Inspector notes
Observed that 2 staff members were missing a current TB risk assessment , skin test or a chest X-ray.
Correction status
Due by November 30, 2023
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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.
Inspector notes
Observed 2 staff members were missing current physical exminations
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
Observed that employee V.A. did not start the DCF training within the 90 days period. Observed that employee N.B. did not complete the DCF 30 hours training within the required period.
Correction status
Due by November 30, 2023
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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
66-03
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. (Section 18.6, number 1) Personnel Records [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed that several employees did not complete the annual in-service training for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
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
What is your current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documents completed and on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show that a staff member was missing required screening completion documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your procedure for ensuring that all children are properly signed out by an authorized person during pickup?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that some children were released to a parent or guardian without being signed out on the daily attendance log.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members complete their required introductory child care training within the mandated timeframes?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of staff training requirements not being met within the required timeframes, with findings noted as recently as February 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that accident and incident reports are fully completed and shared with parents on the same day an event occurs?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a December 2025 inspection indicate that the facility failed to notify a parent regarding an incident involving their child and did not properly document all required information on the incident report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and monitor the facility's equipment to ensure all required resources, such as water dispensers, remain available and functional for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that the facility had fewer working water dispensers than required for its licensed capacity.