The license holder did not maintain required Florida Worker's Compensation insurance.
Correction / follow-up note
01-05 The license holder did not provide verification of Workers Compensation Insurance. The workers compensation on file expired on 5/5/2026. A Reminder email was sent on 4/15/2026. TA: Current workers compensation insurance must be maintained on file at all times.
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Due by June 5, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Insurance (Article IV.B)
The room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [Main room] (Section 1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the facility inspection, room capacity was not conspicuously posted in classrooms. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of conspicuous room capacity posting for regulatory compliance and operational management. The facility shall ensure that room capacity limits are conspicuously posted within each classroom to provide clear guidance for enrollment management and regulatory oversight.
Correction status
Due by November 10, 2025
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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)
Official code
04-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
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The wall in the [girls bathroom] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [broken tile loose of the wall.]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
During the facility inspection, a broken tile was observed sticking out at the base of the wall in the girls' bathroom, creating potential injury hazards from sharp edges and compromising the integrity of bathroom surfaces. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of maintaining bathroom surfaces in good repair for child safety and proper hygiene standards. The facility shall repair or replace the broken tile at the base of the wall in the girls' bathroom to eliminate sharp edges and potential injury hazards and restore proper bathroom surface conditions for children in care.
Correction status
Due by November 10, 2025
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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
Low concern: Administrative posting
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The ceiling of the [boys bath] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [brown stains on ceiling, and Ac vent and light hanging from it's place]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
During the facility inspection, the ceiling in the boys' bathroom was observed to have brown stains indicating potential water damage or leaking issues. Additionally, the ceiling was not in good repair, with the air conditioning vent and lamp holder hanging loose from their proper positions and threatening to fall, creating immediate safety hazards for children using the restroom. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of maintaining facility infrastructure in safe condition and addressing water damage concerns. The facility shall investigate and repair the source of the ceiling stains, properly secure or replace the air conditioning vent ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 10, 2025
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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
15-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be clean and sanitary: [ac vents]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
During the facility inspection, the air conditioning vent in the main classroom was observed to have a significant buildup of dust, indicating inadequate maintenance of the ventilation system. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper vent cleaning procedures and maintenance scheduling. The facility shall ensure that all air conditioning vents are cleaned more frequently than current practices and shall establish and maintain a cleaning log that documents the cleaning schedule and frequency (monthly, weekly, etc.) for all HVAC system components to ensure optimal air quality and system maintenance.
The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
Inspector notes
During the facility inspection, several electrical outlets without protective covers were observed within children's reach, creating potential electrical shock hazards and safety risks. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding outlet safety measures and the importance of child-proofing all electrical access points. The facility shall ensure that all electrical outlets within children's reach are equipped with protective covers at all times to prevent electrical accidents and maintain child safety standards throughout the facility.
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]
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During the facility inspection, drivers ST and RF did not have current copies of the driver's physician certification, or equivalent documentation, granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of maintaining current physician certifications for all drivers and proper health documentation procedures. The facility shall ensure that current copies of physician certification or equivalent documentation granting medical approval to operate a vehicle are obtained and maintained on file for drivers ST and RF to demonstrate compliance with health clearance requirements for child transportation personnel.
The driver of a vehicle used to transport children in care did not have verification of an annual physical examination. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) Transportation [SR]
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During the facility inspection, drivers ST and RF did not have current annual physical examinations on file. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of maintaining current annual physical examination records for all drivers and proper health documentation procedures. The facility shall ensure that current annual physical examinations are obtained and maintained on file for drivers ST and RF to demonstrate compliance with health clearance requirements for child transportation personnel.
The vehicle(s) used by the facility to transport children did not have the wording "Caution Transporting Children" in six- to eight-inch letters on the back panel.
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During the facility inspection, the vehicle used by the facility to transport children did not have the required wording "Caution Transporting Children" displayed in six- to eight-inch letters on the back panel as mandated for child transportation safety. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper vehicle marking requirements for child transportation and the importance of visible safety signage. The facility shall ensure that all vehicles used to transport children display the wording "Caution Transporting Children" in six- to eight-inch letters on the back panel to comply with transportation safety requirements and alert other drivers to exercise ap ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 10, 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 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.
Correction / follow-up note
Violation was not corrected:1 staff did not have proof of current TB Risk assessment on file. See confidential sheet for details
Correction status
Due by November 11, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 64 - Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (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.
Correction / follow-up note
Violation was not corrected: 1staff did not have a current physical examination on file. See confidential sheet details
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.
Correction / follow-up note
1 staff did not have proof of current TB Risk assessment on file. See confidential sheet for details
Correction status
Due by October 9, 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
1staff did not have a current physical examination on file. See confidential sheet details
An area of the program facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed the interior of the vehicle been used to transport the children, vehicle Ford E-350, year 2000, Tag Number Y66EMZ, VIN #YHB28974. Most seat covers were broken, electric cables were hanging out, the roof was broken, interior side panel was uncovered. The inspector notified the driver the use of this vehicle was inappropriate under this condition TA:(ASE) certified mechanic to certify proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic shall be maintained in the vehicle on forms provided by the Department. The annual report/certification must contain the name and certification number of the ASEcertified mechanic who performe ... [truncated]
The facility failed to have fire extinguishers available. (Section 14.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
Report comments
No fire extinguisher was found in the transportation vehicle
Correction status
Due by November 16, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
29-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The facility did not have a first aid kit available for field trips. (Section 13.4, number 8) Safety [SR]
Report comments
No first aid kit was inside the transportation vehicle
Correction status
Due by November 15, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) (Article XIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32)
Official code
32-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
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Some children were not sign out TA: Daily sign in and sign out of children shall be recorded by the child care facility personnel or the person who drops off the child, documenting the time when each child enters the facility or program. The custodial parent, guardian, or the authorized person who picks up the child shall be required to sign the child out, documenting the time the child was picked up. Persons authorized to pick up the child should be 16 years of age or older in keeping with Article XV(B)(4) of these rules
Correction status
Due by November 16, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Official code
34-04
Higher concern: Background screening
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Personnel at the child care facility did not complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character prior to working with children.
Report comments
No current for some staff members
Correction status
Due by November 15, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A)
Official code
60-02
Higher concern: Background screening
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Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance.. (Section 19.5, number 2) Background Screening [SR]
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No current for CA
Correction status
Due by December 6, 2023
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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
61-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have at least one staff member present during all hours of operation with proof of current approved first aid certification. (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Personnel Records [SR]
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None of the staff present today and in the transportation vehicle has current CPR./First Aid TA: The facility should have some staff trained with a current CPR/First Aid. At least one (1) adult staff member must hold a current first aid certification evidenced by a valid card in a Red Cross standard first-aid course or a comparable course specifically designed for childcare facilities. At least one (1) adult staff so qualified shall be present at all times that children are in the care of the facility whether such children are on site, on a field trip, or being transported
Correction status
Due by November 16, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 67 - Staff With Current CPR/First Aid (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32)
Official code
67-01
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." (Section 19.4, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
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No current for some staff TA: CAAN should be maintained current on employee files
The person responsible for the daily operation of the child care facility had no documentation of a Director Credential.
Report comments
The director's credential for CA expired on 9/3/23 TA: Verification of current Director Credential for facility operator/director for applicants for child care facility license or certificate of compliance. CHILDREN’S RECORDS
Correction status
Due by December 6, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 70 - Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A)
Official code
70-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle(s) used by the facility to transport children did not have the facility's name on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters.
Report comments
The vehicle used to transport the children did not have the facility's name on both sides TA: Vehicles must have the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six (6) to eight (8)-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of 4-inch letter
Correction status
Due by December 6, 2023
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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 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.
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No current T.B. for staff RF (T.B. expired on 4/7/21) TA: Current T.B. should be on employees' files
Correction status
Due by September 4, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 64 - Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (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.
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No current physical for staff RF (expired on 4/7/21) TA: physical should be current (renewal is every 2 years)
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]
Report comments
Driver's physical expired for RF TA: The driver's physical should be renewed every year and maintain on file
The facility failed to complete a written record of monthly fire drills for the month(s) of [January, February and March]. Safety [SR]
Report comments
at the time of the inspection facility failed to record fire drill for the month of January, February and March TA: fire drills must be conducted and recorded in a monthly basis
Correction status
Due by May 6, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
Official code
28-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
Report comments
some children no sign out on 4/5 TA: children must be sign out by parents or authorize person every day
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
Official code
34-04
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that electrical outlets are always properly covered and inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that inspectors have previously identified electrical outlets without protective covers in areas accessible to children. Asking about current child-proofing practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for verifying and maintaining the required safety signage and documentation for vehicles used to transport children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted that a transport vehicle was missing required safety wording on the back panel. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all transportation safety requirements are consistently met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility manage and track the required health and medical certifications for staff members who drive children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that there have been instances where driver physical examinations or medical certifications were not current. This question helps parents understand the center's system for keeping these essential personnel records up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all staff members have their required background screening and moral character documentation completed before working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that there have been past findings regarding incomplete personnel records for background screening and moral character affidavits. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with hiring standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required fire drills are conducted and documented on a consistent monthly schedule?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted a missed fire drill in a past month. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for maintaining emergency readiness and safety drills.