4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
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During the onsite inspection visit the facility did not have documentation of childcare personnels completion of required training on the training transcript in that the staff member did not complete require training withing the start date. See supplemental notes for more information.
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Due by May 17, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Child care personnel, who were in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR]
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Two staff members did not complete required preservice training withing the 90 days of employment; see supplemental notes for more information. Technical assistance provided: it is the responsibility of the program director that all staff members are incompliance with all DCF required trainings within the time frame. Terminating the staff member will not avoid a non-compliance to be issue.
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Due by August 30, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [see comments below]. Facility/Storage [SR]
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The following areas of the facility were found to be in need of repairs: - Repair the playground fence. - Repair/replace the water stained ceiling tile (toddler classroom). - Repair the chipping paint throughout the facility. - Repair the rust inside the bathroom toilets. - Replenish the classroom materials, center supplies and book shelves.
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Due by December 25, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
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11-13
Higher concern: Transportation
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2.5.2(A)(1-5), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from the premises of the child care facility.The log must include each childs name; the date and time of departure; time of arrival at the destination; the signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel); and the signature of a second staff member or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable).The facilitys log did not include all required information. Transportation [SR]
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The facilitys log did not include the signature of a second staff member. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
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Due by December 5, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
3.1(A) and (G), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine.This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling.Areas of the facility were found to not be clean, sanitary or well maintained (Section 10.1, numbers 1 and 5) Facility/Storage [SR]
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The following areas of the facility were found to not be clean, sanitary or well maintained: - Add additional mulch on the playgrounds. - Organized the classroom materials and centers to ensure accessibility to the children. - Add additional books to the classrooms book cases. - Clean the transportation vehicles. - Make sure that all playground equipment are free of standing water. - Repair the chipping paint throughout the facility.
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Due by August 16, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
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 walk me through the steps your team takes to verify that transportation logs are fully completed and reviewed by a second staff member?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2023 noted that a transportation log was missing a required second staff signature. This question allows you to explain the safety checks in place to ensure all transportation procedures are followed correctly.
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Finding-specific
How do you maintain the facility to ensure that areas like playgrounds and classrooms remain clean and in good repair?
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Why ask this
Public records from an August 2023 inspection noted findings related to facility maintenance and cleanliness. Discussing your routine maintenance schedule helps parents understand how you keep the environment safe and well-kept for children.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required training and that their documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that an inspection in April 2026 identified a need for better documentation of staff training completion. Asking about your current tracking system helps families understand how you ensure all caregivers meet these professional requirements.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 3, 2026.
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Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that all staff members are fully trained on their responsibilities within the required timeframes?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports over the last few years. Asking about your current management of these requirements helps parents understand your commitment to staff development.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 3, 2026.
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General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom activities?
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Why ask this
Clear communication regarding daily activities and routines helps families feel connected to their child's experience. Understanding your communication style ensures that parents know what to expect regarding updates and information sharing.