Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [see below].
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At the time of revisit inspection, the facilitys log did not include all required information (signature of child care personnel to verify all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle). This standard was previously cited out of compliance on 3/25/26. A revisit inspection will be conducted after standard due date 5/12/26. Following progressive enforcement procedures a notice of violation will be issued if this standard remains out of compliance.
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Due by May 12, 2026
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TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Sec 7-30(a)(3), Ordinance: All child care personnel who provide care to infants at child care facilities shall, prior to caring for such infants, successfully complete the most current training course approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agencys website. The owner of a child care facility must ensure that all such child care personnel are in compliance with the training requirements of this section, and that such training is renewed every 2 years, in the same manner as provided for the initial training. Successful completion of the required training must be evidenced by a certificate, or any equivalent documentation, issued by the applicable training organization in the name of the individual who completed the course and indicating the date the course was completed. Documentation evidencing compliance with the training requirements under this section shall be included in the individual's personnel file maintained at the child care facility. Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training.
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Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training at the time of inspection. Staff personnel completed training on -site bringing this standard back into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-05
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 and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must include: (1.) Each childs name, (2.) The date and time of departure, (3.) Time of arrival at the destination, (4.) The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and (5.) The signature of a second child care personnel 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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At the time of inspection, the facilitys log did not include all required information (signature of child care personnel to verify all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle). Technical Assistance was provided for Driver Qualifications & Requirements Group. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
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Due by April 8, 2026
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TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
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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There was a staff member that did not complete the required 40-hour DCF training as required.
Correction status
Due by March 25, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
Correction / follow-up note
There were 2 staff members without proof of valid physicals.
Correction status
Due by March 17, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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Sec. 7-33(c)(2), Ordinance: In groups where children of varying ages are combined, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the youngest child in the group. A staff-to-child ratio of [...] staff for [...] children was observed
Inspector notes
The following ratio's were observed during today's visit: Infant: 1:4 One year old: 1:6 One/Two year old: 2:21 Three/four year old: 2:22 The group with a mixed age group containing a one year old was observed to be out of ratio in that there was 2 staff with 21 children.
Correction status
Due by March 5, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
07-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. Childrens Records [SR]
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There were several students with expired immunization records.
Correction status
Due by March 17, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [incident where two children accessed the outdoor area]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
Complainant alleges that on 4/3/2024 two children, EB and NM went outside and an outsider brought them back to the school. The doors do not have locks to keep them inside. Statements from the teachers (KL and RS) and Director (MD) were received. The Director initially claimed that she was not aware of any incident involving children leaving the facility and nothing happened on 4/3/2024. After speaking with the teachers, it has been confirmed that a lack of direct supervision occurred on 4/3/2024 and the Director was informed of the incident. Per Ms. KL, the incident happened in the morning around 9 am. She was changing a diaper when the children ran outside. Ms. KL stated tha ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
08-02
Medium concern: Incident records
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Sec. 7-8.06, Ordinance:A written record of unusual incidents affecting the program or the child care facility, as well as accidental injuries to children and child care personnel, must be kept on file on an accident or incident form approved by the local licensing agency. Documentation shall include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of staff members and the parent.The facility did not complete a report for an accident/injury that occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
Inspector notes
During the course of a complaint inspection regarding a lack of supervision incident the following was observed; The accident/incident forms were requested and only one report was provided. The incident report for NM was on file but not provided to the parents for signature and the report for EB was missing/not found. TA was provided that accident/incident forms must be created and given to the parents on the date of occurrence. The section number cited in the inspection report is incorrect. The facility is being issued a Notice of Violation for violating Section 6.4(A) and (B), Handbook.
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 42 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
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 current process for verifying that all children have safely arrived or departed during transportation?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that transportation logs were missing required signatures to verify that children had arrived or left the vehicle safely.
Context
Correction was due by 5/12/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained, especially when children of different ages are grouped together?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2025 noted a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios in a mixed-age group.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage supervision for children when they are transitioning between indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2024 inspection report mention a finding related to the supervision of children during transitions.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members have completed their required training and health screenings before working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding staff training documentation and health requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for communicating with parents if an incident or accident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from 2024 noted that incident documentation was not consistently provided to parents as required.