3.8.4(C), Handbook: A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During todays drill, a staff member failed to possess a current attendance record. This item was corrected at the time of the inspection. A drill was conducted in the presence of the assigned Child Care Licensing Specialist. Provider used the primary route and took 1 minute and 19 seconds to evacuate the premises.
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 comments].
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There was no evidence on file that one staff member has completed the 40 hours training requirements within the required time frame. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
Correction status
Due by July 21, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Sec. 7-35(j), Ordinance: Exits from a child care facility shall open onto safe, protected, fenced areas, or shall have active audible alert mechanisms to alert child care staff when such doors are opened. A limited exception for the front door will apply provided a child care staff member is present in the immediate vicinity of the front door at all times when the child care facility is open and caring for one or more children. An exit did not meet the requirements in that [See comments].
Inspector notes
The following list of classrooms that have a door that immediately exit to the parking lot, were observed missing an active audible alert mechanisms: Venus, Saturn, Pluto, Sun, Neptune, Moon, Mars and hallway door near Mercury. 1. Technical assistance was provided regarding this standard.
Correction status
Due by February 19, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, 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.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance. Staff Requirement [SR]
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Two staff members did not complete the 45 hours training mandatory within the requirement time.
Correction status
Due by October 23, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
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Fire inspection expired on 2-2-23
Correction status
Due by March 15, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
49-01
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
Could you explain the process for ensuring that attendance records are always available during emergency drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a February 2026 inspection indicate that a staff member did not have the required attendance record during a fire drill. This question helps confirm that staff are now consistently prepared to account for all children during emergency procedures.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members stay current with their required training hours?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023 and 2025 show instances where staff training documentation was not fully up to date. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What systems are in place to monitor the doors that lead directly to the parking area?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2025 noted that certain doors leading to the parking lot lacked active audible alert mechanisms. This question allows the center to describe how they maintain security for these exits.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom procedures?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about how the center operates. Understanding these channels ensures families know how to stay updated on classroom activities.
General question
What is your approach to maintaining a consistent staff-to-child ratio throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent supervision is a key part of a supportive learning environment. Asking about staffing practices helps parents understand how the center ensures each child receives appropriate attention and care.