6, Handbook: Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Program [SR]
Inspector notes
The program did not have documentation for two counselors on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. Both counselors were observed taking care of a group of children. See supplemental notes for more information.
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Due by May 31, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Communicable Diseases/Care Of Sick Child Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
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This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 9/16/2025; follow-up email was sent 11/6/2025 with no answer. During today revisit it was still out of compliance, a deadline extension was granted 12/15/2025; notice of violation may be issue after 12/15/2025.
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Due by December 15, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
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The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required since 9/9/2024.
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: 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
Can you tell me about the current status of the facility's annual fire safety inspection and certification?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in late 2025 indicate that the facility needed to finalize its annual fire safety documentation. Asking about this helps families understand that the center is up to date with its required safety approvals.
Context
A later inspection on June 3, 2026, showed no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for verifying that all staff have completed their required annual training and safety certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation requirements have been a topic of discussion in recent reports. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages its administrative and safety record-keeping responsibilities.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members remain current with their required health and safety training?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that documentation for annual refresher education on the facility's exposure plan was missing for some personnel. This question helps parents learn about the center's process for tracking and maintaining staff training records.
Context
A later inspection on June 3, 2026, showed no findings.
Related violations
General question
How often do you conduct internal reviews of staff files to ensure all certifications and training records are up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular internal audits help ensure that staff are always prepared and that all regulatory requirements are met. This question provides insight into the center's commitment to maintaining organized and compliant personnel records.
General question
Could you describe the communication process if a parent has a question about the center's safety or health policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication channels allow families to feel confident in the center's operations and transparency. Understanding how the leadership team handles inquiries helps parents build a collaborative relationship with the provider.