4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
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Staff member did not complete any training hours within 90 days of employment. See name in the supplemental sheet.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2026
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TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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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.
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The fire inspection expired on 2/3/2026
Correction status
Due by June 22, 2026
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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.
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The fire inspection expired on 1/3/2025
Correction status
Due by March 3, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for staff who did not begin the training within 90 days of employment.
Correction / follow-up note
There was a staff member that did not have proof of beginning the required childcare training. see supplement.
Correction status
Due by September 24, 2024
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TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook:During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of two years from the date of the fire drill.Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection.3.8.5(D), Handbook: There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [see below]. (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2)
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Per site director the system that has the fire drill log is not in operation. The drill log was not available to view at time of inspection.
Sec. 7-8.03, Ordinance: Personnel records shall be maintained for: owner(s), the director, and child care personnel, including volunteers who work forty (40) hours or more per month. These records shall include: the name, address, and home telephone number, person to contact in case of an emergency, and the employee's position and date of employment.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who do not have this information on file.
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There was a staff member with a missing file. See supplement. RATIOS/DISCIPLINE
Correction status
Due by September 7, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 07 - Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-8.03, Ordinance
Official code
07-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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Sec. 7-6.01(c), Ordinance: The child care facility is required to have at least two (2) adult staff members who have first aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. On-line CPR courses are not acceptable to meet this standard. CPR training must be done by classroom instruction. There was no documentation to show that at least two (2) staff members were appropriately trained.
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There was an insufficient amount of staff with valid first aid and CPR certification. See supplement. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2023
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TRAINING - 32 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance
Official code
32-02
Higher concern: Transportation
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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.
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The fire inspection on file was expired as of 3/31/23.
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
49-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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Sec. 7-10, Ordinance:The facility must provide the local licensing agency with a certificate of insurance evidencing the required coverage.The facility shall be required to give the local licensing agency thirty (30) days notice prior to the expiration or cancellation of the policy.
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The certificate of liability on file is expired as of 3/24/23
4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for staff who did not begin the training within 90 days of employment.
Inspector notes
There was a staff member observed supervising children that has not begun the required 40 hour childcare training. See supplement.
Correction status
Due by May 10, 2023
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TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook [SR]
Official code
03-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
Inspector notes
There was a staff member that was observed without a valid physical form. See supplement.
Correction status
Due by May 17, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group
Official code
05-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Sec. 7-8.04(a-d), Ordinance:The child care facility must maintain in each child's records signed statements that the child care facility has provided the following information to the child's parent: DCF's child care facility brochure DCF PI Form 175-24, "Know Your Child Care Center," or the local licensing agency's equivalent brochure approved by DCF; a written description of disciplinary practices used by the child care personnel; a written notification of the child care facility's scheduled hours of operation; and alternate nutrition plan: any written agreement to provide a bag lunch or the child's own special food. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of child(ren) missing a required signed statement.
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The student files must contain parent signatures on all DCF forms.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Signed Statements Group: Sec. 7-8.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook [SR]
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 your current process for ensuring that all required annual fire inspections are completed and documented on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that the facility has had multiple instances where the required annual fire inspection was expired, including a report from May 2026. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its regulatory deadlines to ensure ongoing compliance.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/2/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly and that the records are kept up to date for review?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted that fire drill documentation was not available for review at that time. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently tracks and maintains these important safety records.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to verify that new staff members begin their required introductory training within the first 90 days of employment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate a repeated pattern of staff training documentation concerns over several years. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center maintains oversight of staff qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining complete personnel files for all staff members, including volunteers?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection indicate a past finding regarding missing personnel file information. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for recordkeeping.
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General question
How do you communicate with parents if there are any changes to the center's daily routines or emergency procedures?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication helps families feel confident in the center's operations and daily management. Understanding how the provider shares information about routine adjustments or safety protocols helps parents stay informed.