8.2(C), Handbook: Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
A. During a routine inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, provider self-reported that on 3/31/2026 a parent told her that she saw through the camera system a teacher roughly handling a child during naptime. B. An additional complaint was received on the morning of 4/1/2026 alleging that teachers are roughly handling children. A child (K.P) had gone home with visible marks, such as bruises, scratches and a black eye. FINDINGS: A. A site inspection was conducted on 4/1/2026 and a statement from the director was received. The director stated that she reviewed the footage after the parent brought it to her attention and it in fact occurred. She stated that when she confronted the tea ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
8.2(C), Handbook: Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
Provider self-reported on 6/27/2025 that on 6/26/2025 a parent told her that she saw the teacher push a shelf into her daughter through the camera system. FINDINGS: A site inspection was conducted on 7/8/2025 and a statement from the director was received. The director stated that she reviewed the footage after the parent brought it to her attention and it in fact occurred. She stated that the teacher said she didn't see the child on the other side of the furniture. Video footage of incident was reviewed, and the following was observed; The child was crying and pushing the classroom shelf. Then, the teacher is seen walking toward the furniture from the right side of the scree ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 8, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
3.1(A), 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. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
Yellow stains and peeling paint were observed on the ceiling at the 4C classroom.
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
10-14
Higher concern: Transportation
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2.5.4(F)(1), Handbook: Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: (a.) The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. (b.) The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. (c.) The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. (d.) The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. (e.) The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. The vehicle alarm does not meet requirements in that [see below] Transportation [SR]
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The alarm of the vehicle VIN# ending in 5852 did not sound after the vehicle ignition was turn off.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
2.8 (B), Handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary policy. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
Complaint alleges that a teacher physically abused a one year old boy by cleaning the floor with his own body. FINDINGS: A complaint inspection was conducted on 3/6/2025 and a statement from the director was received. Per the director, the incident occurred on 2/21/2025. The parent of the child in question called her to notify her that the teacher wiped the floor with the child. The director then reviewed the footage from the classroom and observed the child spilling water on the floor with his sippy cut. The teacher approached him and took his water bottle away. As the child was standing up from a sitting position, the teacher grabs him, wipes the floor with his bottom and s ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
3.8.2(B), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained. License/Certificates [SR]
Inspector notes
The fire extinguishers were observed with expired tags.
Correction status
Due by December 13, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
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 below]. (Section 10, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
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The following repairs are needed: The wires in the playroom need to be secured to the wall, School age room is in need of supplies. School age room sink area needs to be cleaned. Water fountain on playground needs to be repaired.
Correction status
Due by August 21, 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)
Official code
11-13
Higher concern: Transportation
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2.5.4(A), Handbook: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Obtain inspection by a qualified, certified mechanic and retain documentation in the vehicle. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR]
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The vehicle with vin ending in 5852 has an expired inspection that is dated 8/1/22.
Correction status
Due by August 21, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
Official code
45-01
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. (Section 6.2, number 3) Transportation [SR]
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The transportation logs did not signatures Technical assistance was given to ensure all drivers complete the transportation training for bus drivers. Technical assistance was given to ensure all drivers have a valid bus physical before transporting children. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by August 21, 2023
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TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Page
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
What steps have been taken to ensure that all staff members are consistently using positive and supportive interaction techniques with the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection report indicate concerns regarding staff interactions with children. Asking about current training and supervision practices helps families understand how the center promotes a positive environment.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the April 2026 inspection.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe your current process for monitoring and maintaining the safety and functionality of all transportation vehicles?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings related to transportation requirements, including vehicle alarm systems and documentation, between 2023 and 2025. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing commitment to transport safety.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage routine facility maintenance to ensure that all areas of the building remain in good repair?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in 2023 and 2025 mention findings regarding general facility maintenance and repair needs. This question helps families understand the center's approach to keeping the environment well-maintained.
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General question
What is your process for communicating with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom management or staff expectations?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication between staff and families is essential for building trust and ensuring that parents feel informed about their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to the classroom environment.
General question
How do you support and mentor new staff members to ensure they align with the center's standards for child care and supervision?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about staff development and mentorship programs provides insight into how the center maintains consistent quality and care standards across all classrooms. This helps parents understand the support system in place for the teachers caring for their children.