Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.17
- Local median
- 0.31
SKY SUNSHINE DAYCARE
7100 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
- License:
- C17BO0887
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:30AM to 7:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 53
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.
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Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
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Latest inspectionMay 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for SKY SUNSHINE DAYCARE from January 17, 2023 through May 8, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 10, 2025 and involved supervision, with a due date of September 19, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Three later inspections, from September 18, 2025 through May 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 4
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33024
Compared to 41 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.95
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 18, 2023January 16, 2024May 30, 2024January 31, 2025September 10, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 30, 2024October 17, 2024September 10, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 17, 2024January 16, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 18, 2023October 17, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Report comments
- A staff member has an expired health record.
- Correction status
- Due by September 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 4.2.4(B), Handbook: the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: 1. For 0-25 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 3 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification, 2. For 26-50 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 4 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification, 3. For 51-75 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 5 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification, 4. For 76-100 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 6 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification, 5. For 101+ child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 7 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in pediatric CPR and/or first aid. Health Program [SR]
- Report comments
- For 0-25 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 3 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification, the facility have only 2 staff members with the CPR and First Aid. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 30-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications.
- Report comments
- The facility has no credentialed director on file (director credential expired on 8/20/2024).
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Report comments
- There was (1) one Child Care personnel that did not have a current health statement on file.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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
- The following area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair, - Torn naptime mats - Chipping paint throughout the facility - Ensure inclement weather schedules and capacities are posted throughout the facility - Ensure attendance sheets consist of in and out times of the children in care - Remove tape from around exit door ( 2years old classroom) - An alarm is required for all doors that leads out to an unsecured area - Remove media from the classrooms that consist of children under 2 years old - 3 sink system is required in the kitchen due to cooking on site - Ensure children bedding linens are not touching - Technical assistance was given to the provider to u ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During today's revisit inspection QAS observed 3 staff with 39 children ages 2-5 year old on the playground. The youngest child was 2 and the staff to child ratio is 1 staff to 11 children. The Director who was doing task around the facility came outside to stay with the children. The ratio was corrected when the Director who was doing task around the facility came outside to stay with the children.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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 [see comment]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Quality Assurance Specialist arrived at the facility on 10/17/2024 at 2:30 PM to measure and approve a new Toddler classroom. QAS greeted the Director/Owner (EM) who was sitting in the front office. She escorted me down the hallway to measure the new room when QAS observed a Three/Four-year-old classroom with 9 children napping on mats without a staff member. A few minutes later a staff (YH) appeared from the playground area wearing gloves, as she was serving food to children. QAS then walked outside to the playground area and observed 1 staff (YL) with 16 children six of the children were observed to be one-year old's. Children were observed crying walking in and out of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [see comment ] child care personnel for [see comment ] children is required. A ratio of [see comment] child care personnel for [See comment] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's TA visit to measure a new classroom Quality Assurance Specialist observed rooms Out of Ratio. Playground: 1 staff with 16 children and six of the children were one year of age. Three staff were required for this group.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-09
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5(D), Handbook: Attendance records must be maintained for a minimum of four months.Attendance records were not retained for four months. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Attendance was observed not with staff and updated with mix age groups. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Sheri Newman 10/17/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Esther Mendez 10/17/2024 SKY SUNSHINE DAYCARE C17BO0887 / 50316 7100 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines FL 33024 Technical Assistance 10/17/2024 Page 5 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A staff member who had not completed all pre-service training requirements was allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 18.1) Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 staff members were found having not completed the pre service training within the 90 days.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-7.06, Ordinance:Menus shall be planned, written, and posted at the beginning of each week. Menus shall be dated and posted in the food service area and in areas where they are accessible to parents. Menus were not posted and/or dated. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A menu must be created and provided to parents, during this inspection the director indicated that she had not created a menu.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Menus/Catering Group: Secs. 7-7.06 and 7-7.09, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-7.06 and 7-7.09, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
- Official code
- 34-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.1(A)(7), Handbook: The food preparation area must include a separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to employees and children, demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided.The handwashing area was noncompliant because [3 part sink missing]. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The director was informed that a visit from a Quality assurance specialist would be needed to certify the kitchen, during this visit it was observed that a separate handwashing sink was not available .
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Hand (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 35-41)
- Official code
- 35-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.02(a), Ordinance: Within fifteen (15) days of enrollment, each child must have a written statement on file from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a county health department attesting that immunizations appropriate to the childs age are up-to-date or are in the process of being brought up-to-date.7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certificate of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 from the custodial parent or guardian. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of child(ren) missing form and obtain. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 children record were found with missing immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.1(H), Handbook: Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets.Bedding was not properly stored. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Linens were not kept separated but found on the mats and not in their own cubbies.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(B), Handbook: Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for two years. The facility did not have a completed equipment maintenance log as required. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- All equipment was in order and still appears new. The playground log was not updated on the proper form and did not note it for December and will need updating using the proper form.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook:The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certificate of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 from the custodial parent or guardian.An up-to-date and age-appropriate immunization record was not current for the children listed on the Supplemental Inspection Sheet. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- A child was fund with an expired immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook:The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certificate of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 from the custodial parent or guardian.An up-to-date and age-appropriate immunization record was not current for the children listed on the Supplemental Inspection Sheet. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 child was found with an expired immunization record
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- The fire inspection was expired and a fire inspection was scheduled.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), Handbook:Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [4, 3 , 1 year old room] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The attendance record were not distributed to teachers by the time of the inspection at 10:30AM, and needed to be updated with new calendar dates and names of children. SKY SUNSHINE DAYCARE C17BO0887 / 50316 7100 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines FL 33024 Routine1 09/18/2023 Page 4 of 5 Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ___________________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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.
- Report comments
- 2 staff member were found having not completed their Preservice training
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.2, Handbook: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(d)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within twelve (12) months of date of employment in the child care industry.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff missing the training.
- Report comments
- 3 staff members were found having not taken literacy training. Page 1 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.5 and (B), Handbook: The departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the departments training.A copy of the training transcript must be included in each staff members personnel record maintained at the child care facility.Any course completion certificate not documented on the training transcript will be considered invalid, requiring that the course (s) be retaken. Until the coursework is retaken and completed, child care facilities will be out of compliance for the mandatory training standard. (Section 18.4) Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 staff member with no transcripts on premises.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Report comments
- 1 staff member was found without a #8 on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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. (Section 13.4, number 6) Health Program [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 staff member was found with the proper training. The second staff member moved and therefore the provider is in the process of having another staff member trained. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32)
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff whose background screening results are not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 1 staff member without a current background screening was observed working alone in a classroom with a group of children.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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 [two groups : 2y/o and mixed group of 3-5y/o ]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the course of a complaint inspection, the following was observed; There were six 1y/o children in the 1y/o room with 1 staff member. Zero staff members in the 2y/o room with 5 children. The director was in the back room with 2 children and there was another class without an adult and seven children of mixed ages 3 to 5. The 1y/o teacher stated that she was supervising the 1y/o and 2y/o classroom. The director stated that she was supervising the 2 children in the back room and the mixed group of 3 to 5 year old children. TA was provided that direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or wit ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 2.4.2, Handbook: During nap time, all other staff required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Staff to child ratios were not met in areas where children napped, because there were not enough additional staff readily available in the building/on the same floor; [2] staff were in the building and on the same floor and [3] were required. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the course of a complaint inspection, the following was observed; There were six 1y/o children in the 1y/o room with 1 staff member. Zero staff members in the 2y/o room with 5 children. The director was in the back room with 2 children and there was another class without an adult and seven children of mixed ages 3 to 5. When the director was asked where the 2y/o teacher and the mixed group teacher were, she stated that the 2y/o teacher was on her lunch break (out of the building) and that she was in charge of the mixed group of 3s, 4s and 5s. About 30 minutes later, the 2y/o teacher arrived and was observed entering through the front door.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.02(h), Ordinance: Children shall not be confined in high chairs, sassy seats, bounce seats, cribs, or playpens while awake for more than fifteen (15) minutes at a time without direct staff contact. 2.6(F), Handbook: Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for short periods of time, and no more than two times per day that the child is in care.An awake child was confined for more than fifteen (15) minutes and received no direct contact from staff. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- An awake 3y/o child was observed in a play yard during naptime. The director stated that the child was in the play yard because he doesn't nap, likes to run around and she doesn't want the child waking up the other children. TA was provided that the 3y/o child shall not be confined in a playpen. In the 1y/o classroom, a sleeping 1y/o child was observed on a mat with a baby gate around him. when asked why, the teacher stated that it was because he bothers the other kids.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-07
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you explain your current process for ensuring that the required number of staff members with active pediatric CPR and first aid certifications are present at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in September 2025 where the facility did not have the required number of staff members with current CPR and first aid training on site.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during transitions like nap time or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 indicate instances where staff-to-child ratios were not met, making this an important topic for understanding current supervision practices.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children are under direct supervision at all times, and what is your process for monitoring classrooms and outdoor areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 have noted concerns regarding direct supervision, so it is helpful to understand how the center manages this daily responsibility.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track and maintain up-to-date health and immunization records for both the children and the staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 show that maintaining current health and immunization documentation has been an area needing attention.
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Finding-specific
What is your approach to staff training and ensuring that all new employees complete their required pre-service training before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from 2024 and 2025 indicate that staff training requirements, including pre-service training and director credentials, have been identified as areas for improvement.
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