The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation to show completion of a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for one child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. Director had staff start the course at time of inspection, putting the provider in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regard to this training being completed within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
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Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the background screening was not resubmitted after the five years after the initial screening. Director had the staff leave the facility until the background screening can be done through the Clearinghouse, putting the provider in compliance for this standard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed a child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Director was informed that this CCP had not completed their training requirement since being in the industry since November of 2023, staff member will need to complete the 40 hours of training to come back in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regards to CCP did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within 15 months of employment in the industry.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Director had staff complete the document at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. T/A Given in regards to this document needing signed annually.
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
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Licensing Specialist determined a child care personnel put her hand on a child's face, which did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Provider came back in compliance for this standard at time of inspection. T/A Given in regards to all staff should be following the discipline policy which means no touching a child inappropriately at any given time or situation.
The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [SR Trainings were not completed within the 90-days of employment]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation of 3 child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that SR Trainings were not completed within the 90-days of employment. Provider will need to have these staff complete these trainings to come back in compliance for this standard. T/A Given in regards to the 4 (SR) trainings being completed within 90-days of employment.
Correction status
Due by March 14, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
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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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation to show 1 child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Provider will need to have the staff member begin the introductory training to come back in compliance for this standard. T/A Given in regards to all child care personnel having to begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
Correction status
Due by March 14, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
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The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed the did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for 1 child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. Provider will need to have staff complete the course to come back in compliance for this standard. T/A Given in regards to child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry completing the early literacy course.
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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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Technical assistance was given to the director that childcare personnel must begin the Introductory training within 90 days of employment.
A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
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There is morass growing on both sides of the concrete entrance of the building and there is a constant drip from the A/C which is making it wet and adding to problem of which a child can easily slip and fall. Technical assistance was given to the director to have the issue taken care of. There is also a shed on the side of the playground which has jagged edges on the bottom and needs to be repaired, replaced or removed.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
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Eight of the twenty-one children files reviewed were missing current immunization records. Technical assistance was given to the director that children immunization records should always be current.
Correction status
Due by October 27, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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Eight of the children files reviewed had expired or no physical records. Technical assistance was given to the director that children's physicals has an expiration date of two years and that they should always be current.
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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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Two staff who started in childcare 9/12/22 did not complete the intro training within 90 days of employment. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 7/7/23 to comply.
Correction status
Due by July 7, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the parents were not provided with the information from the facility.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
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Parents were not provided with info on the Distracted Adult flyer during the month of April. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 7/7/23 to comply.
Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
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The diaper changing procedure was posted in the changing area, however the staff did not follow it as she diapered a child and did not wash the child's hands, Technical assistance was given to the staff that the children hands must be washed after diapering. The staff washed the child's hands at the time of the inspection.
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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
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The facility did not have documentation that a staff who started in childcare 4/20/22 had begun the 45 hours Department required training. Technical assistance was given to the facility and there is a due date of 3/21/23 for the facility to comply.
Correction status
Due by March 21, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
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Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
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A staff who started in childcare 8/1/22 did not complete the required training prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. Technical assistance was given to the facility to comply by 3/21/23.
Correction status
Due by March 21, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
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 describe the process for ensuring all staff members maintain current background screenings?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection in June 2026 identified a staff member whose background screening was not resubmitted after the five-year mark. This question helps clarify the center's current tracking system for staff compliance.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center support staff in following the established discipline and conduct policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2025 noted an instance where a staff member's interaction did not align with the facility's written disciplinary policy. Asking about ongoing training and supervision helps parents understand how the center ensures these policies are practiced daily.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure that all required staff training and professional development documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 through 2026 show repeated findings regarding incomplete documentation for required staff training courses. This question allows the director to explain how they now manage and verify these professional requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the facility's environment to ensure it remains clean and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection noted concerns regarding exterior maintenance and potential tripping hazards. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to routine facility inspections and repairs.
Context
The issue was corrected following the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with families about daily routines and classroom activities?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experiences and development. This question provides insight into how the center keeps families connected to the classroom environment.