An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Broken wooded board of play slide set.
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility is licensed to serve [a room capacity of 9 children.] children. A total of [11 in the room where] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the facility vehicle did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed a ratio of 1:7 in the ones room. Completed at time of inspection as ratio was corrected to 1:6 in the ones room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed an iPad and sippy cup on the diaper changing table in the ones room. Completed at time of inspection as items were removed.
The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [it was used to store a child's food.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed a child's plate of food was placed on the edge of the handwashing sink. Completed at time of inspection as plate was removed.
Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 14.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that during the facility's licensure year, one inclement weather drill and one lockdown drill were not conducted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-15
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Inspector notes
Counselor observed three child care personnel were not on the facility's Clearinghouse background screening roster.
Correction status
Due by January 8, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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 vehicles used for transportation are regularly inspected and maintained?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a December 2024 inspection report indicate a finding regarding the annual mechanical inspection for a facility vehicle.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor staff-to-child ratios throughout the day to ensure they remain consistent with requirements?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2024 noted a temporary instance where the staff-to-child ratio in one room did not meet the required standards.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members are properly documented on the background screening roster?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from December 2023 show a finding related to the maintenance of the facility's background screening roster.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your routine for maintaining equipment and play areas to ensure everything stays in good repair?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that concerns regarding sanitation or facility conditions have appeared in multiple inspection reports over the last few years.
Context
A later inspection in April 2026 was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle transitions or changes in classroom occupancy to ensure the center stays within its licensed capacity?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a finding regarding the number of children in a specific room relative to its licensed capacity.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.