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International Parkway Kindercare

3050 International Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746

License:
C18SE7016
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
265
License expiration:
February 26, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,278 - $1,387/mo

Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Seminole County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 33 available inspections for International Parkway Kindercare from February 6, 2023 through June 22, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 61 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 22, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 22, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in nine inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
33

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
61

32 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
25

11 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
8

Last 36 months

Local comparison

33 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32746

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.85
Local median
0.46

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
8
Local average
1.04

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [route utilized and number of staff]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following route utilized and number of staff. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel 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 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. T ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. Completed tat time of inspection as the personnel put on a hair net.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The posted menu did not have substitution noted. The meal served was tuna and noodles and the posted menu had bean tacos to be served. Completed at time of inspection as staff was counseled and menu was updated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. The hand washing sinks in the school age room did not have the posted Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times. Completed at time of inspection as signs were posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-16
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Report comments
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider.
Correction status
Due by July 22, 2026
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
An employment history verification was not documented and on file for 5 staff. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reas ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 22, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Two staff need updated background screening in the Clearinghouse after a 90-day break in service. A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
Correction status
Due by July 6, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
One staff did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome per training transcript.
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not labeled with date. Pictures taken. Completed at time of inspection as items were labeled. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-21
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satis ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 3, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Report comments
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider.??
Correction status
Due by March 3, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff missing employment history checks. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including completion of searches and results from other states, if applicable. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicant job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed att ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 3, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. 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.
Correction status
Due by November 21, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. Rooms do not have posted capacity. Please refer to capacity calculator for proper room capacities.
Correction status
Due by November 21, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [No fire drill documented for the months og April, May, June, July August, September 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [ No fire drill documented for the months April, May, June, July August, September 2025. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Please complete and document 2 fire drills and one lock down drill by due date.
Correction status
Due by November 21, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The facility's menu was not was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who partici ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Report comments
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider.
Correction status
Due by November 21, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: The form was not current, expired. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most cu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 21, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Two staff do not have records on site. Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302 (3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be si ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 21, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
One staff did not have documentation of background screening. Completed at time of inspection as staff left the facility and will not return until has documentation of background screening.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [toddler group] group was inadequate in that [children were observed standing on top of a play kitchen stove, creating a potential fall hazard]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Supervision of children in the toddler group] group was inadequate in that children were observed standing on top of a play kitchen stove, creating a potential fall hazard. Seminole ELC staff observed three separate occasions within several minutes apart, toddlers in the Toddler B classroom were observed standing on top of a play kitchen stove, creating a potential fall hazard. Completed at time of inspection as children are no longer allowed to stand on the equipment and staff was counseled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [A child was obsereved by staff jumping the fence and staff did not immediatly retreive the child.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [ A child was observed by staff jumping the fence and staff did not immediately retrieve the child. Completed at time of inspection as staff was counseled and child returned.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-04
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [Driver and secondary sweep signatures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The facility's transportation log did not include driver and secondary sweep signatures. Completed at time of inspection as additional logs were completed and staff were counseled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Childcare personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies in that staff aggressively handled a child by the arms. Seminole ELC staff observed staff aggressively grabbing two children by the arms and then by the hands. She spoke to them in a raised, threatening tone. Completed at time of inspection as staff was counseled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
Official code
11-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. The baseboards and sink area of the 3 year old class were in need of cleaning. Pictures taken. Completed as observe to be cleared at follow-up visit on 9/29/25.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Areas of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Four children's toilets were not operable and in need of repair. The celling and wall in the three year old room had chipping paint and crumbling drywall. Pictures taken. Completed at follow-up visit on 9/29/25. Toilets and celling repaired, pictures taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
An accident/incident report was not completed on the day an incident occurred. A child with a food intolerance was given a food that was documented as a food intolerance and no accident/incident report was completed. Completed at time of inspection as staff no longer employed a the facility.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-03
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. Completed at time of inspection as new director in place and documents were not able to be recovered.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Report comments
One staff has not started the required 40 hour training within 90 days.
Correction status
Due by August 14, 2025
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome ] . Staff have completed the required safe sleep training within 30 days of hire.
Correction status
Due by August 14, 2025
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Four staff do not have an employment history verification was not documented and on file. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 14, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-05
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. No updates have been made to the Clearinghouse roster since 11/14/2024. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Copy of roster attached.
Correction status
Due by August 14, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Last passing fire inspection was 2/1/2024. 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. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
Correction status
Due by August 27, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The ground cover or other protective surface under the slides was not maintained. Pictures taken. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
One staff has not started the required 40 hour training within 90 days.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome ] . Staff have completed the required safe sleep training within 30 days of hire.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2025
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Report comments
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Four staff do not have an employment history verification was not documented and on file. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Clearing House roster needs to be updated, 3 staff need to be removed and 6 staff added. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The drivers personnel record did not include an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. If the facility provides transportation, the drivers personnel file must have documentation of driver's license and physical examination granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. The physical provided was only for a student athlete to participate in sports and did not provide medical approval to drive.
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-02
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [secondary sweep signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The facility's transportation log did not include secondary sweep signature for 2/4/25-2/6/25. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include:1. Each childs name,2. The date and time of departure,3. Time of arrival at the destination,4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the pro ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 6, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The drivers personnel record did not include an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. If the facility provides transportation, the drivers personnel file must have documentation of drivers license and physical examination granting medical approval to operate a vehicle
Correction status
Due by March 6, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
One staff has not started the required 40-hour training within 90 days of employment.
Correction status
Due by March 6, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Report comments
One staff has not completed the preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7)
Correction status
Due by March 6, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Two staff need documentation of completed employment history checks. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the inf ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 6, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent/gaurdian signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Accident/incident report dated 11/24/24 was not signed by parent or guardian. Completed at time of inspection as child is no longer enrolled and staff was counseled. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [secondary sweep signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The transporation log did not have signature of secondary sweep. Techncail assistance provided to use form with area for 2 signatures. DCF form reccommended. Complete 1 week of tranpsotaion logs and email by due date.
Correction status
Due by November 29, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The facility's driver does not have a current driver's physical.
Correction status
Due by November 25, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-01
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]
Report comments
Items unrelated to diaper changing(clothing and ruler) were on the diaper changing table/surface. Completed at time of inspection as items were remvoed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
One staff needs updated background screening following a 90 day break in service.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
All fire extinguishers are tagged December 2022.
Correction status
Due by February 26, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
Report comments
Two vehicles do not have the license number.
Correction status
Due by November 17, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
Official code
01-03
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
Report comments
Roster not updated.
Correction status
Due by November 17, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
Correction / follow-up note
Documented proof of fire extinguisher and/or safe sleep training was missing for four personnel.
Correction status
Due by July 26, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Parental permission was not obtained prior to administering: [ sunscreen, diaper cream]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, J and K
Report comments
Written parental permission was not obtained prior to administering sunscreen and diaper cream.
Correction status
Due by July 6, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-20
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The immunization record was not acceptable for five children.
Correction status
Due by July 26, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The Student Health Examination was not one file for one child.
Correction status
Due by July 26, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Completed personnel records were not maintained at the program.
Correction status
Due by July 26, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
A completed Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements Form [5131] was not on file for four personnel.
Correction status
Due by July 26, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Report comments
A completed employment history verification was not on file for five personnel.
Correction status
Due by July 26, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-05
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [Two-year-old] group was inadequate in that [one child left the group and was found in another room shortly thereafter]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
One child in the two-year-old group was observed to be missing during indoor recreation. The child was found unharmed in another room after an approximate two-minute search.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01

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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screenings are up to date, especially after a break in service?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a recent inspection show that some staff required updated background screenings after a break in service. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements to ensure all personnel are properly cleared.
Context
The inspection report from June 2026 noted this requirement, with a correction due date of July 6, 2026.
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Finding-specific

How does your team manage and verify employment history checks for new hires to ensure all required documentation is complete?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report identified that employment history verifications were not fully documented for some staff. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to ensure these records are thorough and maintained on file.
Context
The inspection report from June 2026 noted this requirement, with a correction due date of July 22, 2026.
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Finding-specific

Could you explain the procedures in place to ensure that all vehicles used for transportation have current annual inspections and that logs are fully completed?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate multiple findings related to transportation, including missing vehicle inspection documentation and incomplete logs. Asking about these procedures helps parents understand how the center maintains safety and compliance during transit.
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Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training, such as safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome prevention?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection records show repeated findings regarding staff training requirements. This question provides an opportunity to learn how the center tracks and verifies that all staff complete necessary training on time.
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Finding-specific

What steps have been implemented to ensure that all required personnel records are consistently maintained on-site and ready for review?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that personnel records were not always available for review at the facility. This question helps parents understand how the center now ensures these important documents are kept organized and accessible.
Context
This was noted in an October 2025 inspection report.
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