A ratio of [4] child care personnel for [23] children is required. A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [23] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing observed 3 staff caring for 23 children ages 1-5 (18 age 2-5 and 5 age 1-2). Licensing provided technical assistance explaining in groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one childcare personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. This was corrected when another staff joined the group. Ratios after corrections: 1:5 ages 1-2 2: 18 age 2-5
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed a child handling a hand sanitizer, the staff removed the item from the childs hands thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the red, yellow and blue seesaw, blue, green and red seesaw, yellow and red basketball hoop, red and yellow car, and blue and red dome]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
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The red, yellow and blue seesaw, blue, green and red seesaw, yellow and red basketball hoop, red and yellow car, and blue and red dome have peeling paint and/rust. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. 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 12 months.
A toilet and/or bath facility was not easily accessible and at a height usable by the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing observed a chair that is used as stepstool for accessing the handwash sink. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining please acquire a stepstool. Each child care facility must provide and maintain bathroom facilities that are easily accessible, and at a height usable by the children. Platforms may be used if they are safely constructed and have an impervious surface that can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Official code
21-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
The children's bathroom did not have soap and paper towels, the staff stated they bring in those elements every time children use the toilet, but children were observed not having access to these items. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Official code
21-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The frame of the [yellow slide] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
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The blue slide was not fully anchored, and the bolts were loose. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining this is a safety hazard, please fix this structre by the due date.
Supervision of children in the [2-5] group was inadequate in that [staff leftt the room to another rooom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed children alone in the VPK room, the staff went to the 2 year old room, leaving the children without supervision. The staff return to the group thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining direct supervision means actively watching and directing childrens activities within the same room or designated outdoor play area, during transportation, any activity outside of the facility, and responding to the needs of each child while in care.
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed a bottle of "fabuloso" on a children's storage shelf within children's reach, the staff removed the bottle placing it back into compliance. An unlabeled spray bottle was also observed, and it was not within the reach of children. The staff labeled the bottle as water and conditioner thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Also observed was a Lysol cleaner under the unlocked sink cabinet of the one-year restroom. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining that harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials should be stored away from children.
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed several sippy cups in the VPK room not labeled. The staff labeled the bottles thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining bottles brought from home must be labeled with the first and last name.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
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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
Licensing observed clothing and leftover plates and food on the changing table. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining there shouldn't be any other unrelated item on the changing table. The staff cleaned the area thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
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There are 3 torn mats, one in the 2 y/o class and 1 in the one in the one y/o class. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 3.6. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
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 your current process for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that potentially harmful items were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for all children.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor classroom staffing levels throughout the day to ensure that the appropriate child-to-staff ratios are maintained at all times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. Discussing how the center manages staffing helps parents feel confident that supervision requirements are consistently prioritized.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that children are always under active supervision, even during transitions or when staff members need to step out of a room?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in September 2025 show a finding related to supervision. Understanding the center's current protocols for maintaining active supervision helps parents know how staff are trained to keep children safe.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your playground maintenance schedule to ensure that all equipment remains in good repair and safe for daily use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2026 indicate repeated findings regarding the maintenance and condition of outdoor play equipment. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the center ensures the safety of the play area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking that essential restroom supplies like soap and paper towels are always available and accessible to the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple findings over the past few years related to sanitation and restroom facility conditions. Discussing these routines helps parents understand how the center maintains a clean and functional environment for children.