An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
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The two year old room has 2 Aluminum Ducting Hoses from the cealing to the temporary AC units placed on the floor by the corner side of the room, next to the window. This is considered unsafe for the children. The staff moved the children to another room, and thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining that 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. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
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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
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The staff noted on the supplemental did not have safe sleep training within 30 days of hire. Licensing provided tecnical assistance explaining 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 satisfy this requirement the training must be a ... [truncated]
Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C
Correction / follow-up note
An infant was found with a non/food related item in her mouth. The item was removed from the infants mouth thus it was corrected at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining that infants and young children can be harmed by choking hazards thus direct supervision is recommended. Also, chocking incidents must be documented as an accident/incident.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Breastmilk or formula was fed to the wrong child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, C
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On 10/9/25 the child on this complaint was fed the bottle from another child. Licensing provided technical assistance thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Breastmilk or infant formula provided for a specific infant by a parent or guardian should not be fed to other children. In the event that the wrong breastmilk or formula is given to an infant in care, the provider must immediately inform the childs parent or legal guardian of the incident, as well as the parent or legal guardian of the infant that the formula or breastmilk was intended for. These incidents must be documented as an accident/incident.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-06
Medium concern: Incident records
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Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
Correction / follow-up note
The program did not provide an incident report for the wrong bottle given. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining when a wrong breastmilk or infant formula has been provided, these incidents must be documented as an accident/incident. Licensing provided technical assistance thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
The facility failed to notify the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrence that was threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.7
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On February 11, 2026, an unusual occurrence occurred with a child in the VPK classroom. The teacher noticed that the child was favoring his arm. The childs teacher stated that there was no injury in the classroom. The mother was notified; she took the child to the doctor where he was diagnosed with nursemaids elbow. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the facility notifies the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-25
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
Inspector notes
On February 18, 2026, while in the three-year-old classroom, Government Operations Consultant observed 9 children in the classroom and 10 children signed in on the tablet / roster. Technical assistance was provided to the director and the teacher to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [a child was moved from the three-year-old classroom to another classroom to have one on one teaching and the teacher did not have an attendance roster for the child with her in the classroom. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
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On February 18, 2026, a child was moved from the three-year-old classroom to another classroom to have one on one teaching and the teacher did not have an attendance roster for the child with her in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director and the teacher to ensure that when a child is moved from one classroom to another the attendance roster goes with the teacher for that child if they are the only child on the roster or the child is signed out of one classroom and signed into another. ENFORCEMENT
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
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The staff named on the notes, did not complete training within 12 from his training start date. Licensing provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the childcare industry.
Correction status
Due by September 19, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
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Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
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The other personnel noted on the notes did not have background screening as the screening shows "new screening required". Licensing provided technical assistance explaining CCF Handbook 7.4.1, C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel.
Correction status
Due by September 19, 2025
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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
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The staff named on the notes, did not complete training within 12 months from his training start date. Licensing provided technical assistance CCF Handbook 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the childcare industry.
Correction status
Due by June 2, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Higher concern: Medication
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A medication, [no box], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
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Two epi pens with no box nor a prescription. Another second epi-pen was expired. There was a prescribed medication with no prescription. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription an ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 1, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-04
Higher concern: Background screening
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Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
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The staff noted on the supplemental did not resubmitted her print prior returning to childcare employment. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, providers are responsible for resubmitting background prior reemployment in the childcare industry after a 90-day break in employment. screening. The staff received the screening prior submitting to this inspection thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
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Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
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The staff noted on the supplemental did not have a copy of the out-of-state registry abuse history from OHIO. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, providers are responsible for obtaining this documentation. Please email the letter by the due date.
Correction status
Due by June 2, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [date of parental signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C
Inspector notes
It was observed by the LS and the GOC I that on several accident reports the facility fails to date the day the parent signed the report. Technical assistance was provided to the director explaining the necessity to fill the entire accident report out with the dates that the signatures were obtained.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4
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On the day of the investigation, March 17, 2025, it was reported by the assistant director that the internet was down that morning so the teachers could not access the app the facility uses to input the daily attendance for each classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the assistant director explaining that the facility will need to have paper attendance sheets for back up whenever the internet goes down. This ensures that the children are accounted for through daily attendance. ENFORCEMENT
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
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The children named on the notes did not have vaccinations on file. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 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. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date. DH680 must be obtained within 30 days of the child's enrollment date.
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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
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The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 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. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date. DH680 must be obtained within 30 days of the child's enrollment.
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2024
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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
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The children named on the notes did not have a physical exam. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook 7.2, C. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. DH 3040 is valid for 2 years from the date of examination a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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
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The children named on the notes had expired vaccinations (over two years from the date the exam was completed by the doctor.) The licensing specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook 7.2, The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examinatio ... [truncated]
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
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The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 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. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date.
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that all food provided to infants is age-appropriate and safe?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection note a finding regarding age-appropriate food for infants. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently manages meal safety and supervision for the youngest children.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the process for ensuring that attendance rosters are accurate and always with the teacher when children move between classrooms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show a repeated pattern of concerns regarding attendance tracking and roster management between 2025 and 2026. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for keeping children accounted for throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for verifying and maintaining background screening documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate repeated findings related to background screening documentation between 2025 and 2026. This question helps parents understand how the facility ensures all staff meet required screening standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members complete their required training, such as safe sleep practices, within the designated timeframes?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 and 2026 shows repeated findings regarding staff training requirements. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for tracking and completing mandatory staff education.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting and notifying parents about any accidents or incidents that occur during the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated concerns regarding the documentation of incidents. This question helps parents understand how the facility ensures clear communication and record-keeping when an incident occurs.