Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.52
- Local median
- 0.39
Wellington Academy LLC
5244 Ramsey Way, Fort Myers, FL 33907
- License:
- C20LE0063
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 315
- License expiration:
- May 13, 2027
Typical cost: $997 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lee 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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 31, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for Wellington Academy LLC from January 9, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 35
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 8
8 in last 12 months
15 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33907
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
August 31, 2023January 8, 2024June 3, 2025December 10, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
November 30, 2023December 17, 2024June 3, 2025September 3, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 31, 2023August 5, 2025April 30, 2026Sleep safety
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 1, 2023August 31, 2023April 30, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 3, 2025December 10, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 8, 2024September 3, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 31, 2023April 6, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 17, 2024December 10, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- RPAs during their health and safety visit observed in the one-year-old classroom a bottle of Febreze spray within the reach of children (Picture was taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff responsible by the Licensing specialist during this inspection visit explaining that harmful items including cleaning supplies must be kept store away from the childrens reach. This was corrected by placing the bottle of Febreze inside a locked closet. This standard is back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- RPAs noticed upon entering the VPK classroom that scissors were on the yellow table within reach of children. Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff responsible by the Licensing specialist during this inspection visit explaining that sharp tools including scissors must be kept away from childrens reach. This was corrected by the RPA when she moved the scissors out of reach of the children, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- RPAs during their health and safety visit observed trash on multiple playgrounds and protruding screws (Picture was taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff responsible by the Licensing specialist during this inspection visit explaining that these areas must always be clean and free from hazards that may pose harm to children. Trash has been removed, and screws have been removed placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- RPAs during their health and safety visit observed in the infant classroom sheets on two of the cribs were not tightly fitted around the mattress. Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff responsible by the Licensing specialist during this inspection visit explaining that they must have tight fitted sheets with no excess bedding because these items could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. This was corrected placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility has no active director at the current time, the directors last day was February 5th, 2026. The provider notified licensing within the first 5 days that they were without a director. Technical assistance was provided to the staff responsible explaining that they will be placed on a provisional license for six months starting on 2/6/2026 and ending on 8/6/2026. They must provide monthly updates to the licensing specialist by email or telephone.
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 & 3 year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was left alone in the playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance to the director explaining that children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility. This violation was resolved the day of the incident. The teacher did not count the children when entering the classroom from the playground and she left a child outside at the playground by herself. This was solved and brought back into compliance when the director brought the child back to the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 11/26/2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 11/4/2024 The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 3/2026. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 11/4/2024 an it is currently expired. Licensing Specialist (LS) Provided Technical Assistance (TA) to the staff responsible explaining that the annual fire inspection is valid for 1 year from the time of completion and must not expire. An updated fire inspection must be completed by the due date for the facility to be back ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The child listed on the supplemental page is missing a certificate of immunization. Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Licensing Specialist (LS) to the director explaining Florida Certification of Immunization or a Religious Exemption from Immunization , must be on file within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program without the proper documentation.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The children listed on the supplemental page are missing a current certificate of immunization. Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Licensing Specialist (LS) to the director explain that the children listed on the supplemental page are missing a current certificate of immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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 child listed on the supplemental page is missing a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040) . Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Licensing Specialist (LS) to the director explaining that Form 3040, must be on file within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program without the proper documentation.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The children listed on the supplemental page are missing a current health examination form. Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Licensing Specialist (LS) to the director explain that the children listed on the supplemental page must have a current form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- During the inspection visit, Licensing Specialist (LS) observed items unrelated to diaper changing on the diaper changing table (Pictures were taken). LS provided TA regarding items that are allowed on the diaper changing table. Items were removed at time of inspection bringing this standard back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [they did not include the parents signature and date signed.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist while reviewing the incident/accident reports observed that a few reports did not have all required areas completed (Pictures were taken). 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. LS gave TA to the director explaining all the areas that need to be completed in the accident/incident reports. During this inspection visit 62 accident/Incident reports were reviewed from 7/24/2025 -8/27/2025. Not Monitored Comments During the time of the inspection, th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- August 5, 2025, the Early Learning Coalition observed two electrical outlets on the playground area that did not have covers on them. In addition, on August 8, 2025, the GOC1 observed one electrical outlet on the playground that did not have a cover on it. Technical assistance was provided by ELA and the GOC1 to the director to explain the necessity of all electrical outlets to have covers. This was corrected at the time of the investigation as the director covered the electrical outlet while the GOC1 was present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- August 5, 2025, the Early Learning Specialist observed the Pre-K gate on the playground was open. (Picture provided.) Technical assistance was provided to the director to explain that this gate must remain shut at all times for the safety of the children on the playground.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- On May 26, 2025, the facility failed to notify the licensing authority of an unusual occurrence with a child in the one year old classroom when the facility was notified via email and in the days following from parents that there were several cases of hand, foot & mouth at the facility. Technical assistance was provided to the director explaining that the licensing authority should be notified when an outbreak occurs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-25
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1.2, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to report to the local Health Department that they had been notified on May 26, 2025, via e-mail from a parent of a child in the one year old classroom and from several other parents of children in the two and three year old classroom who took their children to the doctor for diagnosis that there was an outbreak of Hand foot & mouth at the facility. Technical assistance was provided to the director to express that an outbreak is defined as "two or more linked cases of the same illness following a common exposure," and that this outbreak should be reported to the local health department.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-10
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- May 26, 2025, the facility was notified via email from the parent of a child in the one year old classroom and from several other parents of children in the two and three year old classroom that there was an outbreak of hand, foot & mouth at the facility. The facility failed to notify other parents and guardians of the children in the facility about the outbreak. Technical assistance was provided to the director explaining that the parents and guardians of the children should be notified if an outbreak occurs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
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
- May 28, 2025, a child was sent home from the two year old classroom by the director. May 30, 2025, one child was sent home from the two year old classroom and one from the three year old classroom by the director. June 2, 2025, the director sent a child home from the three year old classroom. Each child had suspected symptoms of hand, foot & mouth. The facility failed to do an incident report for any of the children that were sent home. Technical assistance was provided to the director explaining that an incident report should be documented on the day the children were sent home and signed by the parent.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [A child 1 stuck there finger in opposite side of the door, child 2 had open the door and let the door close on child 1 the metal door slam on child 1 finger nail wich broke the finger nail. The tip of the child's finger nail was hanging above it's knuckle, the child finger was cut and very swollen. after door was open] group was inadequate in that [CCF Handbook, Section 2.4]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On 12/10/2024 a staff was in the lunchroom with 6 children staff walk away from the group to get a child to join the rest of the group. When staff walk away there were two children by the door one of the children were playing with, the door and the other child had their hands in the door but finger got slice in the door when the staff noticed the child playing with the door she immediately asked the child to close the door not knowing the other child 's hand was in the door and that is when the child hand was sliced. She ran over to help the child and contacted the front desk. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On 12/10/2024 children were playing with, the door and the other child had their hands in the door, but finger got slice in the door when, the director or personnel failed to report the serious injury. The LS provided technical assistance that the director or personnel should report all serious injuries or death to emergency service and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians on the day of the occurrence.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On 12/10/2024 the director or personnel failed to report the serious injury to the licensing authority. The LS provided technical assistance that the director or personnel should report all serious injuries or death to the licensing authority the day of the occurrence.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-07
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The staff member did not follow the disciplinary policy when she grabbed the child by the arm and face as seen on the video. The director followed protocol and contacted Child Care Regulation as soon as she was made aware of the situation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Report comments
- Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. The staff member listed on the supplemental page interacted with a child in a way that was aggressive, and it was seen in a video that was provided to the LS. The staff member was immediately let got from the facility. This standard is back in compliance. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No additional comments. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Ileana ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. In several classrooms, it was observed that there was several torn mats in the sleep storage area (Pictures were taken). Technical assistance was provided to the staff and director to ensure that all sleep mats are in good repair for children.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. The chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 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 current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The children listed on the supplemental page are missing a current student Health Examination Form 3040. Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Child Care Regulation Counselor (CCRC) to the staff responsible.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. Facility failed complete and incident/accident report on the day they saw the rash on the child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- 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. In the VPK and infant room Lysol and and Bleach and water solution were at the reach of children. Technical assistance was given to the Director and the staff member in the classroom in regard to properly storing cleaning supplies and harmful items in a secured and inaccessible area. Items were moved during th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Report comments
- All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. In the infant room an infant was sleeping with a blanket (Pictures were taken). Technical assistance was given to the staff and director in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Staff member while working in the food preparation area was not wearing a hair net or hat. TA was given by CCRC to director and staff in reference to this matter.
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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
- Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Sippy cups brought from home were not labeled or only had a first name (Pictures were taken). The staff person and director were educated by the licensing counselor on the requirement for last and first names on cups and bottles brought from home. The staff person then correctly labeled the items, thus this regulation is marked back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Report comments
- All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. Technical assistance was given to the staff and director in regards to using blankets that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain the current steps taken to ensure that sharp tools and cleaning supplies are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that inspectors have identified instances where sharp tools and cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all cribs are set up with tightly fitted sheets and no excess bedding to follow safe sleep standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that some cribs were found with bedding that did not meet safety requirements. This question helps parents understand the daily routine and staff training regarding safe sleep practices.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor playground safety and ensure that gates are always secured and electrical outlets are covered?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of concerns regarding hazardous access on the playground, including issues with gate security and outlet covers. Understanding the center's maintenance and monitoring routine provides insight into how they prioritize outdoor safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training and supervision protocols are in place to ensure that children are always accounted for during transitions between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that supervision concerns have been identified in recent reports. This question helps parents understand the current staffing and head-count procedures used to keep children safe during transitions.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families when there is a change in leadership or when an unusual health occurrence happens at the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the center's management and health response. This question helps parents understand how the provider keeps families informed during important operational changes or health-related events.