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
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed cleaner + bleach solution, Clorox wipes and shaving cream (labeled keep out of reach of children), within the reach of children in an unlocked closet accessible to the children in the 3 year old room #6 (Pictures were taken). Licensing specialist also observed Rit Dye, shaving cream and other cleaning products (labeled keep out of reach of children), within the reach of children in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the children in the 4 year old room #3 (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff responsible by the Licensing specialist explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. I ... [truncated]
Supervision of children in the [four year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [the children were observed on three occasions leaving the classroom to use the restroom while the teacher and the teacher's aide remained in the classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
Inspector notes
January 7, 2026, the Early Childhood Specialist observed the four & five year old classroom. The Partner Agency Representative observed three occasions when children left the classroom alone to go to the bathroom, which is located in the hallway, by themselves while the teacher and the teacher's aide remained in the classroom. The Partner Agency Representative observed a child go to the bathroom alone while the two teachers were in the classroom who were unaware that the child left the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the children have direct supervision at all times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5
Inspector notes
January 9, 2026, the GOC1 observed in the four year old classroom, two children were signed out on the attendance roster, however, they were still in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director and the teacher to ensure that the arrival and departure times for the children are recorded accurately on the classroom roster. January 9, 2026, the GOC1 observed in the three year old classroom, 11 children signed in one the roster, however, there were 12 children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director and the teacher to ensure that the arrival and departure times for the children are recorded accurately on the classroom roster. ENFORCEMENT
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
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes and shaving cream (labeled keep out of reach of children), within the reach of children on a a counter accessible to the children in the 3 year old room (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff responsible and director by the Licensing specialist explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Items were removed and placed out of reach of children by the staff member, placing this standard back in compliance. This standard was marked back in compliance.
During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C
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LS while walking around the center with the director, saw that the one and two year old rooms did not have enough lighting during naptime. LS had to use the light on her phone to guide her when she walked in the classrooms. LS gave TA to the staff and director explaining that during naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children. The shades were open allowing sufficient light to come in the room, placing this standard back in compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
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
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Licensing Specialist hand sanitizer and moisturizing cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a shelve, accessible to the children (Picture was taken) . Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance to the director and staff to ensure that all harmful items are stored in a locked or inaccessible area to children at all times. The director removed the sanitizer and moisturizing cream during this inspection visit, placing this standard back in compliance.
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed in the four and five year old classroom sippy cups brought from home that were not labeled or only had a first name. The director and staff responsible were provided TA by the licensing specialist on the requirement for last and first names on cups and bottles brought from home. 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. The staff responsible then correctly labeled the cups, thus this regulation is marked back into compliance.
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: Staff training
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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
Inspector notes
LS observed that the individuals listed on the supplemental page have not completed the Introduction Courses. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry. 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 fulfil ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 26, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the individuals listed on the supplemental page did not complete the Department approved-five hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry.
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
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Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Cribs, playpens, play yards, other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child must be placed a minimum of 18 inches away from window blinds, draperies or any window treatment/cover that pose a strangulation hazard. Technical assistance was given to the director and staff in reference to the above. Items wer removed during the inspection placing this standard back in compliance.
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
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.
Correction status
Due by November 18, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
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 November 18, 2023
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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
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 November 18, 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
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. CCRC gave TA to director.
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
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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. Reviewed annual fire inspection. The fire inspection expired on 5/5/2023 and is currently expired. The annual fire inspection is valid for 1 yea ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 29, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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 cleaning supplies and other hazardous items are kept securely out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple instances where cleaning products were found accessible to children in classrooms. These reports indicate that the facility has worked to correct these storage practices during recent inspections.
Context
The most recent finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff manage and verify attendance to ensure that every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted discrepancies between the number of children present in a classroom and the number recorded on the attendance roster. This question helps clarify the current process for maintaining accurate daily records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current policy for supervising children when they need to leave the classroom, such as to use the restroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records mention a past concern regarding children leaving the classroom area without direct supervision. This question helps parents understand how the facility ensures children are monitored at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members have completed their required training and professional development?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from previous inspections indicate that documentation for required staff training was missing for some personnel. This question allows the director to explain how they track and maintain compliance with training requirements for all employees.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine like for children in your program, and how do you communicate with parents about their child's day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the daily structure and communication style helps parents determine if the center's approach aligns with their family's needs and expectations for care.