The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing Specialist reviewed two Child records with Immunization Record Incomplete SR (expired). Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Immunization Records must be current and not Expired. The updated Immunization records must be provided by the due date for the Facility to be in compliance.
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]
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Licensing Specialist previously reviewed three Student Records on 04/13/2026 with No Student Health Examination. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: the Student Health Examination must be completed within 30 days of enrollment and be in the Child File . The examination is valid for two years from the date of completion. The Student Health Examinations must be provided by thge due date for the Facility to be in complance.
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]
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Licensing Specialist reviewed two Child records with Immunization Record Incomplete SR (expired). Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Immunization Records must be current and not Expired. The updated Immunization records must be provided by the due date for the Facility to be in compliance.
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Due by May 10, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing Specialist reviewed three Student Records with No Student Health Examination. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: the Student Health Examination must be completed within 30 days of enrollment and be in the Child File . The examination is valid for two years from the date of completion. The Student Health Examinations must be provided by thge due date for the Facility to be in complance.
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]
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Licensing Specialist reviewed the last approved Fire Safety Inspection which expired on 9/3/2024. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: an approved Fire Safety Iinspection must be completed annually and not expired. The Approved Fire Safety Inspection must be completed and provided to Licensing Specialist by the due date for the facility to be in complance. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed a fire drill conducted on 12/29/2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 9/3/24. The fire extinguisher certification is valid until 05/2026.
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Due by January 30, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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Licensing Specialist checked the fire extinguishers and observed (photo taken) that they were not retagged and tag expired 4/1/2025. Licensing Specialist provided technical Assistance to the Owner/Director: the fire extinguishers must be serviced and retagged by the fire extinguisher company prior to expiration date. The fire extinguishers must be retagged and verification provided to the Licensing Specialist by the due date for the facility to be in compliance. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed a Fire Drill onsite during the Renewal Inspection which was conducted on 4 25 2025 ( 2 staff-16 children). The last app ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 23, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing Specialist reviewed one child record enrolled over 30 days that did not have a Florida Certicate of Immunization. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to Owner/Director: a Florida Cerification of Immunization in their child record and must be current and not expired. A current Immunization Certificate must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by May 23, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing Specialist reviewed two children records that had been enrolled over 30 days and did not have in their record a Student Health Examination. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to Owner/Director: A Student Health Examinatiion must completed (valid for two years) within 30 days of enrollment and must be in the child's record. A Student Health Examination for both children must be provided by the due date for the facility to be incompliance.
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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Licensing Specialist reviewed training transcript on new employee. Introduction Course Not Completed. New Employee started The Introduction Course 7/19/2021 (over 1 year) and worked for a child care facility 1/31/2022-4/28/2022. Provided technical assistance to the Director/Owner: The Introduction Course must be completed within 1 year of employee start date working in a licensed child care facility in Florida or within 1 year of starting the Introduction Course. The Introduction Course must be completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
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 walk me through your current process for tracking and updating child immunization records to ensure they stay current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that expired immunization records have been identified during recent inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important health documents to maintain compliance.
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Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure all required student health examinations are on file within the 30-day enrollment window?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that missing student health examinations have been a recurring topic in multiple reports over the past year. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures these records are complete for all children.
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Finding-specific
How do you stay on top of scheduling and documenting annual fire safety inspections and equipment maintenance?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report indicates that maintaining current fire safety documentation has been a repeated area of concern. This question allows the director to explain the system they use to keep these safety requirements up to date.
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Finding-specific
What is your approach to onboarding new staff to ensure all required training certifications are completed on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that a past inspection identified a staff member who had not completed the required introductory training. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff training milestones.
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General question
How do you communicate with families when it is time to renew their child's health or immunization records?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication between the center and families is essential for keeping child records accurate. This question helps parents understand how the facility partners with them to ensure all necessary paperwork remains current.