Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.36
- Local median
- 0.38
Deana's Country Kids
879 June Pkwy, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
- License:
- C20LE6678
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 78
- License expiration:
- March 31, 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 inspectionFebruary 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for Deana's Country Kids from January 19, 2023 through February 24, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 24, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 30
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 33903
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.88
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 25, 2023August 18, 2023July 29, 2024July 30, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
July 25, 2023March 20, 2024March 12, 2025February 24, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 12, 2025July 30, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the licensing specialist observed areas that were in need of cleaning, The licensing specialist observed that the facility was dusty. The was dust build up on mobiles, shelves, air vents, base boards and a fan. A floor mat by sink in back of the 3-year- old room was dirty. Pictures were taken. The due date was extended as the owner is remodeling the infant room. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 3.1 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play area ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the licensing specialist observed there were areas in need of repair. The licensing specialist observed multiple the walls, baseboards and door frames that had holes, dents and missing paint in multiple classrooms. Pictures were taken. The due date was extended as the owner is remodeling the infant room. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare 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 d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the sheets on the three empty cribs were not tight. The owner tightened the sheets and then removed the sheets that were on the cribs. The owner stated they were ordering new sheets for the cribs. The licensing specialist took pictures. The Licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 3.6.13.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. Section 3.6.4 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel tha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection there was a plastic water bottle containing chocolate milk sitting with the water bottles in the three-year-old room, while the children were on the playground for more than 15 minutes. The licensing specialist reviewed this requirement with the owner.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [9] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The licensing special observed 1/4 Infants 1/9 Age 1-2 2/5 Age 1 2/12 Age 5 and above school age 1/9 Age 4 1/13 Age 3 The Director moved the one age one child into another classroom once the Specialist informed the director. The licensing specialist took pictures. Corrected Ratio 1/4 Infants 1/8 Age 2 2/6 Age 1 2/12 Age 5 and above school age 1/9 Age 4 1/13 Age 3 The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from statue 402.305(4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [two large stationary play structures including both blue slides, green slide, yellow slide, monkey bars, and climbing holds. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fall zone under the two large stationary play structures including both blue slides, green slide, yellow slide, monkey bars, and climbing holds was not a minimum of 6 inches of mulch. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.12. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the g ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.1, D The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator mu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff records had incomplete Level 2 documentation in their file. The staff records were missing a copy of the out of state child and neglect registry search and were missing the out of state sexual offender/predator registry search. The Director completed the search and sent the request out during the inspection. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 7.4.1 E. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. F. A copy of each search conducted for out of state sexual ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 2/16/2024.The fire extinguisher certification is valid until 3/2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 9 adults and 57 children present. At the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the last approved fire inspection by the Fire Marshall was dated 2/16/2024 which is over a year ago. The Licensing Specialist advised the license will be issued as provisional until the new approved report with no violations is received. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutoril ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 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
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that bottles in both infant rooms,, age 2 room, and age 3 room ere not labeled with both the first and last name of the child. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. During the inspection the staff labeled all the bottles that were missing any information with the first and last name of the child. The specialist observed the labeled bottles with both the first and last name before leaving the facility. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance form the handbook Section 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the child's first and last name ... [truncated]
- 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: 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed nine child's file had an expired immunization record. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The due date was extended because of the date was on the weekend. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.1, Immunization Records 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 65C22.001 (7) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed four child's file did not have a current Student Health Examination within 30 days of Enrollment. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The due date was extended because of the date was on the weekend. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook. Section 7.2, 7.2 Student Health Records 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 gu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The due date was extended because of the date was on the weekend. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.1, D The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Under and around he Large climber with red slides and under the another medium climber with a yellow slide ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the fall zone under and around the large climber with red slides and under and around another medium climber with a yellow slide was not 6 inches in depth in all directions for 6 feet. Photos taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.12. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection the counselor observed a knife and a peeler in the unlocked desk drawer in the buickaroos room with age 4 to age 5 and above children. The Director removed both the knife and peeler from the room. The director placed them in a box on a very high shelf in the Yearlings 1 room in accessible to children. Pictures taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, biocontaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmf ... [truncated]
- 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: 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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed that bottles in the hatchlings infant room were not labeled with both the first and last name of the child. During the inspection the staff labeled all the bottles that were missing any information with the first and last name of the child. The counselor observed the labeled bottles with both the first and last name before leaving the facility. Provided technical assistance form the handbook Section 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the child's first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily
- 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
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]
- Inspector notes
- The staff did not follow the facility written discipline policy and hit a child. The CCRC provided technical assistance explaining all staff should follow the facility written discipline policy.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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
- Inspector notes
- Saff 1 failed to report a serious injury to a child (child 1) that required medical attention to the licensing authority (details explained in the complaint form). The Licensing counselor provided technical assistance explaining, CCF Handbook 6.4, E. In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Staff and children's records were unavailable/accessible for review by the licensing authority. Records were provided during a follow-up visit on 1/16/24, thus this violation has been resolved. The Licensing counselor provided technical assistance explaining, CCF Handbook 7.4 Personnel Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The sand box on the playground did not have a cover]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. The sand covers on the playgrounds did not have a cover on them (Pictures were taken) CCRC gave TA to director.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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? Behav ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups provided by the facility were not washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. In the one year old room bottles and 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 corrected the attendance sheet, 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
- 28-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The sand box on the playground did not have a cover]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. The sand covers on the playgrounds did not have a cover on them (Pictures were taken) CCRC gave TA to director.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. The attendance record for the 1 year old class and the 1 & 2 year old was missing time of arrival for several children. Pictures were taken. CCRC gave TA to teachers and director on the importance of signing every child in and out of the center. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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 August 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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 health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Childcare Regulation Counselor observed the rug with the farm animals in the 2 year old room dirty and stained. This needs to be cleaned or replaced (Pictures were taken). TA was provided to st ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 (Section 12.3, number 6) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. CCRC observed items unrelated to diaper changing on the diaper changing table (Pictures were taken). CCRC 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A (Section 19.2, number 7),(Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. The staff person responsible of the facility did not have access to the records at time of inspection. During the inspection, the staff responsible advised Child Care Regulation that there were currently 64 children enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the driver only: Flor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
What steps are currently in place to ensure that all crib bedding meets safety standards for infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection noted concerns regarding the fit of crib sheets. This question allows the center to explain how they monitor sleep environments to keep them consistent with current safety requirements.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for verifying that all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where background screening documentation was incomplete or missing required details. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now manages these important personnel records.
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How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions?
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- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 identified a concern regarding staff-to-child ratios. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current staffing practices and how they ensure adequate supervision at all times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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What is your current routine for inspecting and maintaining the outdoor play equipment and ground cover?
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- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated findings related to the maintenance of playground ground cover and equipment safety. This question helps parents understand the center's current schedule and procedures for keeping outdoor play areas in good condition.
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How do you manage and track health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child?
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- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports indicate a pattern of missing or expired health and immunization documentation. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center keeps these critical records updated for all children in their care.
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