The ground cover or other protective surface under the [The anchored and stationary equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The anchored and stationary equipment does not have 6inches of resilient surface in place. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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 rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
Correction status
Due by April 24, 2026
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
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There were no staff member with completed 10 hrs. In-service at this facility. 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
Correction status
Due by April 24, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
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The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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All of the staff members AGMC forms were non-compliant for the July 2024 revised form given to each facility director during a staff training at ELC that I attended. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
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1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the Department of Children and Families website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare or by contacting the DCF Child Care Training Information Center toll free at 1-888-352-2842. These courses include: Health, Safety and Nutrition Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Chi ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 21, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Higher concern: Background screening
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The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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A. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints. There are (2) Staff members without cleared background screening.
Correction status
Due by May 21, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
There are no fall zones on the playground where the smaller children play. 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.
During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [The facility have not conducted a fire drill since it'd last inspection.]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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14.3 Fire Drills 1. During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. 2. A current attendance record must accompany staff out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. When the facilitys approved alarm system is activated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maint ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 22, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
Official code
22-05
Medium concern: Staff training
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The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [there is no documentation of the required training.]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
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18.4 Documentation of Training Documentation of successful completion of all pre-service training requirements must be included in every personnel record maintained at the school readiness program. Successful completion of training requirements may be verified and documented through any of the following methods: 1. A copy of the departments training transcript(s). 2. A copy of Early Learning Floridas training transcript(s). There is no documentation of the required training.
Correction status
Due by May 8, 2024
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
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18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within these 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a school readiness program. There are several staff members that have not completed the required training.
Correction status
Due by May 8, 2024
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-02
Medium concern: Incident records
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Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parents signature as acknowledgment ]. (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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The accident incident reports did not parent signatures as documentation of acknowledgment of the incident.
Correction status
Due by May 8, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Accident/Incident Notification and Documentation (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Pages 33-34)
Official code
32-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Program personnel did not have an employment application on file. (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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There are no staff member files with employment applications.
Correction status
Due by May 8, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
Official code
37-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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There are several staff members missing Child abuse and neglect form in their files.
Correction status
Due by May 8, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
Official code
37-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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There are several staff files missing documentation of level 2 screening.
Correction status
Due by April 22, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
Official code
38-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Verification of a five year employment history was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
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There are several staff members with no employment history.
Correction status
Due by May 8, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
Official code
38-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Rescreening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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There is a staff member that needs to be rescreened.
Correction status
Due by April 22, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
Official code
38-06
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 describe the current process for ensuring all staff have their required background screening documents and attestation forms completed correctly?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2026 show that certain staff attestation forms were not fully compliant. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation for all personnel.
Context
The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members complete their required training and preservice requirements before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show multiple instances across different years where staff training documentation was incomplete or missing. This question helps parents understand how the center verifies that all employees are properly trained and prepared for their roles.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility maintain the playground equipment and ground cover to ensure it remains safe for children to use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that the ground cover under stationary equipment needed maintenance. This question allows the director to explain their routine maintenance schedule for outdoor play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the center's approach to conducting and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure all staff and children are prepared?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an earlier inspection indicated a period where required monthly fire drills were not being conducted. Asking about this process provides insight into the center's current emergency preparedness practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of annual in-service training requirements for your staff throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from March 2026 mentioned that some staff had not completed their required annual in-service training hours. This question helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development for its team.