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
Licensing specialist observed a fire inspection with a non-compliance from 8/14/2024. Technical assistance was provided that 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.
Correction status
Due by March 4, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed 2 staff files with expired background screening. Technical assistance was provided that 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.
Correction status
Due by November 27, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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FSC reviewed fire inspection for the school. Inspection dated 3/28/2023, however the results were "Referred to State." An approved fire inspection was not available. Technical assistance was provided that all School Readiness providers must comply with fire safety and emergency preparedness requirements in DCF Rules 65C-22.001(6) and 65C-20.008(7), F.A.C., as applicable.
Correction status
Due by June 1, 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
22-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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 [there was not a fire drill conducted during December 2023]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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FSC reviewed fire drill log and a fire drill was not conducted during December 2023. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Extended time frame provided to align with additional non-compliance for not have an approved fire inspection. Last fire drill was conducted on 11/3/2023. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route has not been conducted during licensure year. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not been conducted during licensur ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 1, 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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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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FSC reviewed thee staff files that began option 2 of training but did not complete it. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Re ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 23, 2024
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-02
Higher concern: Background screening
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Rescreening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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FSC reviewed one staff file with an expired screening. Technical assistance was provided that a screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 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)
The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [one staff is pending to complete training]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
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FSC reviewed one staff's transcript and received e-mail with the last date of one of the employees missing training. However, one staff is still pending training. Technical assistance was provided that All program personnel, volunteers and substitutes must successfully complete one of the following sets of pre-service training coursework: 1. Completion of the department-approved online or in-person child care training courses listed below, as evidenced by successful completion of competency based examinations offered by the department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 25, 2023
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-01
Higher concern: Background screening
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Rescreening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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FSC contacted provider regarding background screening for staff listed on the supplemental sheet. Per FSC's background screening search, rescreening is still pending. Provider has let staff know that rescreening is needed. Technical assistance was provided that A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. 1. The five-year re-screen is required for all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. 2. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, national and statewide criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). 3. Documentation ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 25, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
The programs storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed cleaning supplies in one of the pre-k classes bathroom that were accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided that potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled. 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. The classroom teacher moved the cleaning supplies up and the standard returned to compliance at time of inspection.
Linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed napping beds/ mats stored in the pre-k classrooms bathrooms. Technical assistance was provided that linens and napping mats must be stored in an individual enclosed container when not in use to prevent the spread of germs or lice from other linens.
Correction status
Due by June 4, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Bedding and Linens (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 28)
Official code
17-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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FSC reviewed fire inspection with "Referred to State" from 3/28/2023. Technical assistance was provided that all school readiness programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector in compliance with s. 633.081, F.S., must be maintained on file at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must also be docu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 4, 2023
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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
22-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [certificates were not on file]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
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FSC reviewed three staff files that did not have documentation of their training. Technical assistance was provided that all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes must successfully complete one of the following sets of pre-service training coursework: 1. Completion of the department-approved online or in-person child care training courses listed below, as evidenced by successful completion of competency based examinations offered by the department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the departments website at http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-car ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 4, 2023
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-01
Higher concern: Background screening
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Rescreening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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FSC reviewed one staff's background screening, which has expired and rescreening has not been completed. Technical assistance was provided that a screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. 1. The five-year re-screen is required for all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. 2. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, national and statewide criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). All screening and rescreening must be processed using the Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 2023
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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
What is your current process for ensuring all staff members have up-to-date background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that instances of missing or expired background screening documentation for staff have been identified in past inspection reports. This question helps confirm the current administrative practices for maintaining compliance with personnel screening requirements.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/16/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track and manage the renewal of staff background screenings to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that background screening documentation has been a repeated topic of concern across multiple inspections. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the facility manages these ongoing administrative requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required fire safety inspections are completed and documented on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 noted that the facility did not have a current, approved annual fire safety inspection on file. This question allows the director to explain the current process for coordinating with the local fire authority and maintaining valid documentation.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/16/2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to ensuring all staff members complete their required training and certifications within the necessary timeframes?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center supports staff professional development and training compliance helps parents feel confident about the qualifications and readiness of the team caring for their children.
General question
How do you maintain the storage of cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they are always inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Inquiring about safety protocols for hazardous materials helps parents understand the daily routines and physical environment safeguards in place to protect children.