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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Licensing specialist reviewed in-service training logs and 7 staff were missing hours from 2024-25 fiscal year. Technical assistance was provided that 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. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infe ... [truncated]
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Due by April 4, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
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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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Licensing specialist reviewed training transcript for staff that is unsupervised and in care of children. The staff has not completed pre- service training requirements. A volunteer was also in the room. Technical assistance was provided that c hild 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 ... [truncated]
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Due by April 5, 2026
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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Licensing specialist was unable to see a volunteer acknowledgement form for one volunteer. Per provider, the form was in the main office. Hours were available. Technical assistance was provided that Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority.
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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Licensing specialist reviewed 5 staff files who have not completed training (updated training requirements. Technical assistance was provided that Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 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 representat ... [truncated]
The program facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
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FSC was unable to review fire inspection for the facility. Technical assistance was provided that to ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to stat standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Unifor Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A cop 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 inspecti ... [truncated]
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Due by April 18, 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
22-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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Program personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. (Section 18.3, number 2) Training [SR]
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FSC reviewed one staff file and staff does not have documentation of completed training. During May 2023 School Readiness inspection, the staff was out of compliance for not complete training. Per provider, the staff's last day was 6/7/2023 and a re-inspection was conducted. Technical assistance was provided that Due to changes in federal regulations, there are new health and safety training requirements for all child care personnel employed at a contracted School Readiness (SR) program site. For compliance, all personnel who directly supervise children must successfully complete mandated health and safety training. By June 30, 2024, all current SR child care personnel must c ... [truncated]
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Due by April 18, 2024
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-04
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 and the background screening has expired. FSC also searched for background screening in Clearinghouse website and a new screening is needed. Technical assistance was provided that the five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, 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 screening and rescreening must be processed using the Background Screening Clearinghouse. go to http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/program ... [truncated]
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Due by April 12, 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 a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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FSC requested documentation that fire extinguishers were serviced, however provider has not responded. Technical assistance was provided that the program facility must properly maintain fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A10BC at all times. All staff must be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher within 30 days of their employment date. Documentation of such training must be maintained in the personnel file. Travel distance to the nearest extinguisher must not be more than 75 feet from rooms occupied by children. A fire extinguisher must be present in areas where food is prepared. Extended time frame due to summer break.
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Due by August 18, 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
22-04
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 training transcripts for staff listed on the supplemental sheet and requested training update from provider on 6/14/2023. 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 h ... [truncated]
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Due by August 18, 2023
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
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 was unable to review fire inspection. 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 documented and maintained on fil ... [truncated]
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Due by November 3, 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: Equipment or readiness
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The program did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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FSC observed fire extinguisher tag and it was last serviced October 2021. Technical assistance was provided that the program facility must properly maintain fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A10BC at all times. Last fire drill was conducted on 4/6/2023. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route has not been conducted during school year. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not been conducted during school year. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill has not been conducted during school year. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill has not been conducted during school year.
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Due by June 3, 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
22-04
Medium concern: Staff training
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The program did not have at least one staff member with current and valid infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
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FSC reviewed staff files and staff do not have CPR training. Per provider, staff have to renew CPR training. One staff has training, but is not present at the school during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that in addition to pre-service and in-service training requirements for personnel, each school readiness program must have at least one staff member with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. One staff member satisfying these training requirements must be present at all times that children are in care, both on-site and on field trips
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 expired background 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. 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 of clearance from the five-year re-screening for the operator and all program personnel must be maintained in the personnel file. 4. Personnel must be re-scree ... [truncated]
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Due by May 17, 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)
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 three staff files for staff pending to complete training from previous inspection. These staff have not completed training. An additional three staff files were reviewed and are also pending to complete training. Technical assistance was provided that 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 this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 3, 2023
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-02
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
How do you manage the background screening process to ensure that all staff and volunteers remain up-to-date with their five-year re-screening requirements?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from March 2024 show that a staff background screening had expired and required a new check. Discussing the current monitoring system for these renewals provides insight into how the center maintains compliance with safety standards.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required annual in-service training on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that some staff members had not completed their required annual in-service training hours for the fiscal year. Asking about the current tracking system helps ensure that professional development requirements are consistently met for all personnel.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on May 29, 2026.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that new staff members have finished all necessary preservice training before they begin working unsupervised with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that some personnel had not completed required preservice training prior to having unsupervised contact with children. This question helps clarify the center's current onboarding and supervision procedures.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on May 29, 2026.
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Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how the center maintains documentation for volunteers to ensure all required forms are on file before they start?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from March 2026 mention that a volunteer acknowledgement form was not on file at the time of the inspection. Asking about current record-keeping practices helps families understand how the center manages documentation for all individuals in the classroom.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on May 29, 2026.
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General question
How often do you conduct internal reviews of your emergency preparedness documentation, such as fire inspection reports and extinguisher maintenance records?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular review of emergency equipment and documentation is a standard practice for maintaining a safe environment. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to keeping safety records current and organized.