During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [in a year]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed provider has no conducted an fire drill in the past year. 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.
Correction status
Due by March 30, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
The facility is licensed to serve [100] children. A total of [125] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed there were 124 children present The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity.
Correction status
Due by December 4, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed provider have not conducted a lockdown drill in the past two years. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill
Correction status
Due by December 4, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Technical assistance, Annually, during the months of August and September, the program must provide parents with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus.
Correction status
Due by January 4, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [staff has been working since Oct 5, 2021 needs to finish her training]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Report comments
This is at fine level. Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or training requirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department of Health, or others, as applicable.
Correction status
Due by December 11, 2023
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [Staff has been working since Oct 5, 2021 needs to finish her training. ]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Report comments
Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or training requirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department of Health, or others, as applicable.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2023
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [Staff needs to finish the training]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Report comments
Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or trainingrequirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department ofHealth, or others, as applicable.
Correction status
Due by September 18, 2023
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TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
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]
Report comments
Unsupervised staff who's been working since 2/22/2023 has not started the training. Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or training requirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department of Health, or others, as applicable.
Correction status
Due by August 7, 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]
Inspector notes
Last fire drill was conducted on 3/7/2023 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 3/7/2023 As technical assistance, the licensing counselor REQUESTED that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider: agreed to conduct the fire drill next time of inspection Fire drill form missing elements: One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on , and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on . Fire inspection 4/27/2021 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 inspec ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 16, 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
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]
Report comments
Unsupervised staff who's been working since 2021 has not started the training. Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or training requirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department of Health, or others, as applicable.
Correction status
Due by June 16, 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
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring that monthly fire drills are conducted and documented?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection in March 2026 noted that fire drills were not being conducted monthly as required. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains its safety schedule today.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on April 29, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and schedule your required emergency preparedness drills, such as lockdown or inclement weather drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that emergency preparedness drills have been a recurring topic in reports from 2024 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the system they use to ensure all required safety drills are completed on time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections between 2023 and 2024 indicate that staff training documentation was an area of focus. Understanding how the center manages staff credentials helps provide confidence in their hiring and onboarding practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you communicate important health and safety information, such as flu awareness, to parents throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a gap in providing parents with specific health information. This question helps confirm how the center currently keeps families informed about health-related topics.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team monitor classroom capacity throughout the day to ensure it stays within the licensed limits?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2024 noted a finding regarding the number of children present exceeding the licensed capacity. Asking about current monitoring practices helps explain how the center manages group sizes.