An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the paint on the wall for the 2nd and 3rd grade classroom was chipping. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. 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 inspect ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies on a table in the art classroom accessible to the children. During the time of the inspection this standard was back into compliance by the teacher removing and placing all cleaning supplies out of reach of children. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection, the Staff advised the Licensing Specialist that there was no proof documentation of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2 Fire Safety A . 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [A fire drill was not conducted for current year 2025(last fire drill conducted on 3/21/24)]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill log and observed that the last fire drill was conducted on 3/21/24. There was no documentation to proof that a fire drill was conducted on the current year 2025. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. 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 April 14, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the program's refrigerator did not have an appropriate thermometer. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food Storage F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require furt ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Food Acceptance Log was not retained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection, the Staff advised the Licensing Specialist that the program participated in catered food. During the time of the inspection, the Staff advised the Licensing Specialist that the program does not have a Food Acceptance log, During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 Food Safety E. If a facility chooses to provide or make available food to children in care from an outside source, such as a caterer, or a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards, or as the result of a learni ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
Official code
27-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored childcare personnel trainings and observed that (3) childcare personnel did not complete the required School Readiness preservice training. According to the School Readiness Handbook, Section 3.1 Preservice 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. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2025
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the staff advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 8 employees. The Licensing Specialist monitored the childcare personnel records and observed that (3) childcare personnel out of the (8) did not have copies of records available for review by the licensing authority. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Personnel Records 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
Due by April 7, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
Official code
43-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 5 of the 8 childcare personnel records and observed that all 5 childcare personnel Child Abuse and Neglect form was expired, According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Personnel Records 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.
The programs storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Non-Compliance 13-03: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed chemicals accessible to the children in the Middle School building, in that there was Clorox bleach (x2) and Disinfectant spray bottle on a table in the room. In an closet with the door open, there was Car Wash cleaner, paint and primer, Stain and Poly, pine cleaner and ajax. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially ... [truncated]
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]
Report comments
The last fire drill was conducted on 3/21/2024. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 12/2024. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/14/2021. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
22-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 [Staff advised that drills are conducted monthly, a fire drill, a lockdown drill or tornado drill. They do not conduct fire drills monthly. I fire drill was not conducted in February 2024, December 2023, November 2023, October 2023, and September 2023. ]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the last fire drill was conducted on 3/21/2024. Staff advised that drills are conducted monthly, a fire drill, a lockdown drill or tornado drill. They do not conduct fire drills monthly. I fire drill was not conducted in February 2024, December 2023, November 2023, October 2023, and September 2023. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 May 3, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
22-06
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 [5 classrooms in use with one teacher in each classroom. Licensing Specialist observed the training transcript for each of the 5 teachers in the classroom and show that the School Readiness Pre-Service training was not completed. ]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 5 classrooms in use with one teacher in each classroom. Licensing Specialist observed the training transcript for each of the 5 teachers in the classroom and show that the School Readiness Pre-Service training was not completed. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was no documentation showing that the fire extinguisher training was completed for 8 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
28-06
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The program did not have at least one staff member with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
During the inspection, staff advised that no one has a current CPR and First Aid card/certificate. Licensing Specialist advised that each classroom that the children occupied needs to have 1 child care personnel with a current CPR and First Aid Certificate/Card. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least on ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - First Aid Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32)
Official code
30-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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]
Report comments
During the inspection, staff advised that no one has a current CPR and First Aid card/certificate. Licensing Specialist advised that each classroom that the children occupied needs to have 1 child care personnel with a current CPR and First Aid Certificate/Card. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least on ... [truncated]
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Due by May 3, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - CPR Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32)
Official code
31-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
40-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 8 child care personnel did not have documentation that the 5131 form (Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on site. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
Official code
40-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Program personnel did not have an employment application on file. (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
40-02: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 8 child care personnel did not have documentation that their employment application on site. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
Official code
40-02
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]
Inspector notes
41-02: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 8 child care personnel did not have documentation that the Background Screening Clearinghouse with an eligibility date for DCF child care on site. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 Backgro ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
Official code
41-02
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. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
41-04: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 8 child care personnel did not have documentation that the 5 year employment history check verification was conducted on site. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 must m ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
Official code
41-04
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 does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that during inspections in 2024 and 2025, cleaning supplies were found in areas accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for all children.
Context
The 2025 finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the process for ensuring that all staff members are fully trained in CPR and first aid?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted that the program did not have at least one staff member with current CPR and first aid certification present during all hours of operation. This question helps parents understand how the center verifies that staff certifications are current and that coverage is maintained.
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Finding-specific
How does the center stay on top of regular fire drills and ensure that all required emergency preparedness documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 indicate that the facility lacked documentation for annual fire inspections and recent fire drills. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages its safety schedule and recordkeeping.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff have completed their required training and that these records are kept current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel meet professional development requirements.
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General question
How do you manage daily routines and communication with parents to ensure that all children are well-supervised throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages its daily supervision and communication helps parents feel confident about the care their children receive. This is a standard part of evaluating how a program supports child safety and parental peace of mind.