Supervision of children in the [heat] group was inadequate in that [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Complaint alleges that when parent went to pick up his son at 3: 00.pm, age 8, from summer camp, the staff could not locate his son. It took them 30 minutes and they still could not locate his son. They reached out to another teacher, who was on a field trip in West Palm Beach with 6-year-olds, who they described the child to that individual. The parent did not authorize his son to go on this, or any, field trip. One of the owners called the father to explain to him what happened after his staff informed him of what was happening. Parent was informed that there was a mix up with the name because they have another student with the same name. The child did not return from West ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the course of a complaint inspection related to field trips the following non-compliance was observed; In the incident where a child was mistakenly taken on a field trip in the place of another child that had a similar name, the transportation log did not include the child in question.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 2.7, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Complaint alleges that when parent went to pick up his son at 3: 00.pm, age 8, from summer camp, the staff could not locate his son. It took them 30 minutes and they still could not locate his son. They reached out to another teacher, who was on a field trip in West Palm Beach with 6-year-olds, who they described the child to that individual. The parent did not authorize his son to go on this, or any, field trip. One of the owners called the father to explain to him what happened after his staff informed him of what was happening. Parent was informed that there was a mix up with the name because they have another student with the same name. The child did not return from West ... [truncated]
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The protective covering along the side of the seat (first row) needs to be properly secured. The covering was previously missing and was replaced, but needs to be secured. The deadline to come into compliance has been extended. The other items, cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection, were found to be in compliance during today's revisit inspection.
Correction status
Due by June 11, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
The facility was given a technical assistance regarding not having enough shade on the playground during an inspection on 4/11/24. During today's visit, it was observed that the facility still does not have adequate shade.
Correction status
Due by June 11, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
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 [SEE COMMENTS]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
There were no fire drills documented as being conducted for the months of April and May. The provider has been informed that the 2 missing drills need to be made up and must be conducted no later than 6/7/24. The facility will still need to complete a drill for the month of June.
Correction status
Due by June 7, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Supervision of children in the [SEE COMMENTS] group was inadequate in that [SEE COMMENTS]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
On several different occasions during this inspections, children were observed unsupervised. Children were observed walking from one area of the facility through the cafeteria to other areas within the facility (spring floor through cafeteria to bathroom, green room through cafeteria to bathroom, office through cafeteria to cubby area, etc.) and no staff members were present in the cafeteria on many of those occasions. Additionally, one child locked himself in a storage/office area and there were no staff members present in the storage/office area. The child did not unlock the door when asked to do so by staff members; one of them went to the office to get the key to unlock t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 11, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The following repairs are needed: MAIN GYM/SPRING FLOOR - replace missing protective cover for outlet by entry to area - repair broken protective outlet cover along blue wall - remove blower for bounce house - relocate bounce house, blocking exit door SOCCER AREA - trim fraying edges of turf - repair areas of turf where there are gaps in surface BATHROOMS - replace missing caps at base of toilets (both girls and boys bathrooms) VANS - the protective black casing for the seatbelt latches was missing/broken for several of the seatbelts (VIN #: 2875, 6276) - replace missing A/C vent in ceiling of van (VIN #: 1780) - the flooring was fraying and needs to be trimmed/repaired (VIN ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have at least one staff member with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Several staff members observed supervising a group of children did not have proof of completing CPR certification.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for staff. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
The Clearinghouse eligibility letter was not complete for 3 staff members. Each of the staff members had an "Agency Review Required" indicated in areas where it should have indicated "Eligible."
Correction status
Due by April 11, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
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
Can you walk me through the current procedures for ensuring children are accounted for during field trips?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2025 noted a concern regarding the supervision and tracking of a child during a field trip. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center verifies attendance and ensures each child is on the correct trip.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to verify that transportation logs are accurate before a vehicle departs?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in June 2025 identified a gap in maintaining transportation logs for children. This question allows the provider to explain their current check-and-balance system for vehicle safety.
Context
The correction for this finding was completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have their required background screenings completed and documented?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from April 2024 indicated that some staff documentation was incomplete at that time. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for maintaining staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you monitor supervision levels throughout the facility during the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that supervision has been a topic of discussion in more than one inspection report. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center maintains active oversight of children in all areas.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for conducting regular maintenance checks to ensure the facility remains in good repair?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that facility maintenance was a repeated topic across multiple visits. This question allows the provider to explain their current routine for identifying and addressing repair needs.