The home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current certification in pediatric CPR procedures and/or first aid training. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current CPR and First aid training.
The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator for the operators 12 month licensing period. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.6.1
Inspector notes
Provider stated she misplaced in service certificates. Technical assistance was provided, Licensing Specialist assisted provider with steps to login into child care training portal. Provider was unable to reset password due to incorrect email address listed in the training portal. Licensing Specialist emailed provider steps on how to get email address updated so she can complete in service hours. See supplemental
The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator for the operators 12 month licensing period. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.6.1
Correction / follow-up note
The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator for the operators 12-month licensing period 07/06/2024 - 07/05/2025. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding completion of annual in-service. Licensing Specialist shared that all courses on the DCF training portal are currently free and a good resource to use for completing in-service training requirements.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2026
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
Official code
07-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The written record of fire drills was missing the following: [ date & time of the drill]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist, observed the fire drill log. The log was missing the dates for 2025: October and November. Technical assistance: D. A current attendance record and parent/guardian contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the home during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire dr ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
The written record of fire drills was missing the following: [ date & time of the drill]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, Program Manager, observed the fire drill log. The log was missing the dates for 2024: July, August, September, October, November and 2025: February, March, April, May, June. Technical assistance: D. A current attendance record and parent/guardian contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the home during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date , number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be main ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
The operator had no written plan to provide at least one substitute, minimally 18 years old, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2
Correction / follow-up note
3.2 Substitute The operator must have a written plan to provide at least one substitute, 18 years of age or older, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. There is not a written plan for substitute.
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2024
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Background screening
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Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S.
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4.1 Initial Screening Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. Husband (Household member) has not complet ... [truncated]
The surface of the diaper changing area was not impermeable. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18
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7.18 Diapering Area Cleanliness/Sanitization When children in diapers are in care, there shall be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. The diaper changing surface is not impermeable, will be replaced.
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized
Official code
23-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B
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8.1 Health/Immunization Records A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
Official code
31-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A
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8.2 Student Health Records A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health examination from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. There is a child with missing physical forms.
Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1
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4.1 Initial Screening Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. Upon checking BGS there is a household mem ... [truncated]
The home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current certification in pediatric CPR procedures and/or first aid training. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C
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C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the home and available for review by the licensing authority. There is no current staff member with a current CPR and First aid certification.
Correction status
Due by January 3, 2024
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
Official code
07-05
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
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Child care personnel failed to grant the licensing authority access to the family day care home, or any portion thereof, during the hours of operation. s. 402.311, F.S.
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9.1 Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation A. Child care personnel must allow access to the entire premises of the home to inspect for compliance with family day care home and large family child care home minimum standards pursuant to s. 402.311, Florida Statute. Child care personnel must not interfere with or prevent the licensing authority from copying records, photographing or recording a location/activity on the premises as documentation for the inspection. On 12/07/2023 FSC arrived at the home, I rung the video door alarm, knocked on the door and no one answered. At this visit the owner was contacted and she advised she took her husband to the hospital the night before ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 3, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B
Correction status
Due by January 20, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
Official code
31-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B Children's Records [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Corrective action is needed. Technical Assistance: The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have docume ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 20, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
Official code
31-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A
Correction status
Due by January 20, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
Official code
32-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2
Correction / follow-up note
Corrective action is needed. Technical Assistance: The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized pr The updated health forms were never emailed to the DCF office of licensing.
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 18.2, number 2)
Correction / follow-up note
Corrective action is needed. Technical Assistance: The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have docume ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
Official code
31-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2
Correction / follow-up note
Corrective action is needed. Technical Assistance: The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health.
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
Official code
32-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [two out of the four children enrolled, did not have a documentation to show that a notification was done in April 2023. ].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
Correction / follow-up note
Corrective action is needed. Technical Assistance: Annually, during the months of April and September, the operator must provide parents with information regarding the potential for distracted parents to fail to drop off a child at the family day care home or the large family child care home and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
Official code
33-10
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 describe your current process for ensuring all staff and substitutes have up-to-date background screenings?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an instance in June 2026 where a substitute's background screening had expired. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that there is always someone on-site who holds a current certification in pediatric CPR and first aid?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate this has been a topic of concern in multiple reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current staffing and training practices to ensure compliance.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure all safety requirements are met?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2025 noted that fire drill logs were missing required dates. This question helps parents understand how the center manages and documents its emergency preparedness routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking of children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current while they are enrolled?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2023 and 2024 show instances where immunization or health examination forms were expired or missing. This question helps clarify how the center stays organized with required health documentation.
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General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines, such as diapering or meal times, and how do you ensure these practices are consistent?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a provider communicates daily care routines helps parents feel confident in the center's transparency and consistency. This question provides insight into how the center keeps families informed about their child's daily experience.