Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that when the provider entered the home from outside play time with the children an air freshener spray can that was inside of a car seat on the floor was in children's reach. Technical assistance was provided. Corrective action: The provider removed the air freshener can from the car seat and placed it where it was not reachable for the children. 7.2 Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Poisonous Items B. All potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation.
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Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
Official code
10-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that there were non-related diaper changing items on the diaper changing table. Technical assistance was provided. Provider did remove all unrelated items off of the diaper changing table. 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. B. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized
Official code
23-04
Higher concern: Background screening
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The written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a place accessible to the parents and to the inspection authority for review. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) School Readiness [SR]
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Licensing Specialist did not observe a daily activity plan posted. Technical assistance was provided. Provider posted a daily activity log before inspection was completed. 2 General Requirements 2.5 Planned/Unplanned Activities Each age group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in a conspicuous location accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardian. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and include scheduled activities that: A. Promote emotional, ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Planned Activities (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed hazardous items in the yard such as bricks, a water hose, a lose wooden board on the fence. Technical Assistance was provided. 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. L. All equipment, fences, and objects on the homes premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Per Provider she will hire someone to clean up the yard and removed all hazardous items from the yard.
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Health Requirements [SR]
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There is no separation of where the children play area is that leads to the remaining open area of the back yard where another separate building is located that has a broken window on the side of that building on the property. Technical assistance was provided was provided. 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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There was no documentation, maintained for 12 months that routine inspections were conducted at least monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, J
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that there was no documentation of routine safety inspections conducted in play area. Technical Assistance was provided. 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements J. Maintenance shall include checks at least every month of all supports above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Documentation must be maintained for a 12-month period. Provider will submit to licensing specialist a copy of updated maintenance log.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Weekly meal and snack menus were not planned, written and available for review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that there was no written weekly planned menu. Technical assistance was provided. 7:14 Food and Nutrition 7.14 Food and Nutrition A. Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. Children are at a higher risk for contracting food-borne illness, as their bodies are in the process of growing, developing, and building adequate immune systems to fight illness. While some food -borne illnesses originate at farms or food manufacturing plants, the majority are the result of poor food handling practices. Ch ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
Official code
20-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
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A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.13, D
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that Provider did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator. Technical assistance was provided. 7.13 Food Preparation/Storage D. Refrigerators/freezers must have accurate food grade thermometers designed to measure cold storage temperature and these 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 further temperature te ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
Official code
20-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
The licensing Specialist observed that the Provider only conducted 2 fire drills within the past year, 1 in Aug. 2023 and 1 in April 2024. Technical assistance was provided. 7.21 Fire Drills A. During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Provider will conduct a fire drill before reinspection and update all necessary documentation.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The operator did not have a written emergency preparedness plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that the provider did not have a written emergency preparedness plan. Technical assistance was provided. 7.22 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator shall develop a written emergency preparedness plan to include, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the family day care home during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (tornadoes). The plan must describe how the home will notify and update parents/guardians. Daily attendance rosters must be used to account for all children once gathered in a safe space after exit and upon return to the home. Provider will have a written emergency preparedness plan and ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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During the homes licensure year, the operator failed to conduct a minimum of one drill for each procedure outlined in the emergency preparedness plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, B Health Requirements [SR]
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The Provider had only conducted 2 fire drills within the past year. Aug 2023 and April 2024 and no evacuation route posted. Technical assistance was provided. 7.22 Emergency Preparedness B. Emergency preparedness drills shall be conducted when children are in care. Each drill, excluding the fire drills, outlined in the emergency preparedness plan must be practiced a minimum of one time per year. Provider will conduct an emergency preparedness drill before reinspection and have all updated documentation.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed (3) children files with no updated health exam. Technical assistance was provided. 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. B. The Student Health Examination shall be completed b ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
Official code
32-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F Children's Records [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that the provider did not have parent signatures for 3 children files. Technical assistance was provided. 8.3 Enrollment Information A. The operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting the child into care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent that contains all the information required by the Departments form. CF-FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. C. The enrollment information shall ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
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 potentially hazardous items are kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted an instance where a hazardous item was accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for all children in care.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that your daily activity plans are consistently posted and accessible for parents to review?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that the daily activity plan was not posted as required. This question helps parents understand how the provider keeps families informed about the daily curriculum.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and document your routine safety checks for the outdoor play area?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 show multiple findings regarding outdoor play area maintenance and documentation. This question helps parents understand how the provider ensures the play space remains clean and in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for scheduling and documenting the various emergency preparedness drills you conduct throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2024 identified gaps in conducting and documenting required emergency and fire drills. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center prepares for various emergency scenarios.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the diaper changing area?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that unrelated items were found in the diaper changing area. This question helps parents understand the provider's hygiene and sanitation practices.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.