The pet was not immunized though vaccinations are available for this type of animal. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed one dog present that had immunization records present during inspection, showing that the dogs vaccinations expired 10/19/2025. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Family Day Care Home and Large Family Child Care Home Handbook during inspection: 7.1 Animal Vaccinations Animals, pets or fowl must be properly vaccinated, if vaccinations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease. Animals that are poisonous, aggressive, venomous, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Custodial parents or legal guardian must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises of t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
Official code
09-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed one fire extinguisher that did not have a current certificate during inspection. The certificate observed during inspection expired on 3/2026. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Family Day Care Home and Large Family Child Care Home Handbook: 7.11 Fire Safety B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate. Corrective Action: Provider is to obtain a current certificate for the fire extinguisher & submit a photograph of the current certificate to the Licensing Specialist via e-mail.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed all 6 enrolled childrens immunization records during inspection. Licensing Specialist observed one childs immunization record during inspection that had expired on 5/5/2026. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Family Day Care Home and Large Family Child Care Home Handbook: 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) ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
Official code
31-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
Inspector notes
During inspection, provider did not have any of the 5 children signed into the attendance roster with the time each child entered the home. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Family Day Care Home and Large Family Child Care Home Handbook during inspection: 8.4 Daily Attendance A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. Corrective A ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
The provider failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a substitute worked in their home each day for the preceding 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2, C Staffing Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
LS could not observe the hours that the substitute worked due to the hours not being documented. LS gave technical assistance from the FDCH & LFCCH Handbook: 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. C. Any changes to the plan must be reported to the licensing office within 5 working days. All hours worked by the substitute must be documented in writing and maintained for 12 months Corrective Action: Provider is to document the hours that the substitute works for the month of March 2026 & submit the documentation to LS via e-mail.
Correction status
Due by April 1, 2026
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
Official code
05-05
Higher concern: Background screening
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Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 Staffing Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
LS observed one person that is a household member 18 or older that was present during operational hours and was not background screened. LS gave technical assistance from the Florida Statutes & the FDCH & LFCCH Handbook 402.313 Family day care homes. (3) Child care personnel in family day care homes shall be subject to the applicable screening provisions contained in ss. 402.305(2) and 402.3055. For purposes of screening in family day care homes, the term includes any member over the age of 12 years of a family day care home operators family, or persons over the age of 12 years residing with the operator in the family day care home. Members of the operators family, or persons ... [truncated]
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B Children's Records [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
LS observed attendance records during inspection and observed that there were no arrival or departure times on the attendance records during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the FDCH & LFCCH Handbook 8.4 Daily Attendance A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to Licensing Specialist all enrolled ... [truncated]
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Due by April 1, 2026
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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 tracking daily attendance and ensuring all sign-in records are complete?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that maintaining accurate daily attendance records has been a recurring area of focus in recent inspections. This question helps clarify the current system in place to ensure all children are accounted for throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
What is your policy regarding pets on the premises, and how do you ensure their health and vaccination records are kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a finding regarding pet vaccination documentation. This question allows the provider to explain how they now manage and verify these health records.
Context
The provider was given a correction due date of 5/28/2026 for this item.
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Finding-specific
How do you handle background screening and documentation for any household members or substitutes who may be present?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2026 noted a finding regarding background screening requirements. This question helps parents understand the current practices for ensuring all individuals in the home meet regulatory standards.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage fire safety equipment and ensure that all required certifications are current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from May 2026 indicate a finding regarding the currency of fire extinguisher certification. This question helps parents understand the current process for monitoring and maintaining safety equipment.
Context
The provider was given a correction due date of 5/28/2026 for this item.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping children's immunization records organized and ensuring they remain current while enrolled?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 included a finding regarding an expired immunization record. This question helps clarify how the center tracks these documents to ensure they stay up to date.
Context
The provider was given a correction due date of 5/28/2026 for this item.