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]
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Fire extinguisher expired on 12/2025. Provider is taking it to be reinspected.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B Licensed Family [SR]
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The child was secured with a seat belt restraint. The provider reported that the parent did not leave a booster seat for the child. As a result, the child was placed in a seat belt rather than a booster seat, as shown in the photo
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
Official code
03-05
Higher concern: Transportation
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A permission and transportation release form, signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian, for planned and/or unplanned activities occurring off the family day care home property was not on file for the child(ren). FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, H Licensed Family [SR]
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Technical assistance provided that if provider wanted to add transportation to licensing a permission slip must be filled out and kept on file in order to transport children in care.
The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed.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]
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Pet vaccination expired on 6/12/2024 for pet name Chanel.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
Official code
09-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
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Child listed on supplement immunization expired on 11/16/2024.
Emergency information/telephone numbers were not posted on or near all telephones in the home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, A (Section 14, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
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Emergency information/telephone numbers were not posted. TA: Emergency information/telephone numbers need to be posted at all times.
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 13.1, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
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Counselor observed the provider's fire extinguisher was not up to date. The fire extinguisher expired in June 2022. Provider will need to have the fire extinguisher inspected. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the fire extinguisher has a current certificate at all times.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2023
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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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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) Children's Records [SR]
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Counselor observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have updated immunization records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that children have updated immunization records within 30 days of enrollment. Provider will need to get updated immunization records for the children listed on the confidential page.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have updated health records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that children have updated health records within 30 days of enrollment. Provider will need to get updated health records for the children listed on the confidential page.
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 (Section 2.1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider did not have a writing plan for the substitute. Technical assistance provided ensuring that there is a writing plan for the substitute in case of a temporary/emergency basis. Completed at time of inspection. The provider completed a written plan for the substitute.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
Official code
05-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed.Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 9, number 10) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that the provider had two puppies in the home with no current vaccinations. The provider will need to get up-to-date vaccinations for both puppies. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider keeps updated vaccination records for the puppies.
Correction status
Due by June 22, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
Official code
09-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider to not have electrical outlet covers. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has electrical outlet covers in all outlets while children are in care. The provider will need to place outlet covers in the outlets.
Correction status
Due by June 22, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
Official code
13-06
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 your process for ensuring all children are properly secured in age-appropriate restraints during transportation?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection note a concern regarding the use of seat belts instead of required booster seats during transport. This question helps clarify current safety protocols for vehicle travel.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to verify that all required transportation permission slips are signed and kept on file before a child is transported?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 identified that a signed transportation release form was missing for a child. This question helps confirm that your current recordkeeping process ensures all necessary authorizations are in place.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle daily safety checks to ensure that areas accessible to children are free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from 2023 noted a concern regarding electrical outlet covers. This question helps parents understand your routine for monitoring the environment to keep it safe for children.
Context
The issue was corrected following the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and certification schedule for your fire safety equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that fire extinguisher certification has been a topic of concern in multiple reports, including a 2026 finding. This question helps parents understand how you track equipment maintenance to ensure everything remains current.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on 5/28/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your system for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that keeping health and immunization documentation current has been a recurring topic in past inspections. This question helps families understand how you stay organized with these important records.