Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members, a juvenile family members, 12 and older (an FDLE check)]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 12 year old and 21 year old without background screening. Individuals were not supervising children. 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 mus ... [truncated]
Indoor play areas in the home were not clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that toys need to clean and swept off due to leaves, spider webs and standing water. 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. B. Tubs, buckets, and other open containers of water should be emptied immediately after use.
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 12/27/2025.
The operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
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Provider and substitute Child Abuse and Neglect expired on 12/15/2024.
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]
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The child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization - expired on 03/01/24. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that the operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 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 Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2
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The child listed on the supplemental had an expired health examination - expired 03/15/24. The child listed on the supplemental did not have a Part 1 of the Health Examination. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that the Operator secure for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form. The child listed on the supplemental did not have Part 1 of the Health Examination completed by the parent. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that Part 1 of the Health Examination form is completed by the parent/legal guardian. The child listed on the supplemental did not have a Part 1 of the Health Examination.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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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 [no documentation on file ].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
Correction / follow-up note
The seven (7) children listed on the inspection did not have documentation that the parent/legal guardian was provided information regarding distracted driver. Technical assistance provided to ensure that the Operator annually, during the months of April and September, 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. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
A family day care home may provide care for a maximum of: 4 children from birth to 12 months of age. 3 children from birth to 12 months of age, and other children, for a maximum total of six children. 6 preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. 10 children if no more than 5 are preschool age and, of those 5, no more than 2 are under 12 months of age. There were [11] children observed in care and their ages were [6 Preschool-age and 5 School-age children. ]. 402.302(8), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1 Licensed Family [SR]
Inspector notes
ELC staff observed 11(6 Preschool-age, 5 School-age) children while at the home. At the time of commencing the inspection 2 staff and 4 preschoolers were observed at the home. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the home should be in ratio at all times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/ Ratio
Official code
01-01
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. Staffing Requirements [SR]
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Counselor found that a household member background screening was expired. The household member should complete a background screening. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all household members should have a background screening completed every five years after the initial screening.
Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S. Staffing Requirements [SR]
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Counselor found that the substitute background screening is not eligible for child care. The substitute should complete a background screening. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all child care personnel are required to have a background screening.
The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E
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Counselor found that an electrical outlet was uncovered by the dining room table that children eat at. The electrical outlet was covered during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all electrical outlets should be covered.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
Official code
13-06
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
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Counselor found that a routine inspection was not completed since December 2022 of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. A routine inspection was completed during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a routine inspection should be conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-15
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
Counselor observed that the last fire drill was completed in December 2022 based on the fire log. A fire drill was completed during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a drill utilizing the approved alarm system or smoke detector should be completed monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-01
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
What steps have been taken to ensure all household members and staff are properly background screened?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that required background screenings were missing for certain household members. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these staffing requirements.
Context
Correction due date is 7/6/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you monitor the number of children in your care to ensure you always stay within your licensed capacity?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 identified a concern regarding the number of children present in the home. Discussing how the center manages daily attendance helps parents understand how supervision and ratios are maintained.
Context
Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team manage the tracking of child health and immunization records to ensure they stay up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of expired immunization and health examination forms for children in care between 2024 and 2025. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for monitoring these important documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for regularly inspecting the play areas to ensure they remain clean and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection noted that play areas were not maintained in a clean condition. Asking about the daily cleaning routine provides insight into how the environment is kept ready for children.
Context
Correction due date is 7/20/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about important safety reminders, such as the distracted driver policy?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center shares safety information helps parents feel confident that the provider keeps families informed about critical procedures and policies.