A child was observed napping or sleeping in a bedroom with the bedroom door closed.
Correction / follow-up note
Upon arrival there was a child sleeping in a bedroom with the door closed and another child sleeping in the back room with the door closed. Provider opened both doors and submitted a corrective action statement which states "I am aware the door was closed during naptime. I will ensure moving forward that the doors will be left open."
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 43 - Bedding: IV.F
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 [1 infant did not receive the brochure].
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1 infant did not receive the distracted driver brochure in April. Provider was reminded to distribute to all daycare children during the months of April and September.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
Official code
09-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The family child care home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan.
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Provider and substitute's annual refresher education of the home's exposure plan expired 6-17-25. Both provider and substitute signed new plans at time of inspection. PHYSICAL PLANT: IV.A.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 22 - Communicable Disease Control: III.B.
The family child care home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [it was not signed in Aug. or Sept. 2024].
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1 child did not have a flu brochure signed in August or September 2024. Provider was reminded to distribute for signature in Aug. or Sept. annually.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
Official code
09-05
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 [1 child did not have flyer signed in September].
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1 child did not have a distracted driver flyer on file for September 2024. Provider was reminded to distribute for signature in September and again in April. She will give the parent the flyer to sign.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit the student health exam for the 1 child who did not have one in their file at time of inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 1, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 11 - Physical Examination: II. A.
Official code
11-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was no longer current for the child(ren) enrolled.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a current immunization record which was found to be expired at time of inspeciton.
Correction status
Due by July 1, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 12 - Immunization Certificate: II.A.
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The family child care home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan.
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The provider and substitute's exposure control plan had expired. They both signed a refresher education of the home's exposure plan at time of inspection. New expiration for provider and substitute - 6-17-25. PHYSICAL PLANT: IV.A.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 22 - Communicable Disease Control: III.B.
Official code
22-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
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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.
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Provider's dog - Shadow's rabies vaccine expired 5-12-24. The dog did not receive a new rabies vaccine until 5-21-24. New expiration date for Shadow - 5-21-27. Max - (occassionally visits) - rabies expires 1-31-26.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 32 - Animals: IV.A.
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 monitoring children during naptime?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted an instance where a child was napping with a bedroom door closed. Asking about current monitoring practices helps parents understand how the facility ensures constant supervision during rest periods.
Context
The provider corrected this at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection in June 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the renewal of health and safety documentation for both the staff and the children in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation for health exams, immunizations, and staff exposure plans has been a repeated topic of discussion in past reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for keeping these important records up to date.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all pets on the premises remain up to date on their required vaccinations?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted that documentation for a pet's rabies vaccination was not current at that time. This question helps parents understand how the provider tracks and maintains these health records for animals present in the home.
Context
This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required safety information and brochures are shared with families on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official records indicate that maintaining documentation for required parent information, such as flu and distracted driver brochures, has been a recurring topic. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the facility stays organized with administrative requirements.
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General question
What is your approach to daily communication with parents regarding their child's routine and activities?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures that important updates are shared effectively. Understanding the provider's preferred methods for sharing information can help parents determine if the communication style fits their needs.