Outdoor play areas and equipment were not inspected prior to usage for basic health and safety and/or problems noted were not corrected before used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months.
Correction / follow-up note
The daily checklist (outdoor) was not completed. The provider stated she will keep the checklist with the daily attendance and document it daily. This brings this area into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 41 - Equipment Maintenance: IV.D.
Official code
41-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Indoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months.
Correction / follow-up note
The daily checklist (indoor) was not completed. The provider stated she will keep the checklist with the daily attendance and document it daily. This brings this area into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 51 - Clean/General Good Order: IV.I
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 [the brochures were not distibuted in August through September 2023].
Correction / follow-up note
The plan is to send each parent a copy of the brochure and obtain a signature. This brings this area into compliance.
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 [the brochures were not distrubuted in September 2023].
Correction / follow-up note
The plan is to send each parent a copy of the brochure and obtain a signature. This brings this area into compliance.
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
Report finding
The DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was no longer current for the child(ren) enrolled.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain an updated form for the child noted on the Confidential Page. Not Monitored Comments No current medications.
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 12 - Immunization Certificate: II.A.
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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A written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [not documented for August, September, October, November or December 2023].
Correction / follow-up note
The provider stated she will keep her fire drill log near the sign in sign out sheet rather than in the glass cabinet for easier access. This brings this area into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 21 - Fire Drills: III.A.
Official code
21-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The family child care home had 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.
Report comments
The provider will put her daily log with her daily sign in and out sheets for better access.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 41 - Equipment Maintenance: IV.D.
Official code
41-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months.
Report comments
The provider will put her daily log with her daily sign in and out sheets for better access.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 51 - Clean/General Good Order: IV.I
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
One child was not signed in today, 1/20/23. The provider will begin using a separate attendance sheet along with the parent sign in/sign out sheet. This brings this area into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 14 - Daily Attendance: II.A.
Official code
14-01
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
How do you currently manage and track daily attendance for all children in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in January 2025 show that daily attendance documentation was not fully maintained at that time. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the provider ensures every child is accounted for throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your process for performing and documenting daily safety checks of your indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation for daily safety checks of play spaces has been a recurring topic in past reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for ensuring these routine checks are completed and recorded consistently.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all children's health and immunization records stay up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate that keeping immunization records current has been a repeated area of focus. Understanding how the provider tracks these deadlines helps parents feel confident that health documentation is managed proactively.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep parents informed about your daily routines and any changes to your safety documentation practices?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Open communication between providers and families is essential for a collaborative care environment. This question helps parents understand how the center shares information and maintains transparency regarding their daily operations.
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that all required safety logs and records are easily accessible for review?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Maintaining organized and accessible records is a key part of professional childcare management. Asking about this practice gives parents insight into how the provider stays organized and prepared for routine administrative oversight.