The home's first aid kit did not include: [ soap and hand sanitizer, adhesive bandages, disposable non-porous gloves, cotton balls or applicators, sterile gauze pads or rolls, tweezers, pre-moistened wipes, scissors, a current First Aid & CPR resource guide]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.19
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At the time of the inspection, the providers first aid kit was missing many things. TA was provided to get the items that are listed above. The provider ordered another first aid kit during the inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 11, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 24 - First Aid Kit
Official code
24-05
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 [none of the children had the form completed for the month of April 2026.].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
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At the time of the inspection, the children did not have the distracted driver form completed by the parents for the month of April. TA was provided that the form is required to be signed in the month of September also, and a copy was emailed to the provider during the inspection. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they have 5 children enrolled and all childrens files were reviewed. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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 [7] children observed in care and their ages were [1-3]. 402.302(8), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1
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At the time of the re-inspection, the provider had 7 children ages 1-3 present, and the provider is only allowed to have 6 children. The provider has called a parent to come and pick up their child. The child that is listed in the supplemental was picked by their parent during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/ Ratio
Official code
01-01
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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At the time of the re-inspection, the provider has still not completed a monthly check since 7/24/24. TA was provided for the provider to conduct a check of the outdoor equipment by the due date. This check is required monthly.
Correction status
Due by August 20, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the provider has not done a physical inspection since 7/24/24. TA was provided that this inspection is due monthly, and the provider will need to complete one before the due date.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2025
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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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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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher expired at the end of May. The tag is May 2024 and expired May 2025. TA was provided that the provider will need to have the extinguisher serviced by the due date.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-03
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the provider had not conducted a fire drill in the months of March, April or May. TA was provided that a drill is required monthly. The fire drill must be conducted monthly except in the moths the provider conducts a weather or lock down drill. A fire drill was conducted with the licensing specialist during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-01
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
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At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the children's files and the children that are listed in the supplemental had expired immunizations. TA was provided that all children must have a current immunization by the due date.
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
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At the time of the inspection, the provider had not conducted a fire drill since August. TA was provided that a fire drill has to be conducted monthly. The provider will also need to complete 2 emergency drills, a lock down and a weather drill and those can be done in place of the fire drill. The provider is being given more time due to the holidays and the children will not return until January 8th, 2024.
Correction status
Due by January 8, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-01
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 month of September was not completed for all the children enrolled.].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
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At the time of the inspection, the children did not have the Distracted Driver form completed for the month of September. TA was provided that the Distracted Driver is due in the months of April and September annually. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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
How do you manage daily attendance and staffing to ensure the home always stays within the licensed capacity for children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted an instance where more children were present than the licensed capacity allowed. This question helps understand the current processes in place to maintain appropriate ratios at all times.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring the first aid kit is fully stocked and ready for use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that the first aid kit was missing several required items. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps clarify how the provider ensures safety supplies are always available.
Context
Correction is due by 7/11/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for conducting and documenting the required monthly safety inspections of outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where documentation for monthly outdoor equipment checks was not maintained as required. This question helps parents understand how the provider tracks these important safety tasks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of your monthly emergency and fire drill schedule to ensure all requirements are met?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from past inspections indicate that monthly fire drills were not consistently conducted. This question helps parents learn about the current system for managing and documenting emergency preparedness drills.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all required parent-signed forms, such as distracted driver information, are collected and updated on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation for specific annual parent forms was missing during previous visits. This question helps parents understand how the provider manages administrative recordkeeping requirements.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.