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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Licensing specialist observed fire extinguisher in the FDCH and it was last serviced January 2025. Technical assistance was provided that The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
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Due by April 17, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
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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Licensing specialist reviewed two children files with expired immunization records. Technical assistance was provided that A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age ... [truncated]
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed parent's sign-in and sign-out logs. None of the children were signed in today (inspection day). Technical assistance was provided that A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. 10 of 10 childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: All files reviewed and newly enrolled children since th ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 26, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L Staffing Requirements [SR]
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Licensing specialist reviewed facility's Clearinghouse Employee Roster list. Personnel was not updated. Technical assistance was provided that the employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date within ten days of termination for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when employment terminates, or a household member is no longer residing in the home. Provider tried logging onto her Clearinghouse account to update roster. Currently does not have access. Addit ... [truncated]
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 Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed 11 cats in the household during the inspection. Documentation for current vaccination records were available for 4 of them. Technical assistance was provided that animals, pets or fowl must be properly vaccinated, if vaccinations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease. Animals that are poisonous, aggressive, venomous, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Custodial parents or legal guardian must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises of the home. Such information may be provided by way of a parent flyer, a notification statement, or a statement included in the ch ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 5, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
Official code
09-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B Children's Records [SR]
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Licensing specialist was unable to review attendance logs. Technical assistance was provided that daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. 6 of 6 childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: All children enrolled and newly enrolled children since the last inspection. ENFORCEMENT
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Due by October 5, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
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
FSC was unable to review vaccinations for 4 cats in the household. Technical assistance was provided that animals, pets or fowl must be properly vaccinated, if vaccinations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease. Animals that are poisonous, aggressive, venomous, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Custodial parents or legal guardian must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises of the home. Such information may be provided by way of a parent flyer, a notification statement, or a statement included in the child's enrollment form. Documentation of current immunizations must be available for rev ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 15, 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 18.2, number 2) Children's Records [SR]
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FSC reviewed two children files with expired immunization records. Technical assistance was provided that A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immu ... [truncated]
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 walk me through your current process for maintaining accurate daily attendance records for all children in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that maintaining consistent daily attendance logs has been a topic of discussion during past inspections. Asking about the current process helps families understand how the provider ensures every child is accounted for throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all pets on the premises remain up-to-date with their required vaccinations?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation for pet vaccinations has been a recurring point of review. This question helps parents understand how the provider manages health requirements for animals in the home.
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Finding-specific
How do you handle staff background screening updates to ensure all personnel records remain current in the state system?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2024 inspection mention a finding regarding the maintenance of the employee roster in the state clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand the provider's current administrative practices for staff compliance.
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Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking and updating immunization records for the children enrolled in your program?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports indicate that keeping current immunization records has been identified as an area for improvement in the past. This question allows the provider to explain their current administrative process for managing these important health documents.
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Finding-specific
Can you share how you manage the maintenance schedule for your fire safety equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a need for updated fire extinguisher certification. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the provider ensures emergency readiness.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on May 4, 2026.