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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During review of clearinghouse LS noticed that Family members were missing from the clearinghouse rooster. Per Handbook 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 childcare 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.
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, Rand4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
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FSC observed Good Moral character form was not completed for employee. CF-FSP Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
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FSC observed an unscreened individual with the children, unsupervised. The owner stepped out to the post office for about 10 to 15 minutes and the unscreened individual was left in the home with the children watching them. At the time of arrival, the owner was not home, when the owner arrived opened the door and noticed the children in the backyard playing supervised by the unscreened individual. Provider came into compliance by removing the unscreened individual from the school. Please take a look at the supplemental. TA an operator, substitute, employee, volunteer, and all household members must be re-screened as outlined in sections 402.313 and 402.3131, F.S, following a b ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Supervision
Official code
08-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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FSC observed cleaning supplies and other products were accessible to children in the bathroom. All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. B. All potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. C. ... [truncated]
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Due by December 3, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
Official code
10-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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FSC observed outlet covers were missing. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
The operator did not maintain and make available the records of emergency preparedness drills for 12 months from the date of the drill.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, D Health Requirements [SR]
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FSC observed provider did not have the fire drill log. The operator shall maintain a written record of the emergency preparedness drills showing the type of drill, date conducted, number of children in attendance, and time taken for all individuals to complete the drill. Documentation of all drills must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months.
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Due by June 17, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-04
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 april].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
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FSC observed all of the children did not have the signed distracted adult brochure for the month of April. Annually, during the months of April and September, the operator must 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.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ENFORCEMENT
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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
Could you walk me through your process for keeping the employee and household member roster up to date in the state clearinghouse?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection in June 2026 noted that the operator did not maintain a current roster for substitutes, employees, or household members in the clearinghouse. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the provider ensures these records remain accurate and compliant with state requirements.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all individuals who have contact with the children are properly screened and authorized?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from November 2024 and June 2026 indicate repeated concerns regarding background screening requirements. This question allows the provider to explain their current practices for verifying that everyone in the home is properly screened and documented.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking that all hazardous materials and cleaning supplies are stored securely out of reach?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2024 noted that cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the bathroom. Asking about the daily storage routine helps parents understand how the provider maintains a secure environment for the children.
Context
The provider was required to correct this issue by December 2024.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe how you supervise children during outdoor play or when you need to step away briefly?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in November 2024 noted an instance where an unscreened individual was left with children while the owner was away. This question helps parents understand the provider's current supervision protocols and how they ensure children are always with authorized, screened personnel.
Context
The provider corrected this issue at the time of the November 2024 inspection.
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General question
How do you handle emergency preparedness, such as conducting and documenting fire drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the provider's approach to emergency drills helps families feel confident that the center is prepared for unexpected situations. This topic is a standard part of evaluating how a provider manages safety routines and recordkeeping.