Neither DH Form 680, Certification of Immunization, nor DH Form 681, Religious Exemption from Immunization, was on file for the child(ren).
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Two children without immunization form in file.
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Due by March 27, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records rule 65C-20.011(1)(a), F.A.C., 62-179(a)
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31-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The applicable part of the record was not completed, the record did not document or the record did not include the signature of a physician, the date, medical address, and expiration date.
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One child is on premises without paperwork completed.
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Due by March 27, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records rule 65C-20.011(1)(a), F.A.C., 62-179(a)
Official code
31-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
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A Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040, or equivalent, was not available for the child(ren).
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Two children physical record not in file.
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Due by March 27, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Student Health and Records rule 65C-20.011(1)(b)(c), F.A.C. & s.
The operator worked outside of the home during the operating hours of the family day care home.
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Operator was not at home at the time of the visit. Children were look after his wife that does not has a certification. This person has taken all the courses. but has not taken any of the test to complete a certification. Person left in charge does not have the certification to be a substitute or be unsupervised with children. FL Statutes: 402.302 Definitions. (14) Owner means the person who is licensed to operate the child care facility.
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Due by March 28, 2025
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Operator ss.
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Supervision
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A substitute, who worked less than 40 hours a month on average, did not complete the department's 3 clock-hour Fundamentals of Child Care course.
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The person found with the children has not completed the test for the courses taken on DCF website. Person left in charge does not have the certification to be a substitute or be unsupervised with children. From Handbook: 5.1 Training Required Prior to Licensure/Caring for Children 5.1.1 Operators and Substitutes Prior to licensure and prior to caring for children, all home operators, substitutes for the operator, and substitutes working more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period must: A. Successfully complete the Departments 30-clock-hour Family Child Care Home training, as evidenced by successful completion of a competency-based examination(s) offered by ... [truncated]
Completion of the 6 clock-hour course, Family Child Care Home Rules and Regulations, was not documented on a valid certificate issued by the department or the department's training transcript for a substitute.
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The person found with the children has not completed the test for the courses taken on DCF website. Person left in charge does not have the certification to be a substitute or be unsupervised with children. From the Handbook: 5.1 Training Required Prior to Licensure/Caring for Children 5.1.1 Operators and Substitutes Prior to licensure and prior to caring for children, all home operators, substitutes for the operator, and substitutes working more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period must: A. Successfully complete the Departments 30-clock-hour Family Child Care Home training, as evidenced by successful completion of a competency-based examination(s) offered ... [truncated]
A substitute, who worked 40 hours or more a month, on average, did not complete the 30 clock-hour Family Child Care Training course.
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Unsupervised person left alone with children while operator was outside of the home does not have the credentials/completed the training tests. From The Handbook: 5.1 Training Required Prior to Licensure/Caring for Children 5.1.1 Operators and Substitutes Prior to licensure and prior to caring for children, all home operators, substitutes for the operator, and substitutes working more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period must: A. Successfully complete the Departments 30-clock-hour Family Child Care Home training, as evidenced by successful completion of a competency-based examination(s) offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weig ... [truncated]
Completion of the 30 clock-hour course, Family Child Care Training, was not documented on a valid certificate issued by the department or the department's training transcript.
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The person found with the children has not completed the test for the courses taken on DCF website. Person left in charge does not have the certification to be a substitute or be unsupervised with children. From the Handbook: 5.1 Training Required Prior to Licensure/Caring for Children 5.1.1 Operators and Substitutes Prior to licensure and prior to caring for children, all home operators, substitutes for the operator, and substitutes working more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period must: A. Successfully complete the Departments 30-clock-hour Family Child Care Home training, as evidenced by successful completion of a competency-based examination(s) offered ... [truncated]
The person providing care to children did not have a valid certification in infant and/or child CPR and first aid.
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The person found with the children has not completed the test for the courses taken on DCF website. No CPR/FA certificate found on file Person left in charge does not have the certification to be a substitute or be unsupervised with children. 5.1 Training Required Prior to Licensure/Caring for Children 5.1.1 Operators and Substitutes Prior to licensure and prior to caring for children, all home operators, substitutes for the operator, and substitutes working more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period must: C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current an ... [truncated]
Children were not being adequately supervised in that [person left in charge is not credentialed].
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Person left in charge does not have the certification to be a substitute or be unsupervised with children. 9 Access and Child Safety 9.1 Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation C. Pursuant to s. 402.319, Florida Statute, it is a first-degree misdemeanor to make any misrepresentation, by act or omission, regarding the licensure or operation of a family day care home or large family child care home to a parent or guardian who has a child placed in the home, or is inquiring as to placing a child in the home, or to a representative of the licensing authority, or to a representative of a law enforcement agency, including, but not limited to, any misrepresentation as to: 1. The nu ... [truncated]
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
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The operator/substitute misrepresented, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the family day care home to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement.
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Substitute paperwork provided by the operator is different than the person that was left in charge when the owner was not on premisses. 9 Access and Child Safety 9.1 Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation C. Pursuant to s. 402.319, Florida Statute, it is a first-degree misdemeanor to make any misrepresentation, by act or omission, regarding the licensure or operation of a family day care home or large family child care home to a parent or guardian who has a child placed in the home, or is inquiring as to placing a child in the home, or to a representative of the licensing authority, or to a representative of a law enforcement agency, including, but not limited to, any misre ... [truncated]
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation ss.
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.
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Could you explain the current process for ensuring all required background screening forms are completed and signed for everyone in the home?
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Why ask this
Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that a required child abuse and neglect reporting form was missing for a household member.
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How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children throughout the day?
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Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2025 noted that a cabinet containing cleaning supplies was found unlocked and accessible to children.
Context
The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to verify that all staff members have their required training, CPR, and first aid certifications current and on file?
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Why ask this
Available inspection records from March 2025 show that a person providing care did not have valid CPR and first aid certification on file.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for supervising children, and how do you ensure that all staff members are fully qualified to be with them?
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Why ask this
An official report from March 2025 noted a finding regarding the supervision of children by a person who did not have the required credentials to be left in charge.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking of children's health and immunization records to ensure everything is complete and up to date?
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Why ask this
Public records show that multiple inspections between 2025 and 2026 identified instances where required immunization or physical health records were missing or incomplete for children in care.