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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The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers, or in accordance with the local licensing agency compliance and must be maintained in the Departments licensing file. A copy of the CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare
Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
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Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening for the substitute and household member. Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for the operator, household members, substitutes, and volunteers. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. C. An operato ... [truncated]
The operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
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The operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. H. The operator, substitute, employee and/or volunteer must complete a CF-FSP 5337, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements, incorporated by reference in 65C[1]22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., signed prior to initial licensure and annually thereafter.
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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The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate. Not Monitored Comments No children are currently enrolled or attending. No food present for the children at this time. During the inspection, the Operator advised that she is a Food Program participant providing meals and snacks to the children that are in care.
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Due by January 28, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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During the inspection, the Operator had documentation of the last fire drill being conducted/documented on 05/28/2024, with 2 adults and 3 children present. (non compliance) D. A current attendance record and parent/guardian contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the home during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of ... [truncated]
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Due by December 31, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff and volunteers have their required annual reporting forms signed and on file?
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Why ask this
Public records from a January 2026 inspection indicate that a required child abuse and neglect reporting form was missing for staff or volunteers.
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How do you track and manage the five-year re-screening schedule for everyone who needs a background check at the home?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2026 noted that a required five-year background re-screening had not been completed for a household member or substitute.
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What steps do you take to ensure that all required good moral character attestations are completed and maintained for your staff?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from January 2026 show that a required attestation form was not completed at the time of screening.
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How do you maintain your fire safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, to ensure they are always ready and certified for use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that the home did not have an operable fire extinguisher with a current certificate during a recent visit.
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What is your approach to conducting and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure everyone is prepared for emergencies?
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Why ask this
Public records show that there have been findings related to emergency preparedness, specifically regarding the frequency and documentation of fire drills.