Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.6
- Local median
- 0.52
Judy Blutcher Family Child Care Inc
1340 Date Palm Dr, Lantana, FL 33462
- License:
- F15PB0099
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- April 30, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Judy Blutcher Family Child Care Inc from March 20, 2023 through April 28, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 26, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 9, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 39
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
15 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 33462
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.89
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
November 30, 2023April 1, 2024April 15, 2025October 17, 2025March 26, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
November 30, 2023April 1, 2024April 15, 2025March 26, 2026Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 1, 2024November 18, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 17, 2025November 18, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [Jan.-Dec. 2025 Jan-March 2026]. (Section 13.2, number 1) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of this inspection provider could not locate her fire drill records. Fire extinguisher last serviced 4-2025. Smoke detectors: 2 Conducted fire drill at the time of this inspection with 1 adult 5 children and 1 FDOH inspector at naptime with 52secs. time to clear out front door.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for the operator of the family day care home did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- 47-1 At the time of this inspection there was no affidavit of good moral character in files at home for owner (J.B.) TA: Advised provider that affidavit of good moral character form needs to be in file at home.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for the substitute did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- 47-2 At the time of this inspection no affidavit of good moral character was in file for substitute R.A. TA: Advised provider that substitute must have affidavit of good moral character signed and notarized in files at home.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 47-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no verification of level 2 clearance for the substitute. (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Background Screening [SR]
- Report comments
- 47-8 At the time of this inspection no background screening in files at home for substitute (R.A.) TA: Advised provider that substitutes background screening must be in file at home. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 47-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the operator of the family day care home.
- Report comments
- At the time of this inspection no current TB assessment in file at home for operator (J.B.) TA: Advised operator that TB assessment must be done every 2 years for operator and substitute and must be in files at home.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the substitute.
- Report comments
- 48-2 At the time of this inspection there was no TB risk assessment on file for substitute (R.A.) TA: Advised provider that a TB assessment for substitute must be in file at home.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no verification of a current medical examination for the operator of the family day care home.
- Report comments
- 48-4 At the time of this inspection there was no current medical exam in file at home for operator (J.B.)
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no verification of a current medical examination for the substitute.
- Report comments
- 48-5 At the time of this inspection there was no current medical exam on file in home for substitute (R.A.) TA: Advised operator that substitute must have current medical exam every done 2 years in file at home.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no statement on file for the operator, substitute or household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. (Section 18.3, number 3) Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Report comments
- 49-1 At the time of this inspection there was no Child Abuse and Neglect form in files for operator (J.B.) or substitute (R.A.) TA: Advised operator that there must be Child Abuse and Neglect form in files at home for Owner and substitute.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 49 - Child Abuse and Neglect (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 49-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization on file for the child(ren) in care. (Section 18.2, number 2) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 52-4 At the time of this inspection no current immunization records was on file for children (D.L. & J.P.) TA: Advised provider that all children must have current immunization records in each childs files at home.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 52-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operator did not have any enrollment information on file for the child(ren) in care. Children Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Noncompliance Comment: At time of inspection observed 2 children with no Enrollment information on file. BP, NH.
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 51 - Childrens Records and Enrollment (Article XV.A and B)
- Official code
- 51-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The operator did not have parents sign a statement that they had received information regarding the specific types of discipline used for each age group. Children Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Noncompliance Comment: At time of inspection observed 3 children's files with No Discipline Policy. PW, PB, HN. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comment Counselor Comments Counselor's Comment: FDOH results: UNSATISFACTORY Due date to be in compliance: 11/19/2025 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Sandra Plaschinski 11/18/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Judy Blutcher 11/18/2025
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 53 - Discipline Policy and Daily Program (Article XII.A - F)
- Official code
- 53-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no verification of a current medical examination for the operator of the family day care home.
- Inspector notes
- Noncompliance Comment: At time of inspection observed No current Medical Healt Examination for JB, RB.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operator did not have any enrollment information on file for the child(ren) in care. (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Children Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Noncompliance Comment: At time of inspection director did not provide children's files.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 51 - Childrens Records and Enrollment (Article XV.A and B) (Article XV.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 51-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have Form 3040 Student Health Examination on file for each child enrolled. (Section 18.2, number 1) Children Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Noncompliance Comment: At time of inspection director did not provide children's files. Not Monitored Comments Noncompliance Comment: At time of inspection director did not provide children's files.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 52-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A hazard was observed in the outdoor play area that poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 9.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed gate to A/C unit outside to the left of the house is not able to close.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Physical Facility in Good Repair (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of Immunization was not acceptable in that [No immunization forms on file]. 1.The form was not current (expired). 2.An applicable part of the record was not complete. 3.It did not include the signature of the physician. 4.It did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. 5.Other (Section 18.2, number 2) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- No immunization forms on file for the following T.V., S.W., J.P. & J.P. TA let provider know these are very important and need to be in each child's file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 52-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A hazard was observed in the outdoor play area that poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 9.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- observed a knife stuck in the ground by the back fence near the shed observed several nails protruding through the fence the side behind the children play side
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Physical Facility in Good Repair (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The wall in the [child care] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. (Section 10) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling paint on the wall in the child care area
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Wall and Ceiling (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 20-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home's outdoor play area was not adequately fenced, in that there were holes or missing slats in the fencing, or fencing was unsecured. (Section 9.8, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Fence has 2 missing slats on the right side of the home behind the locked gate
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Fenced Areas (Article VIII.C) (Article VIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 21-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [December 2023, January 2024, February 2024]. (Section 13.2, number 1) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- last fire drill conducted 11--2023 1 adult and 3 children 2 minutes to clear observed no fire drills for the month of December 2023, January 2024, February 2024
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator failed to conduct at least one fire drill during naptime as required.
- Inspector notes
- Observed no naptime fire drill based on the daily schedule naptime is 1pm-3pm
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator failed to maintain a written record of monthly fire drills. There was no record that a fire drill had been conducted for the month(s) of [December 2023, January 2024, February 2024]. (Section 13.2, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed no records of fire drill conducted in the months of December 2023, January 2024 and February 2024
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 13.1, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguisher last serviced 3/23
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles of formula/beverage were not individually labeled. (Section 16.4, number 4) Food And Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- observed no names labeled on the children's sippy cups. Per provider the sippy cups comes with the children daily.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 43 - Infant Feeding (Article XI.E) (Article XI.E) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 16 Food and Nutrition, Pages 29-32)
- Official code
- 43-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September. (Section 18.2, number 9) Children Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- observed no updated influenza form for K. R., S.W.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 51 - Childrens Records and Enrollment (Article XV.A and B) (Article XV.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 51-09
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The operator did not have parents sign a statement that they had received information regarding the specific types of discipline used for each age group. (Section 8, number 3) Children Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Discipline was observed but not signed off by parent/guardian
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 53 - Discipline Policy and Daily Program (Article XII.A - F) (Article XII.A - F) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 8 Child Discipline, Pages 16-17)
- Official code
- 53-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The custodial parents or legal guardians were not provided written notification of the homes expulsion policy. (Section 8, number 3) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- No expulsion policy provided Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments N/A Counselor Comments This inspection was conducted as a joint inspectiion with Robyn James. FDOH Renewal Inspection: Unsatisfactory School Readiness Inspection: Unsatisfactory **Be mindful of the dates and violation in this report to come into compliance** ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Lisa Duncan 04/01/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Judy Blutcher 04/01/2024
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 53 - Discipline Policy and Daily Program (Article XII.A - F) (Article XII.A - F) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 8 Child Discipline, Pages 16-17)
- Official code
- 53-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator failed to conduct at least one fire drill during naptime as required.
- Report comments
- A fire drill was not done during naptime and not documented on the log. An annual fire drill was done during the Inspection at 12:24PM with 1 staff and 4 chidlren. Time to clear was 1 minute. Fire extinguisher was serviced 3/2023. An emergency drill for Tornado was done and technical assistance was provided that fire drill has to be done while children are napping once a year.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were not offered food at intervals of two to three hours apart when children were awake.
- Inspector notes
- Observed the children sleeping from the time the Inspector went to the child care at 11:00AM until 1:00PM when Inspector left. Technical assistance was provided that the provider needs to follow the daily schedule and feed
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 42 - Schedule for Meals and Snacks (Article XI.D) (Article XI.D)
- Official code
- 42-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table. (Section 11.3, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed sleeping mats on the changing table. Technical assistance was provided to that no items other than items related to diapering need to be on the changing table. The provider removed the sleeping mats during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Diaper Changing Area (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 11 Health and Sanitation, Page 23-24)
- Official code
- 09-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A hazard was observed in the outdoor play area that poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 9.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a gas tank on the outdoor play area and there was metal sheets, bricks, rake, chairs stacked up by the shed. The provided moved the gas tank during the inspection and will remove the other items.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Physical Facility in Good Repair (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Unnecessary equipment, furnishings or other items were observed accumulating in the home as evidenced by [unnecassary items on the furniture in the home., clothes, hangers, shoes].
- Inspector notes
- Observed unnecessary items on the furniture in the home, clothes, hangers, shoes. Technical assistance was provided to have the items removed.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 26 - Clean and Orderly (Article VIII.E and H) (Article VIII.E and H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 26-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives/sharp tools were within the reach of children; they were stored in unlocked drawers in the lower part of a counter. (Section 9, numbers 5 and 8) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed knife set on the shelf in the kitchen counter. The provider removed the knife set during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that the knives have to be out of reach of children or locked in counter.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 32 - Safe Environment (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
- Official code
- 32-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 13.1, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- A fire drill was done on 3/1/2023 @ 10:45AM with 1 staff and 6 children. Technical assistance was provided to use alternate routes and at naptime. Technical assistance was provided to have an emergency preparedness drill has to be done annually. The fire extinguisher had expired 2/2023. Technical assistance was provided that the fire extinguisher has to be serviced annually. Technical assistance was provided to use alternate routes and at naptime. Technical assistance was provided to have an emergency preparedness drill has to be done annually.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-14
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for the operator of the family day care home did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- The owner/operator did not have a current notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character" Technical assistance was provided that the Affidavit of Good Moral Character have to be notarized yearly.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no verification of level 2 clearance for the operator of the family day care home. (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Background Screening [SR]
- Report comments
- The Level 2 clearance for the operator of the family child care expired on 6/16/2022. Technical assistance was provided that the level 2 clearance has to be up to date. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 47-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no statement on file for the operator, substitute or household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. (Section 18.3, number 3) Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed that a current Child and Abuse and Neglect for was not on file for the operator. Technical assistance was provided to have the forms signed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 49 - Child Abuse and Neglect (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 49-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator's certification in First Aid/CPR was no longer current.
- Inspector notes
- Observed CPR for the operator expired 1/2023. Technical assistance was provided that the CPR/First Aid have to be updated every two (2)years. CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 50 - Training Requirements (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35)
- Official code
- 50-07
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
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 walk me through the current process for ensuring all required background screening documentation is maintained and up to date for everyone in the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicate that certain required background screening forms were missing for the operator and substitute. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now ensures all personnel records remain complete and compliant.
- Context
- The center had a later clean inspection in April 2026.
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How do you ensure that parents are fully informed about your discipline and expulsion policies, and how do you document that this information has been shared?
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- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated concerns regarding the documentation of discipline and expulsion policies. Discussing how these policies are shared and signed for helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent communication and recordkeeping.
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What is your current system for scheduling and documenting fire drills, especially during naptime, to ensure all safety requirements are met?
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- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes recurring issues with the documentation and frequency of fire drills, including specific requirements for naptime. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to emergency preparedness and record maintenance.
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How do you manage the health and immunization records for both the children and the staff to ensure everything is current and available for review?
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- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple instances where medical exams, TB assessments, or immunization records were missing or incomplete during inspections. Asking about the current management system provides insight into how the center tracks these essential health documents.
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What is your approach to maintaining organized and complete enrollment files for every child in your care?
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- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show instances where enrollment information was not available for review. This question helps parents understand the center's current practices for keeping essential child records organized and accessible.
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