Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 6.33
- Local median
- 1.06
Angel's Little Legacies
8979 Harris Palmer Ln, Tallahassee, FL 32309
- License:
- R02LE0027
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Registered
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- August 8, 2026
Typical cost: $817 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$817/mo
Median daily rate: $37.69 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Leon County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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 inspectionMay 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Angel's Little Legacies from June 21, 2024 through May 20, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 22, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 38
- Higher-concern violations
- 16
- Repeated topics
- 8
3 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32309
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 83%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 83%
- Local median
- 59%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 1.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
June 21, 2024June 30, 2025August 7, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
June 21, 2024June 30, 2025May 20, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 21, 2024June 30, 2025May 20, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 21, 2024May 20, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
June 21, 2024June 30, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 21, 2024June 30, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 21, 2024June 30, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 21, 2024June 30, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensed Specialist observed operator did not have the 2024 version of Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character on file for herself and adult household members. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Guardrails or protective barriers, such as baby gates, were not provided at open sides of stairs, ramps, or other walking surfaces from which there is more than a 30 inch vertical distance to fall. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that stairs leading upstairs did not have a protective barrier which can pose a fall risk if a child wanders upstairs. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not sanitary. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed bedding stored on cots, cots were observed stacked on top of each other. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Each child does not have an individually labeled towel and wash cloth for use. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that each did not have an individually labeled towel and wash cloth for use. Corrective action needed 06/22/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Individually Labeled Towels and Wash Cloths
- Official code
- 22-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not maintain documentation of a valid Florida driver's license and/ or a valid certification in infant and child CPR procedures and first aid training for the driver. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- No documentation of driver information has been received.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- No documentation of insurance coverage has been received.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle used to transport children did not have an inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- No documentation of vehicle inspection has been received.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-20
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The operator was over the licensed capacity and the circumstances pose an imminent threat to the children which could or does result in serious harm and death of a child.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 10 children at the Day care home ages 1-12.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/ Ratio
- Official code
- 01-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have evidence that a transportation log was maintained for all children transported. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- A. Prior to transporting children, the transportation log must be recorded, and dated immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. There are no transportation logs.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The substitute worked over 40 hours per months on average over a six month period in a single family day care home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- D. Substitutes may not work for the operator more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period in any single home for which they have been identified as the designated substitute. The substitute works more than 40 hrs. a week.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
- Official code
- 05-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current certification in pediatric CPR procedures and/or first aid training. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the home and available for review by the licensing authority No First aid and CPR training for the owner of the facility at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-05
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not being adequately supervised in that [The children are left with the subsitute for periods of time while owner go pick up children substitue training has no Family daycare home training and First-aid and/Cpr not present for review. ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6, G, H, I, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A. The operator shall remain responsible for the supervision of the children in care and capable of responding to emergencies and the needs of the children at all times. Child care personnel must directly supervise children, both indoors and outdoors, by sight and sound. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the home, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. The children are left in the care of the substitute and the owner's mother neither of which has Family daycare home training while daycare homeowner pick-up children and run errands.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Supervision
- Official code
- 08-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A health and safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- B. All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. The family daycare home bathroom located in the classroom; this is the bathroom the children use has large amount of black mold throughout.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire hazard(s), [Fire extinguisher don't have a certificate.], were observed in the home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate. The fire extinguisher is not the required certified fire extinguisher. Angel's Little Legacies R02LE0027 Reinspection 06/30/2025 Page 3 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The written record of fire drills was missing the following: [ date & time of the drill, number of children in attendance, time taken to evacuate the home]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 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 the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill during the established napping/sleeping times, 2. One fire drill using an alternate e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 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 immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health examination from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. There are children files without Physicals. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not maintain documentation of a valid Florida driver's license and/ or a valid certification in infant and child CPR procedures and first aid training for the driver. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; and B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and a valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Documentation must be maintained at the home for licensing to review No documentation of driver's license and First aid and CPR at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- E. All home operators must maintain documentation of current insurance coverage on all vehicles used to transport children in care. There is no documentation of insurance coverage.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle used to transport children did not have an inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. No vehicle inspection at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-20
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Furnishings, toys, equipment or plumbing were not clean, safe and maintained in good repair and pose a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A. All parts of the home, both indoors and outdoors; including the furnishings, equipment, toys and plumbing shall be kept clean, and sanitary, free from hazards, in an orderly condition and in good repair at all times. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. There is black mold in the bathroom that the children use every day. Pictures were taken. Not Monitored Comments Cited on companion reinspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing
- Official code
- 18-02
Higher concern: operator residency
- Report finding
- The operator was no longer a resident of the home. (Sections 1.1 and 1.2) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- B. The operator must reside at the location of the home where the care is provided. In the event of rental or leased property, the operator shall be the individual who occupies the residence. Proof of residency must include tax records with homestead exemption, drivers license, and/or a copy of the lease. Operator must comply with local ordinances and/or Home Owners Association rules and requirements. Licensing specialist asked the owner for the children attendance logs, and a staff file she stated she had taken the records home to review because her renewal was coming up.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Operator (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 1 Operators, Page 10)
- Official code
- 01-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator's substitute plan did not include the name, address and telephone number of the designated substitute. (Section 2.1, number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no updated information on the substitute.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Substitutes and Employees (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
- Official code
- 02-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Required background screening was missing for [juvenile family member visiting]. 1. an adult or child care home members 2. a substitute 3. a juvenile family member or resident of the home, 12 and older (an FDLE check) (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There was a juvenile family member visiting for the summer and another family member needs rescreening. Owner was advised the juvenile and family member has to be screened. (See Supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The person providing care to children did not have a valid and current certification in first aid. (Section 12.4 number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 8.1 Health/Immunization Records 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 immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Staff Training (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
- 04-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The person providing care to children did not have a valid and current certification in infant and/or child CPR. (Section 12.4 number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 8.1 Health/Immunization Records 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 immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Staff Training (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
- 04-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not being adequately supervised in that [there were 12 children incare with one staff.]. (Section 4, numbers 1 11) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were twelve children ages two-through school-age 12:1 Owner was advised to send two children home to be incompliance. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Supervision (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 4 Supervision, Page 13)
- Official code
- 05-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A hazard was observed in the indoor play area that poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 9, number 1) Health and Safety Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- I observed mold in the bathroom shower/tub. (See Pictures)
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Indoor Play Areas (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
- Official code
- 10-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Fencing a minimum of 4 feet in height was not provided when required. (Section 9.8, number 1) Health and Safety Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- C. The outdoor play areas must be enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. The fence must not prevent the supervision of children. The fence must be in good condition and conform to applicable local building codes. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the home. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. There is no fence to the play area of this child care home.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages
- Official code
- 11-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable smoke detector. (Section 13.1, number 2) Health and Safety Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The owner was advised to replace the smoke detector, due to it being inoperable. I returned to the facility on 6/25/2024 and the smoke detector did not work, when battery was changed.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire Safety, Page 27)
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Weekly meal and snack menus were not planned, written and available for review. (Section 16.1, number 1) Health and Safety Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There were no menus posted, Owner stated she provides meals and snacks.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 16.1 Food Hygiene, Page 30)
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The surface of the diaper changing area was not impermeable. (Section 11.3, number 2) Health and Safety Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The changing pad was not impermeable and needs to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 11.3 Diapering, Page 23)
- Official code
- 21-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the contract year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills at various dates and times when children are in care. (Section 13.2, number 1) Health and Safety Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There are no documentation of fire drill logs at this childcare home. I returned 6/24/2024 and conducted a fire drill. There were 12 children and 1 staff member present. childcare home was out of compliance for ratio.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of Immunization was not acceptable in that [the immunization forms were expired]. 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) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- There were four children in care with expired immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Health/Immunization Records (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. (Section 18.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- There were children with no physical forms in files. (SEE supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Student Health and Records (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 30-01
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) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Distracted driver brochure was not completed in the month of April. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 31-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A school readiness program operated in a family day care home may provide care for a maximum of [10 preschool through school- age]. 1. 4 children from birth to 12 months of age. 2. 3 children from birth to 12 months of age, and other children, for a maximum total of six children. 3. 6 preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. 4. 10 children if no more than 5 are preschool age and, of those 5, no more than 2 are under 12 months of age. There were [12 ] children observed in care and their ages were [Two through school age children]. (Section 3.1) Enforcement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were 12 children in care with one staff member two-through school aged children. Owner was advised she had to send 2 children home; she is not allowed an additional staff member in a registered childcare home. I returned on 6/24/2024 and the ratio was 12:1
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Ratios/Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 3 Ratios/Group Size, Page 12)
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have evidence that a transportation log was maintained for all children transported. (Section 5.2, number 3) Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC explained to provider she is unable to transport until all the transportation requirements have been met.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Transportation and Supervision (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 5 Transportation (If Applicable, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 35-08
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.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all required background screenings are completed and documented for everyone in the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from May 2026 identified that the required Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not on file for the operator and household members.
- Context
- Correction due date: 6/22/2026.
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Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure all vehicles used for transportation are properly inspected and that all required documentation is maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple findings across 2025 regarding missing documentation for vehicle inspections, insurance, and driver credentials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily attendance to ensure the home consistently stays within licensed capacity and staffing ratios?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 and 2025 flagged instances where the number of children in care exceeded the licensed capacity.
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Finding-specific
What is your current approach to ensuring children are always under active supervision, both indoors and during outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 and 2025 indicate concerns regarding adequate supervision and the presence of required safety fencing for outdoor play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the facility, particularly regarding common areas like bathrooms and bedding?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2024 through 2026 note findings related to facility cleanliness, including the maintenance of sanitary bedding and the presence of mold in bathroom areas.
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