The family day care home did not have an operable smoke detector. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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During the inspection a fire drill needed to be conducted and the Licensing Supervisor was made aware that the smoke detector did not work properly. The Licensing Supervisor (LS) provided technical assistance explaining that fire safety the home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate. Fire extinguisher good through 6/26
Correction status
Due by May 15, 2026
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The written record of fire drills was missing the following: [ date & time of the drill]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
The (LS) observed that the fire drill log was not complete with date and time of the fire drills were complete. During the inspection, the Operator conducted a fire drill in the presents of (LS) on 05/01/26, with 1 adult and 6 children present. *****Reminder to the provider to complete and document one lockdown drill and one inclement weather drill prior to the expiration of their current licensing year. ********
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Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
A family day care home may provide care for a maximum of: 4 children from birth to 12 months of age. 3 children from birth to 12 months of age, and other children, for a maximum total of six children. 6 preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. 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 [10] children observed in care and their ages were [3 Infants, 4 Age 1, 1 Age 2, 1 Age 4 and 1 Age 6 a School Age child]. 402.302(8), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1 (Section 2.2.2, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
Inspector notes
At the start of the inspection, the Specialist observed the operator supervising 8 children (3 Infants, 4 Age 1, and 1 Age 6 a School Age) and a few minutes later observed an additional 2 children (1 Age 2 and 1Age 4) lying on the floor in the bathroom near the tub. The Licensing Specialist informed the operator that the number of children present must be reduced within allowable amounts to comply. The operator contacted parents and guardians, and the final number of children was 6 ( 3 Age 1, 1 Age 2, 1 Age 4 and 1 Age 6 a school age child) The licensing specialist had emailed a chart detailing the allowed number of children based on age. The licensing provided technical assi ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/ Ratio
Official code
01-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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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]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection the operator was not able to provide their current valid CPR and First Aid certification for herself and the substitute. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 5.1.1.C 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 instruct ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 9, 2025
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
Official code
07-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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Potentially harmful items such as BB guns, pellet guns, knives and/or sharp tools were not in a locked area or were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed scissors accessible to children in the drawer of the bathroom. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The operator removed the scissors from the drawer immediately once she was informed. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.2 A. 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 m ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
Official code
10-03
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]
Inspector notes
At time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed missing outlet covers in the main children's room on the side of the house. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.E E. 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.
Correction status
Due by June 9, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
Official code
13-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Indoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist the operator did not have any documentation of Indoor play areas and equipment inspection before use and/or daily inspection documentation for the past 12 months. The Licensing Specialist reviewed this requirement with the operator during the inspection, thus is marked back into compliance this date. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 7.A A. Indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Any problems noted must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation must be maintained for 12 months.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
Official code
13-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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There was no documentation, maintained for 12 months that routine inspections were conducted at least monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, J (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the operator did not have any documentation on the monthly physical environment log for the past 12 months. The Licensing Specialist reviewed this requirement with the operator during the inspection, thus is marked back into compliance this date. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 7.6. J. Maintenance shall include checks at least every month of all supports above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Documentation must be maintained for a 12-month period.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-15
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [slide, monkey bars, hanging bar between the swings and the large swing on the tree. ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed there was no resilient surface beneath the slide, monkey bars, hanging bar between the swings and the large swing on the tree. The licensing specialist took pictures. The licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 7.6.K. K. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Equipment used for climbing must not be placed over, or immediately next to hard surfaces not intended for use as surfacing for climbing e ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 9, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Outdoor play areas and equipment were not inspected prior to usage for basic health and safety and/or problems noted were not corrected before used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A and7.6, N (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist the operator did not have any documentation of outdoor play areas and equipement inspection before use and/or daily inspection documentation for the past 12 months. The Licensing Specialist reviewed this requirement with the operator during the inspection, thus is marked back into compliance this date. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 7.A Indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Any problems noted must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation must be maintained for 12 months.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-21
Medium concern: Facility condition
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All parts of the home, including furnishings, equipment and plumbing were not kept: [ in good repair]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the cabinet door under the sink in the bathroom was broken and lying in the empty cabinet. The licensing Specialist observed a drawer next to the stove was broken and the utensils inside were exposed. The licensing specialist observed a missing cover plate on the wall for a cable television connection. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.10, A. 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing
Official code
18-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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]
Inspector notes
During the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguisher certification is valid until 6/2022. The licensing specialist took pictures. The licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 7.11 B B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
Correction status
Due by June 9, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
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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]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the operator hand a non-labeled towel to child to dry their hands in the bathroom. The operator stated they had run out of disposable paper towels. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance to the operator from the handbook Section 7.17 Each child shall have his own individually labeled towel or wash cloth. If disposable towels are used, they shall be discarded after each use. Individually labeled towels and wash cloths must be washed at least once a week and stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs.
Correction status
Due by June 9, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Individually Labeled Towels and Wash Cloths
Official code
22-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist the operator did not have any documentation of Fire Drills and Emergency drill for the past 12 months. A fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 2 adults and 6 children present. The Licensing Specialist reviewed this requirement with the operator during the inspection, thus is marked back into compliance this date. One fire drill must be completed monthly. Each licensing year a bad weather drill and lock down must be completed. One naptime drill must be completed yearly. Use an alternate exit 1 time yearly. The provider was emailed a sample copy of the fire drill emergency log. Tyre Famil ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The operator did not have a written emergency preparedness plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
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During the inspection the operator did not have a written emergency preparedness plan. The Licensing Specialist provided a sample blank plan to the operator to assist. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.22, A The operator shall develop a written emergency preparedness plan to include, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the family day care home during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (tornadoes). The plan must describe how the home will notify and update parents/guardians. Daily attendance rosters must be used to account for all children once gathered in a safe space after exi ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of inspection, the Provider advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 10 children enrolled. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 10 childrens records. During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 8 records the CF-FSP 2019 enrollment form was dated 2009 and 2 records did not include form. The Licensing Specialist took pictures and asked the operator to have the parents complete the current CF-FSP Form 5219 dated May 2019. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 8.3 Enrollment Information A. The operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodia ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
Official code
33-02
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 describe the current process for ensuring that all electrical outlets are properly covered and inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection show that outlet covers were previously found to be missing. This question helps confirm that current safety measures are consistently in place.
Context
Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that potentially sharp items or tools are always stored securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted an instance where sharp items were accessible. This question allows the provider to explain their current storage and safety protocols.
Context
Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily attendance and staffing to ensure the home always stays within the required child-to-adult ratios?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available records indicate a past finding regarding the number of children in care. This question helps parents understand how the provider maintains proper supervision levels.
Context
Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current routine for conducting and documenting emergency drills, such as fire or lockdown drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that emergency preparedness and drill documentation have been identified as areas for improvement in multiple inspections. This question helps families understand the current practice for keeping these records up to date.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 06/16/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication helps parents stay informed about how the provider manages daily operations and ensures a consistent environment for their children.