Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.4
- Local median
- 0.55
OPEN BIBLE PRESCHOOL I
4767 NW 24th Ct, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
- License:
- S17BO0027
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Substantial Compliance
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 141
- License expiration:
- October 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward 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 inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for OPEN BIBLE PRESCHOOL I from January 26, 2023 through March 4, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 6, 2025 and involved supervision, with a due date of November 20, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Two later inspections, from January 7, 2026 through March 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33313
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
August 30, 2023September 8, 2023August 19, 2024March 18, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 30, 2023August 19, 2024March 18, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 18, 2025April 2, 2025November 6, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 30, 2023March 28, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 8, 2023March 28, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [4y/o child observed sleeping on top of stacked cots]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the course of a complaint inspection related to discipline the following non-compliance was observed; A child was observed sleeping, or attempting to sleep on top of a stack of cots. I proceeded to ask the teacher why the child was sleeping on top of a stack of cots to which she responded that it was because the child "didn't bring sheets. The other children had sheets and blankets and she didn't". I proceeded to inform her that it is not an excuse for allowing a child to sleep on top of a stack of cots. The teacher proceeded to tell the child that she could sit at the table if she didn't want to lay there, but the child remained on top of the stack of cots. The child' ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an attendance roster for the children in care. Registration/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the licensing monitor observed the facility failed to document on attendance rosters the reassignment of a child moving to multiple classrooms. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Tiffany Ward 09/30/2025 ____________________________________________ Received ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [see details below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The licensing monitor observed the VPK classroom without a teacher present. When the monitor brought this concern to the attention of the teacher returning from the restroom, the VPK teacher stated the 4's teacher in the partitioned classroom next to VPK was watching the children for her. The 4's classroom teacher was not in line of sight of the VPK classroom. The monitor informed the teacher, director, and program owner of the inadequate supervision requirement. The following ratios were observed: 2's 1:5, 1:9 3's 1:11, 1:14 4's 1:13 VPK 1:16 (Ratio brought into compliance when the teacher returned to the group) Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Viola ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-05
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [see details below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following ratios were observed: 2's 1:9, 1:8 3's 1:13, 1:12 4's 1:8 VPK 1:11. 2:11 While walking to the 4's classroom, two students went ahead of the teachers in line to enter the classroom. Per the director, Child A stated she was running in the classroom with Child B. Child B lost her balance and bumped into Child A causing her to knock her head on the bookshelf. At the time of incident, the teachers were in the hallway tending to the other children in line. Child A ran out of the classroom to inform the teacher of the incident. Paramedics were called and Child A was transported to Broward Health. Incident report is recorded on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- Assistance was given to the provider for the following areas of concern: -Light cover in 3's classroom needs to be replaced. -Repair broken outlet plug in 2's classroom. -Dust AC vents throughout the facility. -Remove clutter from changing tables.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Remove broken swing from the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 7-21.05(a), Ordinance: Child care facilities and programs must ensure that age appropriate, individual constructive disciplinary practices are used for each child in care. (1) Children shall not be subjected to discipline that is severe, humiliating, or frightening. (2) No cruel, harsh, physical, or unusual punishments shall be permitted. (3) No child shall be delegated or permitted to discipline another child. (4) No physical restraints shall be used to confine a child. (5) No child shall be confined in an enclosed area such as a closet, locked room, box, or bathroom. (6) No child shall be subjected to profane language, threats, derogatory remarks, or other verbal abuse. (7) No child shall be punished for failure to eat or sleep, or for toileting accidents. (8) No child shall be punished by the withholding of food, rest, or use of the toilet. (9) No physical punishment shall be used, such as, but not limited to, hitting, striking, biting, or pinching. (10) No child shall be threatened with any punishment that is prohibited by this paragraph. (11) Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited unless such discipline is a part of the religious tenets, doctrine, or practice of the facility. An inappropriate method of discipline was used. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's revisit inspection unrelated to discipline, I observed a teacher on the playground, sitting on a bench, bent over and yelling at a child's face while she held his hands, then she proceeded to slap him on the hand. I rushed to her and on my way to her I said "hey, hey, hey! you don't do that" but she did not turn to me. When i arrived at the fence I said "you don't do that" and we started to have a discussion at that point. The teacher was telling me that the child slapped her so she hit him. I reminded her that she is not his mother and that she has no right to hit the child. She proceeded to tell me that he has been hitting her since yesterday and that she isn ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Child Discipline/Child Abuse & Neglect: DCF Handbook,
- Official code
- 10-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.02(f)(2), Ordinance: There shall be a sufficient amount of play equipment and materials available relative to the licensed capacity of the facility allowing each child to be involved in activities. Play equipment and materials are not sufficient in number for the licensed capacity and/or are not accessible for the following age group(s): [toddler (1y/o & 2y/o ) classrooms]. (Section 11.1, number 1) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- There was insufficient play equipment in the 1y/o and 2y/o rooms. The rooms were mainly equipped with blocks and a tables for the children to sit on. There were no defined centers and adequate toys for their age. A classroom supply suggestion list was emailed to the provider.
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 19-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.05(g)(6), Ordinance:Handwashing facilities shall include a sink with running water under pressure, soap and disposable towels, and shall be available in the infant/toddler room or in an adjoining room that opens into the infant/toddler room. There was no handwashing facility in the infant/toddler classroom. (Section 12.3, number 1) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The section number cited above is incorrect. The DCF Handbook rule - 3.10.2A states that When children in diapers are in care, a hand- washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room. The two rooms being used for diapering were not equipped with diapering tables and sinks for handwashing. One room had 12 children and of the 12 children, only one was potty trained. All other children required change on a mat and teacher is not able to wash hands until she gets a chance to. The t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Handwashing Facilities and Use Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28)
- Official code
- 28-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes 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. See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff whose background screening results are not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One staff member (T. Baccas) observed supervising children does not have a current eligible Level 2 background screening in the Clearinghouse, see supplemental sheet for additional information. The staff member is not allowed on the premises during operating hours until an eligible Level 2 background screening is on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a current No. 8 form, Physician's Statement of Good Health observed expired for one staff member present, see supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5(B), Handbook: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate.The attendance sheet was missing [SEE COMMENTS]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Time of arrival was missing on the attendance sheet in the older twos classroom. Counselor Comments Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. OPEN BIBLE PRESCHOOL I S17BO0027 / R1107 4767 NW 24th Ct Lauderdale Lakes FL 33313 Routine1 03/28/2024 Page 4 of 5 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Debbie Francis 03/28/2024 ____________________________________________ Receiv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.04(c), Ordinance: Torn, ripped or taped bedding shall not be used for napping. Towels shall not be used as bedding.Bedding was observed in poor condition. (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- This item was out of compliance during the previous inspection and continues to be out of compliance as there are still numerous torn/ripped sleeping mats. The facility's administrator stated the mats are being replaced with cots. An extension has been granted and a new deadline assigned.
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24 and Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 21-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-7.01(a), Ordinance:Meals, snacks, or beverages served to infants, or children one (1) to two (2) years of age, shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations for meal pattern requirements under the Child and Adult Care Food Program ("Program"), promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") in the Code of Federal Regulations ("C.F.R.") at 7 C.F.R. Part 226.20, regardless of whether a child care facility participates in the Program and is qualified for reimbursement of costs associated with food service operations. Food served did not meet the requirements in that [SEE COMMENTS]. (Section 17.3, number 1) Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- This item was not out of compliance during the previous inspection, however during this revisit inspection the lunch being served (beef patty, variety bags of chips, and juice) was not nutritionally complete with the required food groups. This has been a reoccurring issue and will be marked out of compliance during this inspection. If a child care facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for childr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Nutritional Meals and Snacks Group: Secs. 7-7.01 and 7-7.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-7.01 and 7-7.04, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.2(A) and (B), Handbook: 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.The five year re-screen is required for all child care personnel.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.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not complete a 5-year rescreening prior to the previous screening expiration date. (Section 19.5, number 1) Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 staff members were found with expired 5 year rescreening. A revisit shall be conducted on 8/31/23 to ensure the staff members are not on premise.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [In the main hallway 3 ceiling tiles need to be replaced, in the 2 year old room 3 ceiling tiles need to be replaced, upstairs in the VPK rooms 9 ceiling tiles need to replaced and 9 light fixtures need to be fixed (new covers or light bulbs).]. (Section 10, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- In the main hallway 3 ceiling tiles need to be replaced, in the 2 year old room 3 ceiling tiles need to be replaced, upstairs in the VPK rooms 9 ceiling tiles need to replaced and 9 light fixtures need to be fixed (new covers or light bulbs).
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-13
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(B), Handbook: It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents; It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. Fire hazard(s), such as [There was dust built-up on the A/C door located in the 2 year old room] was/were observed in the facility. (Section 10, number 2) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- There was dust built-up on the A/C door located in the 2 year old room.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-14
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.04(c), Ordinance: Torn, ripped or taped bedding shall not be used for napping. Towels shall not be used as bedding.Bedding was observed in poor condition. (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Numerous mats were found to be torn in each classroom and will need to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24 and Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 21-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(g), Ordinance: The outdoor play space shall provide for exposure to sunlight and include shade. Shade means the ability to block exposure to direct sunlight enabling the body to cool off.The shade area shall, at a minimum, be large enough for children using the outdoor play space at the same time to sit down comfortably without coming into direct contact with another child.The shaded area for the playground is inadequate. (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The outdoor white awning/tarp was torn at various places and not well attached and will need to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 23-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [paint on the swing upright (in the middle ) is peeling and showing rust. This was previously addressed with a grey paint and has now peeled.]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Paint on the swing upright (in the middle ) is peeling and showing rust. This was previously addressed with a grey paint and has now peeled.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 24-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.05(a), Ordinance:Each child care facility shall provide conveniently located toilet and bath facilities that are easily accessible to the children.The facilities must be maintained in a sanitary condition. The restroom was found to be unsanitary. (Section 10.6, numbers 5 and 8) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The shower located in the main hallway on the first floor was found to have a strong odor and in need of being cleaned.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 26 - Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page
- Official code
- 26-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain current No. 8 forms, Physician's Statement of Good Health observed expired for one staff member present and missing for one staff member present, see supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(l)(1), Ordinance: Drinking water shall be available and accessible to the children at all times from a public water system or other water source approved and regulated by the State of Florida. Drinking water means potable water safe for human consumption. Use of a garden hose to provide drinking water is prohibited due to potential health risks that could result from cross connections and backflow contamination of the water system. The drinking fountain was in need of repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Repair drinking fountain on the playground observed broken.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 15-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(l)(2), Ordinance:Any child care facility with a licensed capacity of fifty (50) children or fewer shall install a minimum of two (2) drinking fountains.One (1) drinking fountain shall be located inside the facility and one (1) located outside the facility in the outdoor play area.Child care facilities with a licensed capacity of more than fifty (50) children shall have one (1) additional drinking fountain located either inside or outside the facility, for each additional licensed capacity of fifty (50) children, or any fraction thereof.Commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements.Drinking fountains shall be installed and maintained in compliance with all permitting and regulatory requirements of the applicable governmental agency where the facility is located. The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. An additional [SEE COMMENTS] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required.
- Report comments
- Make drinking fountains inside the facility accessible to children throughout the day during operating hours.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 15-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.04(c), Ordinance: Torn, ripped or taped bedding shall not be used for napping. Towels shall not be used as bedding.Bedding was observed in poor condition. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Replace sleeping mats in the classrooms observed torn.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), Handbook:Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [SEE COMMENTS] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Daily attendance sheets were not available for review in all three VPK classrooms. Current daily attendance sheets must accompany each group of children at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5(B), Handbook: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate.The attendance sheet was missing [SEE COMMENTS]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Daily attendance sheets were missing time of arrival for children in the twos/threes and threes/fours classrooms. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Debbie Francis 03/30/2023 ____________________________________________ Received by: Sheron Foster 03/30/2023 OPEN BIBLE PRESCHOOL I S1 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [hallway]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the course of complaint inspection, child EB was observed walking the main hallway by the lunch room toward the south end of the hallway to the 2y/o classroom. The child went into the older 2y/o classroom in the hallway and came back out. When he came back into the hallway, he continued walking to the end of the hallway to the younger 2s classroom. We followed him into the classroom where the teacher informed us he was meant to be in that class. TA was provided that direct supervision is required at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
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
What steps has the center taken to ensure that children are always supervised in a way that meets their individual needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection report indicate a concern regarding the level of supervision provided to a child during nap time. This question helps understand the current practices in place to ensure all children are monitored appropriately.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 4, 2026.
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Finding-specific
Could you explain your current process for tracking children's attendance and movements between different classrooms throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted an issue with documenting the movement of children between classrooms. Asking this helps clarify how the staff maintains accurate records of where children are located at all times.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 4, 2026.
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Finding-specific
What training do staff members receive regarding constructive and positive ways to guide children's behavior?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a September 2024 inspection report include a finding regarding inappropriate disciplinary methods used by a staff member. This question allows the director to explain the current training and expectations for staff interactions with children.
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Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all employees have current and valid background screenings on file before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that background screening documentation has been a repeated topic of concern in past reports. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for maintaining staff compliance.
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Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for inspecting and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the facility and outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility maintenance and sanitation have been recurring topics in multiple inspection reports. This question helps clarify how the center ensures that all areas and equipment remain in good repair for the children.
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