Supervision of children in the [two year old] group was inadequate in that [children were left unsupervised in the classroom. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
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Childcare personnel in the two-year-old classroom left children alone in the classroom. Childcare personnel returned to the classroom to resume supervision duties during the licensing counselors walk thru of the childcare facility. The Provider will ensure childcare personnel are present at all times to supervise and maintain ratio requirements. Per School Readiness Handbook:
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The students listed on the supplemental form have expired or no immunization records. The Provider will obtain current immunization records from the parent/guardian on or before 04/27/2026 and submit to the licensing office via email.
Correction status
Due by April 27, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Immunization Records
Official code
40-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The students listed on the supplemental form have expired student health records. The Provider will obtain current student health forms from the parent/guardian on or before 04/27/2026 and submit to the licensing office via email.
Correction status
Due by April 27, 2026
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
Official code
41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The employees listed on the supplemental form have expired child abuse and neglect reporting forms. The Provider will have employees sign new child abuse and neglect forms and submit completed forms to the licensing office on or before 04/27/2026 via email.
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
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All four teachers did not have the new School Readiness requirements. PER DCF HANDBOOK: By June 30, 2024, all current SR childcare personnel must complete two new health and safety courses: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program . These courses are free to the learner and will be hosted in the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry. Within 90 days of initial employment with any SR provider, new hires and current pre-service trainees must complete all required pre-service training by successfully completing one of the options below : Option 1 (DCF courses, plus corresponding exams) Existing c ... [truncated]
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Facility had multiple outlet covers missing throughout the building. PER DCF HANDBOOK:I. 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. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Counselor will do an onsite inspection. The inspection will be after 4.29.25.
Correction status
Due by April 29, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Facility has two refrigerators and a deep freezer, items in all three appliances had multiple packages not labeled and dated. Few (French fries) items were open in the freezer. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 3.9.2 Food Storage.D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. Corrective Action: Owner will send counselor pictures of labeled and dated food items in the two refrigerators and the deep freezer. Will send pictures per e mail.
Correction status
Due by May 15, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-24
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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Infant room did not have bottles labeled with children's first and last names. Per DCF HANDBOOK:
Correction status
Due by May 15, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Four bottles in infant room not labeled. PER DCF HANDBOOK: B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Corrective action: Owner will send pictures of bottles with first and last names on them by 4.30.25, per email to counselor.
Correction status
Due by April 29, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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Toys, equipment and/or furnishings available to the children in care were not age appropriate in that [VPK room did not appropiate toys, eguipment and furnishings.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
VPK room did not have toys, equipment and enough material that was age appropriate. Pictures on request from counselor. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 3.11 Indoor Equipment. A childcare facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. Toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva. Corrective action: Owner has until 5.15.2025 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 15, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
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Staff In-service monitored. Three employees did not have their full ten hours. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 4.5 Documentation of Training. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each childcare personnels record maintained at the childcare facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. D. Any course completion certificate not documented on the training transcript will be considered invalid, requiring that the course(s) be retaken. Until the coursework is retaken and completed, childcare facilities will be ou ... [truncated]
Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [Some some food items in freezer and refrigerator not labeled or dated.]. (Section 17.2, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Owner will label and date food in the freezer and refrigerator by tomorrow. Will send pictures by email. Per DCF Handbook:3.9.2 Food Storage E. Opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/labeled date or if the quality of the food has been compromised disregard,
Correction status
Due by July 11, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Food Preparation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
Official code
23-20
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 procedures in place to ensure children are always supervised in the classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2026 noted a finding regarding supervision in a classroom. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center maintains active oversight of children at all times.
Context
The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all electrical outlets remain covered and safe for children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2025 identified a concern regarding missing outlet covers. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance routine for keeping the facility environment secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track health and immunization records to ensure they stay up to date for all students?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where health or immunization records were found to be expired or incomplete. Understanding the center's tracking system helps parents feel confident that required documentation is kept current.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring all staff members complete their required annual training hours on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that staff training requirements were not fully met during past inspections. Asking about the current process for monitoring staff professional development provides insight into how the center supports its team in meeting regulatory standards.
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General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines, such as how food items brought from home are labeled and stored?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding daily care routines helps parents understand how the center manages personal items and nutrition. This question helps clarify expectations for both families and staff to ensure consistency.