The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [labeled names of children.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Specialist was in the one-year old classroom and observing the diaper changing station. Specialist saw in two children's containers over- the-counter nonprescription medication. Neither diaper creams had the names of the children. Specialist gave technical assistance about record keeping with non prescription medication, and worked with the provider to locate authorization forms from the parents. A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of ... [truncated]
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed in the infant classroom a pillow in one of the infant's cribs. Specialist confirmed the child was under 12 months with the director. 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillo ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [safety straps are not being utilized.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Specialist notes that bouncers are brought in by the parents. The safety strap on the bouncer utilized on the incident of 3/7/25 was missing when returned to the parent. Specialist advises that if equipment brought by the parents was unsafe to not utilize it or to provide their own. 3.11 Indoor Equipment Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed personnel M.F who had not completed her 45 hour training as of time of inspection. M.F was the personnel responsible for the classroom at time of incident. Per provider, M.F is on administrative leave until she has completed her training. 4.3 Break in Service B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment .
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
Inspector notes
3.6.4 Safe Sleep C. Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Cribs, playpens, play yards, other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child must be placed a minimum of 18 inches away from window blinds, draperies or any window treatment/cover that pose a strangulation hazard. Licensing counselor observed three infants asleep in their cribs in Classroom A. Two of the cribs with infants had blankets on or around the infants while napping. One infant was wearing a teething necklace. The licensing counselor had the teacher immediately remove the neckl ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [training was incomplete.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Report comments
4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. From the school readiness Health and Safety Standards Handbook 3 Training Requirements Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work dire ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-02
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent's signature and date.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
6.4 Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. Counselor observed 19 accident/incident reports that did not have custodial parent or legal guardian's signature. At time of inspection, counselor observed two children who had gotten into a physical alter ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 16, number 8) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
6.5 Medication H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Licensing counselor observed medication that was stored in the administrative office that was expired or no longer being administered. Technical assistance was provided on maintaining proper storage of medication, and discarding or returning it when no longer in use or a child leaves the facility. Noncompliance was resolved at time of inspection by discarding all of the unused medication.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor reviewed 34 files for all children enrolled. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Imm ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 8, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor reviewed 34 children's records for all children enrolled. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. Counselor observed 2 student health records that were missing from the student's files.
A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [13] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Infants- 1:4 Two-year-olds- and Toddlers 2:13 (7 two-year-olds and 6 toddlers) Three-year-olds- 1:10 Total: 27 Counselor observed a mixed ratio of seven two-year-olds and six toddlers to two teachers in the same classroom. Per provider, the classes had to be combined because one of the classrooms is having AC issues. This standard was brought back into compliance by having the provider bring a third teacher into the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor checked all staff files. Counselor observed that one child care personnel had not completed school readiness trainings within the required time frame. The provider has been given 30 days to bring this standard back into compliance by providing documentation that the child care personnel has completed all required training. The following Technical Assistance was given: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
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 is the current process for ensuring all medication brought to the center is clearly labeled with the child's name and has the necessary authorization forms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection in March 2025 identified instances where medication containers lacked the required child labels and authorization documentation. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages medication safety and record-keeping protocols.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily routines and checks in place to ensure that infant sleep areas remain free of items that could pose a safety risk?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 indicate that items posing potential safety risks were found in infant cribs during those visits. This question allows the director to explain current practices for maintaining a safe sleep environment for infants.
Context
The center had a clean inspection in May 2026 following these earlier findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor and maintain the safety of equipment brought in from home, such as bouncers or other infant gear?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2025 noted a concern regarding the safety of equipment brought by parents. This question helps parents understand how the facility ensures all equipment in use is safe and in good repair.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications before they begin working in a classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2024 and 2025 show that documentation of staff training requirements was incomplete during those inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and ensures all personnel are fully trained and compliant.
Context
The center had a clean inspection in May 2026 following these earlier findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily activities and any minor incidents that might occur while a child is in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the center's communication style helps families feel confident about how information is shared regarding their child's day and any necessary documentation. This is a helpful way to gauge transparency and parent-provider partnership.