Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.19
- Local median
- 1
DR. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope
921 SW 3rd St, Ocala, FL 34471
- License:
- X05MA0214
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 41
- License expiration:
- October 14, 2026
Typical cost: $997 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $50.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion 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 inspectionDecember 16, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 16, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for DR. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope from February 3, 2023 through December 16, 2025.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 51 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 12, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of January 30, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 51
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 9
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34471
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 69%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 1.81
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
December 23, 2024April 1, 2025April 9, 2025November 6, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 9, 2025November 6, 2025December 12, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 23, 2024January 28, 2025April 9, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 27, 2024August 12, 2024April 1, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 23, 2024January 28, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 9, 2025November 6, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
April 9, 2025November 6, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 1, 2025November 6, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 9, 2025November 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Proof of annual fire inspection has not been submitted. Last fire inspection expired on 6/25/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 1 toilet in girls' and boys' restroom not working properly (signed posted on door) Boys' restroom has holes in the wall and plaster falling from wall on the fall.
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last fire inspection expired 6/25/2025. Last Fire Drill conducted on 10/21/2025, 4 staff, 15 children, 1:59 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on today 11/6/2025, 4 staff, 15 children, 50 seconds to clear building. Fire Drill during naptime was conducted 10/21/2025 at 12:34PM. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on today 11/6/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on 10/20/2025. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on 7/10/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint, rotten board]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Playhouse on large playground has exposed screws / nails and board is decaying (removed at time of inspection) Black tunnels have jagged edges on playground (removed at time of inspection) Blue/red/yellow spring bouncer chipped paint Blue/red stationary train is split around the tunnel (removed at time of inspection) Swing chain rusted (removed at time of inspection) / lumber on the blue swing has chipped/peeling paint Lumber used as the border around the mulch on playground is rotten with exposed nails Landscaping materials is a tripping hazard coming from underneath mulch White panels of the fence near the playground have green substance which needs to be cleaned off Counse ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete the SR training before being left alone in the classroom
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement does not have page 1 of the physical completed by the parent. Child listed on supplement does not have a physical on file for Counselor to review.
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Attestation of Good Moral Character of all 4 staff were updated to the new version at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Clean brush from fence line, cut back dead palmetto limbs off fence.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Gate at back of playground has approximately a 6-inch gap and does not lock properly to keep children from exiting the premises.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [4/2024 to present]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection was completed on 6/25/2024. Last Fire Drill conducted on 3/12/2024 according to last fire drill log Counselor reviewed. Fire Drill using Primary route conducted on today 4/9/2025, 5 staff, 16 children, 45 seconds to clear building. Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on today 4/9/2025, 1;30 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill during naptime is required during before October 14, 2025. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on 4/9/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on 4/9/2025. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on 4/9/2025.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [picnic table has peeling paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Blue picnic table has chipped paint
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Physical Environment was not completed since 4/4/2023 according to the log given to the Counselor. Completed at time of inspection with Counselor
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplement did not complete the required SR training or Part 1 of the DCF training
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Person in charge could not locate a written Blood Exposure Plan for Counselor to review. Staff does not have proof of completing the Exposure to Blood training in their files.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 34-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No staff in the facility has First Aid or CPR
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 35-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No staff in the facility has First Aid or CPR
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement are missing immunizations.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 40-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement immunizations has expired.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 40-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement missing physicals.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement physicals expired.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement did not have an enrollment form for Counselor to review. Counselor reviewed all 18 children files.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor along with the person in charge gathered documents for all staff files
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- All staff child abuse and neglect had expired. Staff completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Person in Charge completed the 5131 Background Screening and Personnel Requirement forms at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor 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 logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility did not have a current physical environment form. Counselor reviewed that the last time form was noted on 4/4/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Lighter removed from playground
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child is no longer enrolled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 38-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- There are holes in the fence that children and animals can fit through in the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not accessible to parents]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- There is no menu posted.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Wood fence on left has holes along fence where children could fit through. Metal chain link fence has gaps more than 4 inches, one is large enough for a child to fit through. Wooden fence in rear has fallen down in places and is laying in the play area and children can leave premises easily. Wooden fence in rear has holes large enough for children to fit through. Metal fencing separating play yards was missing metal poles to hold the fence upright, sharp parts of the fence are exposed to children. Licensing Specialist let staff know that the fence needs to be repaired and properly maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not written]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility had no menu prepared.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [equipment had chipped and missing paint with rust ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Swing frame had chipped and missing paint and rust. Teetertotter had chipped and missing paint. Metal crawl through tube has chipped and missing paint. Metal car sitting bench has missing and chipped paint with rust. Metal car sitting bench has indoor toys placed on it that were broken with holes where little fingers could get stuck or cut. There is litter all over the outdoor play area. Fall zone barriers have long screws sticking up where children could step on them. Volleyball net is ripped and hanging down to the ground. Licensing Specialist informed the Director that the play equipment needs to be repaired and maintained regularly.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [signature of the parent or legal guardian.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Resolved at time of inspection - child no longer attends the facility. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 38-05
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [signature of the parent or custodial parent of the child.]. (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Completed at time of inspection - child no longer attends the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Notification and Documentation (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] staff for [5 (2/infant's, 3/1's)] children is required. There were [1] staff for [5 (2/infant's, 3/1's)] children observed. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A ratio of 1 teacher with 5 (2/infant's, 3/1's) children was in the infant classroom. A ratio of 1 teacher with 9 (5/1's, 4/2's) children was in the one-year-old classroom. Two Teachers came into work to bring the facility in ratio. The facility was in ratio at the time of this inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should be in ratio at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratios (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 3 Ratios, Page 13)
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [for the months of December, January and February]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor conducted 3 drills during time of inspection (regular drill, Lockdown and Tornado drills) 14.3 Fire Drills 1. During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. 2. A current attendance record must accompany staff out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. When the facilitys approved alarm system is activated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route us ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 22-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [counselor oberved chipped paint, tripping hazards]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Outdoor playground: (photos were taken) Landscaping material presents a tripping hazard Yellow / blue Spring bouncer seats has peeling paint Red/ blue stationary car has peeling paint Orange/green swing has peeling paint The stationery car, swing and spring bouncer were not maintained in a safe and sanitary condition for children to use due to the chipped paint on the play equipment. Counselor spoke with Director to maintain outdoor play equipment free from chipped paint. Landscaping materials are coming from underneath the resilient surface which presents a tripping hazard. Counselor spoke with Director to cover the material and add additional resiliency to meet the 6"inches ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 27-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [Competency exam was not taken]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplement did not complete the competency exam.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplement have not completed the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-06
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]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplement did not have the required training before being left alone with children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-07
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [director and/or teacher did not sign the form]. (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident report was not signed by teacher on 8/4/2022 of child listed on supplement. Not Monitored Comments No children on medication during time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Notification and Documentation (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681) on file within 30 days of enrollment. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on the supplement did not have a immunization on file within 30 days of enrolling.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Immunization Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 37-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of Immunization was not acceptable in that [1. ] 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. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement immunizations were expired.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Immunization Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 37-02
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement does not have physical within 30 days of enrolling.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Student Health and Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 38-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that [1. ]. 1.It was not current (over two years old). 2.It did not indicate results of all components included in DH Form 3040. 3.The exam was completed by a person without statutory authority to perform health exams. 4.The health statement was completed by an unauthorized professional. (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement physical expired 10/27/2022.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Student Health and Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 38-02
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 as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 9) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed all 46 children files. Children listed on supplement did not have an influenza on file for August - September 2022 on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 39 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 39-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 staff files were not present for Counselor to review. Employees are listed on supplement. Counselor reviewed the 7 staff files that were available during this inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 40-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of completed Background Screening and personnel file requirements was not on file for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employees listed on supplement did not have a background screening on file for Counselor to review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] staff for [10 (10/1's)] children is required. There were [1] staff for [10 (10/1's) ] children observed. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that Teacher # 4 walked outside of her classroom leaving 10/1's with Teacher # 3 in the toddler classroom. Teacher # 3 went back into the Toddler classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should be in ratio at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratios (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 3 Ratios, Page 13)
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The program didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider did not have a schedule of activities written that covered the facility operating hours. The facility posted a schedule of activities that covered the facility operating hours. Technical assistance was provided to the provider that a written schedule should cover the facility operating hours.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20)
- Official code
- 09-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The sleep bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- ELC staff and the Counselor observed an infant in a playpen/crib with blankets, toys, and stuff animals that could pose a threat to the health, safety, and wellbeing of the child. The Blanket, toys, and stuff animal was removed from the playpen/crib. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that blankets and toys should not be in the crib with infant's.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Bedding and Linens (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 17-02
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 all staff have completed their required background screening documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show that required background screening forms were not fully completed for staff at that time. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages these important records today.
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Finding-specific
How does the center maintain the outdoor play area to ensure that fencing and gates are always secure and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2024 through early 2025 show repeated findings regarding gaps in fencing and gate security. This question allows the center to explain how they now monitor and maintain the outdoor play space for children.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members have completed their required training before they are left alone with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that a staff member had not completed required training before being left unsupervised with children. This question helps clarify the center's current approach to staff training and supervision requirements.
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Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all required fire drills are conducted and documented on a regular basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections throughout 2025 indicate challenges with maintaining consistent fire drill documentation and annual fire inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center currently tracks and completes these safety requirements.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all student health and immunization records are kept current and complete for every child enrolled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted several instances where student health and immunization records were missing or had expired. Asking about the current record-keeping process helps parents understand how the center ensures these files remain up to date.
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