Florida offers a great website to get all the behind the scenes information about any school you may be considering.
http://www.myflorida.com/childcare
(click on Child Care Provider Search - Search Now )
Florida legislature mandates every Licensed Child Care Facility be inspected routinely for compliance with minimum standards. These inspections are not scheduled; the inspector drops in unannounced to determine if the school is operating lawfully.
Please be very aware inspectors are checking only the basics such as:
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completion of teacher background screenings (to be sure they have no prior criminal violations that would disqualify them from working with children BEFORE they are placed in the classroom),
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meeting minimum teacher to student ratios,
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and meeting the state required minimum teacher training requirements.
A school with REINSPECTION should be a red flag.
The Florida Department of Children & Family Services provides a brochure to assist families in awareness of the licensing standards.
Florida Department of Children & Families: Know Your Child Care Facility
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