
Sonshine Inn Day Care
304 Park St, Melrose FL, 32666
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity45 children
Overview
About Us
Sonshine Inn Day Care is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 45 children in Melrose, Florida. The program has served Melrose families for over 35 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07PU0015
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
FindingJun '23
Jun 6, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [16 children from age 1- elementary] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments 16 chi… | 04-01: Supervision of children in the [3-elementary] group was inadequate in that [the children were left with a volunteer while the staff member watched the 1 and 2 year old children and their staff member … | 09-02: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Comments Children were eating lunch during playground time. Children were still playing at 1:30 when nap… | 09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Comments This program used electronic media with a child under the age of one. This coun… | 09-08: The facility used electronic media time with chil
FindingJan '24
Jan 29, 2024
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments 4.7 Director Credentials are not current. Section 402.305…
FindingSep '24
Sep 25, 2024
05-02: The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A Comments Provider's transportation log was not completed for the week. Provider has t… | 06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E Comments Specialist found that the driver did not ha… | 07-03: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A Comments Specialist observed that the v… | 18-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Comments Specialist observed an infant asleep in a bouncer cha… | 21-05: Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take
FindingFeb '25
Feb 5, 2025
09-02: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Comments Specialist observed that there was a posted schedule of activities, but it was not being follow… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments Specialist observed that many areas of the facility had containers of toys and other supplies that wer… | 13-04: Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments Specialist observed a knife on the kitchen countertop accessible to children. The knife was moved i… | 17-01: 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 Comments Specialist observed a rotting spl… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe o
FindingMay '25
May 22, 2025
44-05: A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Comments Specialist reviewed the volunteer file and the Volunteer Acknowledgement for… | 45-01: 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 Comments Specialist reviewed all 3 staff files and …
FindingSep '25
Sep 16, 2025
28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Comments Specialist observed water bottles that were not labeled with child… | 32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the slide.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments Specialist observed no mulch under the slide. Provider has until Octo… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Specialist reviewed 9 children files. 5 children files did… | 42-02: 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 Comments Specialist reviewed 9 children … | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not b
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '26
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Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
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