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11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (11-03)

Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments: During investigation, a teacher informed licensing that they had a child writing their name as a form of discipline. This is not part of the facilities discipline policy. Provider reviewed the discipline policy with the teacher and had the teacher sign it, acknowledging the policy. Per DCF CCF Handbook section 2.8 B. The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-15. View official inspection document (report f90e8f8a-09df-402a-aff7-17d0d301e70f)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-01)

Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: One employee (Listed on supplemental sheet) has not completed the 40 hour requirements. Employee will have the training complete by 05/06/2026. Provider will email licensing when training is complete. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 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. Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report a509358d-189d-4391-9b43-8b3626372c2c)

41. (41-02)

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] Comments: Two children had expired immunization records. (Names listed on supplemental sheet) Provider will obtain current records and send them via email to licensing by 5/06/2026. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 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 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 90 out of 300 children files were monitored. (M-Z) 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments All personnel records monitored. Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report a509358d-189d-4391-9b43-8b3626372c2c)

47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)

Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments: Childcare personnel in the one-year-old classroom interacted inappropriately with the children by being too rough/aggressive with them. The childcare personnel pulled children up by one arm/hand and admitted to being rough with the children. Per DCF CCF Handbook: Section 8.2 C. Childcare personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-19. View official inspection document (report a1024f1a-44dc-459a-925f-01b643adbef0)

47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)

Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments: On 10/30/2025 a teacher was seen by a co-worker "popping" a three-year-old child on his mouth in the classroom. The teacher was terminated immediately. On 10/31/20225 a teacher was seen by two co-workers forcibly slamming a child into a chair in the two-year-old room. The teacher was terminated immediately. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 720e9216-449d-42ba-adfd-65f332aba72a)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

Supervision of children in the [Two Year Old] group was inadequate in that [during transition a child was left unsupervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: While transitioning to an adjoining classroom a child was left unsupervised. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report 43f4f2b8-9eb4-4fa8-a2fe-75a5738966fb)

08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (08-04)

The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 General Requirements [SR] Comments: Van has one seat belt that is broken. Second row behind the driver, next to the aisle. Counselor has pictures on request. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 18 been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C. Corrective action: Director put tape on that seat stating the seat belt was broken. Director placed a ticket to corporate per email for the seat belt to be fixed. Facility has until 12.16.24 to be incompliance. Compliance Comments Lessons plans and daily schedule were posted in each classroom. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-02. View official inspection document (report 677f58eb-d247-4876-95a6-d9808171468e)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-02)

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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Outdoor play area was missing sand box covers(two). Wasp nest was discovered on the left wing of playground, on the wood at the top. Adult metal shovel was found on the left side of playground. (director removed the shovel at the time of inspection) Large plastic container lid was broken laying on side. Playground equipment on left side needs to be power washed. Counselor has pictures on request. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. C. All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. E. Equipment used for climbing should not be placed over, or immediately next to, hard surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, dirt, grass, or flooring covered by carpet or gym mats not intended for use as surfacing for climbing equipment. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water. G. Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. H. Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited. I. The provider shall maintain manufacturers instructions on file electronically or in paper format for outdoor playground equipment purchased or installed on or after January 1, 2020, and/or have available for licensing to review upon request. Corrective Action: Director will put a ticket into corporate. Director removed the shovel while counselor was there, then was complaint. Facility has until 1.2.25 to be in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-02. View official inspection document (report 677f58eb-d247-4876-95a6-d9808171468e)

11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (11-03)

Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments: Interviews with childcare personnel confirm that child was hit on the hand by teacher B. Teacher B was terminated the day of the incident. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-02. View official inspection document (report 439e3d46-3cd9-4458-8a82-2578455ac690)