First Steps Learning Academy

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)

The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: Two staff members did not start their introductory training within 90 days of employment. Staff members enrolled in an introductory training course at the time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-04. View official inspection document (report 498d67f6-84a7-41c3-aa52-ee219b487be6)

41. (41-01)

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] Comments: 4 children were found to not have a Florida Certificate of Immunization on file. See list in supplemental. Facility 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 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. Provider will email copies of children's Florida Certificate of Immunization to the licensing office on or before 3/20/2025. Due: 3/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-19. View official inspection document (report c7123ebe-e1ac-4d39-b139-6cbc13a7e288)

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: 1 child was found to have an expired Florida Certificate of Immunization on file. Facility 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 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. Provider will email a copy of the child's current Florida Certificate of Immunization to the licensing office on or before 3/20/2025. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-19. View official inspection document (report c7123ebe-e1ac-4d39-b139-6cbc13a7e288)

42. (42-01)

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] Comments: 3 children did not have Student Health Examinations on file. Facility Handbook7.2 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 [...]. Provider will email copies of children's current Student Health Examinations to the licensing office on or before 3/20/2025. 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) Noncompliance Due: 3/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-19. View official inspection document (report c7123ebe-e1ac-4d39-b139-6cbc13a7e288)

43. (43-02)

The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 3 children were found not to have an enrollment form on file with the facility. Facility Handbook 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A. Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. Provider will email copies of the children's enrollment form to the licensing office on or before 3/20/2025. Compliance Comments 18 of 18 personnel records reviewed. Personnel records partially reviewed at the licensing office. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-19. View official inspection document (report c7123ebe-e1ac-4d39-b139-6cbc13a7e288)

45. (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 7 former staff members did not have end dates on the Clearinghouse Roster. 1 current staff member was not on the facility's roster at time of inspection. See list in supplemental. Facility Handbook, Section 5/1, K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Provider will update their Clearinghouse Roster and email a copy of the roster showing end dates for former employees and including all current employees to the licensing office on or before 3/20/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-19. View official inspection document (report c7123ebe-e1ac-4d39-b139-6cbc13a7e288)

48. Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (48-02)

At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [12/22] for [one-year-olds/two-year-olds] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR] Comments: During Inspection none of the staff in the one-year-old and two-year-old classrooms was in possession of a staff credential. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 2.2.1 Facility Group Size B. For children 1 year up to 24 months of age, group size may not exceed twelve (12) children in a single classroom. For classrooms operating with 7 to 12 children, there must be one designated lead teacher, and one of the two child care personnel must possess, at a minimum, an active credential pursuant to s. 402.305(3), F.S. For classrooms operating with 6 or fewer children, the child care personnel is not required to have an active credential. C. For children 2 years up to 3 years of age, group size may not exceed twenty-two (22) children in a single classroom. For classrooms operating with 12 to 22 children, there must be one designated lead teacher, and one of the two child care personnel must possess, at a minimum, an active credential pursuant to s. 402.305(3), F.S. For classrooms operating with 11 or fewer children, the child care personnel is not required to have an active credential. Provider will ensure that the required number of credentialed staff are present in School Readiness classrooms at all times. Provider will email proof of an active staff credential for a staff member assigned to the one-year-old and two-year-old rooms to the licensing office on or before 3/20/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-19. View official inspection document (report c7123ebe-e1ac-4d39-b139-6cbc13a7e288)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-06)

The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments: A large amount of torn floor mats was in use in several classrooms. With insides exposed, the mats no longer have an impermeable surface. Provider removed and replaced torn mats during inspection. Not Monitored Comments Not nap time during inspection. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-17. View official inspection document (report 465e3dbb-0635-4295-a158-e70afbb27334)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-18)

The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The fire drill log was not accessible to the assistant director in the director's absence. Counselor was not able to confirm adherence to the requirements for fire and emergency preparedness drills. The provider will email a copy of the filled-in fire/emergency preparedness drill log to the licensing office on or before 11/18/2024. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-17. View official inspection document (report 465e3dbb-0635-4295-a158-e70afbb27334)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-01)

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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: While maintained at the facility, personnel records were not available to the counselor at the inspection. No information could be obtained on two new employees working at the facility. Provider will send copies of the contents of the two new employees' files via email to the licensing office on or before 11/18/2024. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-17. View official inspection document (report 465e3dbb-0635-4295-a158-e70afbb27334)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments: New childcare personnel in the classroom with children is not on the facility clearinghouse roster. Provider will update clearinghouse roster to reflect background screenings performed on new personnel and email a copy to the licensing office on or before 11/18/2024. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-17. View official inspection document (report 465e3dbb-0635-4295-a158-e70afbb27334)