New Steps Learning Academy LLC

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: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel who is no longer employed at the facility has not been end dated in the facilitys clearinghouse employee/contractor roster. See supplemental. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding adding/ removing personnel on facilitys clearinghouse roster in the required timeframe. Licensing Specialist spoke with provider via telephone on 06/29/2026, provider stated she would end date personnel who is no longer employed at the facility. Licensing Specialist reviewed facilitys clearinghouse roster prior to uploading and observed personnel has been end dated from facility clearinghouse roster. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-24. View official inspection document (report 16db4038-01ab-42f5-94e7-ab3b8c34b728)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-07)

Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed 11 staff files. Licensing Specialist observed one personnel background screening was not completed after a 90 break in service. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance provided: Per Child Care Facility Handbook (CCF), Section 5.2 C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care (pg.53). Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report a8a93d16-22cc-4433-9ff6-9e9c4e4e0af8)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-06)

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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed 11 personnel files and observed one personnel file that did not contain the 2024 Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Due: 3/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report a8a93d16-22cc-4433-9ff6-9e9c4e4e0af8)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-01)

Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialists observed infant and 1 year old personnel changing diapers in a room that did not have a handwashing station. Corrective action needed. Technical Assistance provided: Per Child Care Facility (CCF) Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A, When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room (pg. 37). Due: 3/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report a8a93d16-22cc-4433-9ff6-9e9c4e4e0af8)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-10)

The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Monitored fire drill log, last fire drill conducted on 01/8/26. Licensing Specialists observed emergency evacuation plan was not posted in 1- and 2-year-olds classroom. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance: Per Child Care Facility (CCF) Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E. The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation (pg. 28). FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments Food service inspection conducted. Due: 3/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report a8a93d16-22cc-4433-9ff6-9e9c4e4e0af8)

09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (09-06)

The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 6 one-year olds sitting in highchairs watching television. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding electronic media for children under 2-year-olds. Licensing Specialist requested that personnel turn television off, personnel turned television off at the time of inspection. Licensing Specialists requested that television be removed, or a black out screen be placed over the television. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report 72b28306-2964-4d98-9960-06e06ce50643)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-09)

Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 6 one-year olds sitting in highchairs watching TV and a 1 one year asleep in a bouncer seat. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding confining devices. Licensing Specialists asked personnel to remove children from highchairs and bouncy seat. Personnel removed all children from confining devices at the time of the inspection. Not Applicable Comments The facility does not provide transportation services. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report 72b28306-2964-4d98-9960-06e06ce50643)

37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (37-01)

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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Total number of childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of childcare personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of childcare personnel with first aid training on site when children are present: 0-25 3 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-27. View official inspection document (report 5d0e4dd6-fec9-437a-9eef-3dba40beb79a)

51. (51-75)

5 76-100 6 101+ 7 7 There were only 2 staff present with CPR at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-27. View official inspection document (report 5d0e4dd6-fec9-437a-9eef-3dba40beb79a)

26. (26-50)

4 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-27. View official inspection document (report 5d0e4dd6-fec9-437a-9eef-3dba40beb79a)

36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (36-01)

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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Total number of childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of childcare personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of childcare personnel with first aid training on site when children are present: 0-25 3 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-27. View official inspection document (report 5d0e4dd6-fec9-437a-9eef-3dba40beb79a)