Budd Bell Early Learning Center

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: Licensing Specialist reviewed facilitys clearinghouse roster, Licensing Specialist observed multiple personnel who were not added or removed in the required timeframe from the facility clearinghouse roster. See supplemental. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided to the facilitys human resources department. On 07/01/2026, the facilities human resources department add and removed personnel from the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 0075a625-a1d9-4a68-9c7e-3e2f6613a995)

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

Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed one personnel whose background screening expired on 06/08/2026. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided to facilitys human resources department. The facilitys human resources department stated personnel will schedule the 5-year renewal background screening for personnel. Due: 7/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 0075a625-a1d9-4a68-9c7e-3e2f6613a995)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist (LS)partially reviewed staff files in office. At time of inspection, LS reviewed 31 staff files. During file review, Licensing Specialist observed multiple personnel who did not have a current annually signed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form on file. See supplemental. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Personnel completed and signed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 0075a625-a1d9-4a68-9c7e-3e2f6613a995)

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: Child care training transcript shows that personnel did not begin the introductory child care training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Facility did not have documentation of personnel beginning introductory child care training within 90 days of employment. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Due: 7/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 0075a625-a1d9-4a68-9c7e-3e2f6613a995)

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: Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel employed at the facility were not listed on the facility's clearinghouse roster. (See supplemental) 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider did not have a comment. Counselor Comments Friendly reminders: Keep Clearinghouse Roster Updated. Corrective action needed. If you have any questions please contact: Northwest Office of Licensing, Department of Children and Families, Attn: Alba Altieri, Cell (850)597-1023 or email Alba.Altieri@myflfamilies.com Due: 2/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-15. View official inspection document (report cd7f15b6-3b27-4892-b172-82b87f0b55bf)

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 observed 2 personnel files missing 2024 version of the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding the 2024 version Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form. Provider had the 2 personnel to complete and sign the 2024 Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form at the time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-15. View official inspection document (report cd7f15b6-3b27-4892-b172-82b87f0b55bf)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed level 2 screening clearance was missing for 2 child care personnel. (See Supplemental). Corrective action needed. Due: 1/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-15. View official inspection document (report cd7f15b6-3b27-4892-b172-82b87f0b55bf)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel training record which showed the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not completed. (See Supplemental) Corrective action needed. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored Due: 2/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-15. View official inspection document (report cd7f15b6-3b27-4892-b172-82b87f0b55bf)

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

Supervision of children in the [3 year old age ] group was inadequate in that [the teacher that was present was engaged writing a report and not actively supervising the children the date the incident occurred. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: Supervision of children in the 3-year-old age group was inadequate in that the teacher that was present was engaged writing a report and not actively supervising the children the date the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist and other department staff observed the 3-year-old children outside. Licensing Specialist observed the 3-year-old teacher with 3 children in a gazebo type structure. Teacher was observed squatting assisting 3 children. Licensing Specialist observed one other child on opposite side of playground out of sight and direct supervision of teacher. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding adequate supervision in the classroom and on playground. Licensing Specialist discussed and gave technical assistance to provider regarding classroom setup supervision issues that can cause inadequate supervision. Provider assisted teacher on playground and discussed active supervision at the time of the inspection. Licensing Specialist referred all facility personnel to complete a mandatory retraining with the department approved trainer on Supervision. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 1accc56f-2234-4bd8-a7ca-93b767cf758d)

47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-02)

The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Enforcement [SR] Comments: The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A After conducting interviews and accessing the incident other department personnel along with child care Licensing Specialist concluded the owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A by inadequately supervising the children in the 3-year-old class where the incident occurred and a child was injured. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding Child Abuse/Neglect. Provider stated they would meet with administaration to discuss getting additional support and services for the class. Licensing Specialist referred all facility personnel to complete a mandatory retraining with the department approved trainer on supervision, incident/accident report writing and requirements and serving children with unique needs. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments CEO of program stated that the program has been around many years and has never had an incident like this one and that they always provide quality care to the children and families they serve. Counselor Comments Friendly reminders: Keep Clearinghouse Roster Updated. If you have any questions please contact: Northwest Office of Licensing, Department of Children and Families, Attn: Alba Altieri, Cell (850)597-1023 or email Alba.Altieri@myflfamilies.com Other Department Staff was also present at the time of the inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 1accc56f-2234-4bd8-a7ca-93b767cf758d)

39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-05)

Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [accurate information of the incident that ocurred and had to be rewritten.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [ accurate information of the incident that occurred and had to be rewritten. ] . CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C The first Accident/Incident report that the parent received did not contain accurate information of the incident as that report was written by a staff member who did not witness the incident. The personnel who witnessed the incident informed parent that the report was inaccurate and would need to be rewritten. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding Accident/Incident documentation. Provider stated that report was rewritten and given to parent. Licensing Specialist referred all facility personnel to complete a mandatory retraining with the department approved trainer on incident/accident documentation. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 1accc56f-2234-4bd8-a7ca-93b767cf758d)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-08)

The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 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 There is a staff member with a break in service from 2021 through 2025 that was not background screeded. (See Supplemental) Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-03. View official inspection document (report 7aa11486-5576-41e9-a23d-07f982664474)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. There was a volunteer at the facility at the time of the inspection that had not been background screened through the clearinghouse, this volunteer is at the facility 7 hrs. a day 14 hrs. week 56 hrs. a month. (See supplemental) Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-03. View official inspection document (report 7aa11486-5576-41e9-a23d-07f982664474)

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: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. There is a staff member past 90 days for beginning her introductory to childcare training. (See supplemental) Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-03. View official inspection document (report 7aa11486-5576-41e9-a23d-07f982664474)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: 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. There are elder care grandparents that volunteer more than 10 hrs. a month at the facility without the introductory to childcare training completed. (See supplemental) Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-03. View official inspection document (report 7aa11486-5576-41e9-a23d-07f982664474)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. The facility ceiling fans and return vents needs dusting. Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-03. View official inspection document (report 7aa11486-5576-41e9-a23d-07f982664474)

32. (32-06)

A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the bench swings and the pull up bars. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-02. View official inspection document (report e358ab99-8cbb-424f-9f21-b8f16023bea7)