Legacy Prep School

2025

1. Medium-High riskStandard 129/23/2025

   12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-05)

   An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the community restroom located in the three-year- old classroom to have a large amount of dead and alive bugs in the bathtub within the restroom. Director advised Licensing Specialist that bugs are coming from the drainpipes due to building being old. Director advised that she cleans the bathtub every morning and is considering having the tub removed. This restroom is used by the two-year-olds, three-year-olds and VPK classrooms. Licensing Specialist observed the restroom sinks and floor tiles to have rust and peeling paint. Licensing Specialist observed the restroom in need of cleaning and repair. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 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. Due: 10/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-Low riskStandard 439/23/2025

   43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (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 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 11 children enrollment forms not fully completed. Licensing Specialist observed 11 children enrollment forms missing date of enrollment and emergency contact information. Technical assistance provided from the CCF 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. B. The enrollment information shall include, in writing, permission for the facility to release the child to any person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized by the custodial parent or legal guardians. The name, address, and phone number of authorized persons must be in the enrollment information. Due: 10/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 409/23/2025

   40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-11)

   The facility did not maintain a record for each child who received medication while in care. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F Comments: Licensing Specialist observed eczema cream and diaper cream in the one-year-old classroom without an authorized to administer medication form. Licensing Specialist observed medication forms not completed with dosage and times to administer. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non- prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentation on the authorization form to describe symptoms that would require the medication to be given. The child care provider must never administer a medication that is prescribed for one child to another child. F. The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or signed by the program personnel who gave the medication. The record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the last day the child received the dosage. Corrective Action: Director removed medications from classroom and relocated to office. Director will have parent complete necessary paperwork upon child's pickup. This standard was brought into compliance at time of inspection. RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments Licensing Specialist reviewed all (22) new children files that were enrolled since last inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

   Corrected at inspection
4. Medium riskStandard 339/23/2025

   33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-07)

   Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed eight staff members who did not complete the 10 hours in-service training during the state's fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2024- June 30th ,2025. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Due: 10/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

   Not corrected
5. Medium riskStandard 259/23/2025

   25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-15)

   Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C Comments: Licensing Specialist arrived to the facility at 11:24 am and observed lunch plates with green peas on classroom tables. Licensing Specialist conducted a walkthrough of facility and noticed green peas still on plates at 11:50 am. Staff advised Licensing Specialist that lunch is served at 12:00 pm. Licensing Specialist advised staff food sat out longer than 15 minutes could not be served due to temperature requirements. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.9.5 Food Handling C. Milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. Food must not be served to children at more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow time for food to cool before serving to children that does not exceed 15 minutes. Corrective Action: Licensing Specialist observed staff remove plates and throw them away. This standard was brought into compliance during inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

   Corrected at inspection
6. Medium riskStandard 179/23/2025

   17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-06)

   The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments: Licensing Specialist observed fencing area on large playground to have gates removed and fence missing. This allows children to exit the outdoor play area. Director advised that she is using the toddler play area until replacement of the fence is completed. Licensing Specialist observed the gate to the toddler play area to have gaps more than 3 and a half inches wide. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 and a half inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. Due: 10/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High riskStandard 179/23/2025

   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 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a pressure washer machine with tubes and an electrical extension cord on large playground area. Director advised that the items belonged to a contractor she hired to repair the fence. Director advised that due to the fencing repairs, she had not allowed the children to go on outdoor play area. Technical assistance was provided for the CCF Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 10/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

   Not corrected
8. Medium riskStandard 159/23/2025

   15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-03)

   The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [11 children in VPK A and B] based on 35 square feet and [Licensing Specialist observed 15 in VPK A and 12 in VPK B] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 15 children in VPK A to one staff and 12 children in VPK B to one staff. The licensing capacity in both classrooms has a maximum of 11 children per 35 square feet of usable floor space. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.4.2 Indoor Square Footage/Usable Floor Space 3.4.2 Indoor Square Footage/Usable Floor Space A. A child care that had a valid license on October 1, 1992 must have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. This provision is not affected by a change of ownership as long as the program remains continuously licensed at the original site. A child care facility that did not hold a valid license on October 1, 1992 and seeks approval to operate as a child care facility must have a minimum of 35 square feet for each child. B. Usable indoor floor space refers to space available for indoor play, classroom, work area, or nap area. C. To determine overall facility capacity, usable indoor floor space is calculated by measuring at floor level from interior walls and by deleting space for stairways, toilets and bath facilities, permanent fixtures and non-movable furniture. Kitchens and designated food preparation areas, offices, laundry rooms, storage areas, hallways, and other areas not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations are not included when calculating usable indoor floor space to determine total facility capacity. D. Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. E. Shelves or storage for toys and other materials will be considered as usable indoor floor space if accessible to children. Due: 10/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

   Not corrected
9. High riskStandard 139/23/2025

   13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-03)

   Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments: Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supply on shelf unattended and accessible to children in the three-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. Corrective Action: Licensing Specialist observed the teacher remove the cleaning bottles and relocate to a storage room. This standard was brought into compliance during inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

   Corrected at inspection
10. High riskStandard 049/23/2025

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

    Supervision of children in the [VPK (2)] group was inadequate in that [teacher was not aware that a child had wandered into the three year old classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments: During the walkthrough of the facility, Licensing Specialist observed the following: Licensing Specialist observed a child playing on the sleep mats in the three-year-old classroom that was enrolled in the VPK 2 classroom. Licensing Specialist observed that the VPK teacher was unaware that the child had wandered into the other classroom. Licensing Specialist observed the three-year-old teacher cleaning a shelf in the classroom while children were in the sleep area with lights off and running and playing. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. D. At all times, lighting must allow child care personnel to see and supervise children while in care. Corrective Action: Licensing Specialist observed the floater remove the child from the three-year-old classroom and take child back to the VPK classroom. This standard was brought into compliance at time of inspection. Licensing Specialist observed the teacher in the classroom rearrange the sleeping cots to allow children to be seen at all times during nap. Licensing Specialist advised teacher to not clean up after lunch until all children were down for nap. Director provided additional staff to assist with children during nap time. This standard was brought into compliance during inspection. Not Applicable Comments No transportation provided. Technical Assistance Regarding Transportation and Vehicle Requirements for Child Care Facilities Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. Transportation services will be approved if the conditions set forth in parts 2.5.1, 2.5.4., 2.5.5., and 4.2.6., of the Child Care Facility Handbook are met. Pursuant to 402.305(10)4(b), Florida Statutes, child care facilities are required to install an alarm system in each vehicle used by the facility or home to transport children by January 9, 2022. Alongside the alarm requirements, child care providers are required to continue conducting physical and visual sweeps of the vehicle and maintaining a log. Please visit the child care website at: www.myflfamilies.com/childcare then click on Child Care Alarms for Transportation for more information or contact your licensing specialist. Bus Alarm: Pursuant to Senate Bill 252, child care facilities and large family child care homes are required to install an alarm system in each vehicle used by the facility or home to transport children by Jan. 1, 2022. Alongside the alarm requirements, child care providers are required to continue conducting physical and visual sweeps of the vehicle and maintaining a log. Please visit the child care website at: www.myflfamilies.com/childcare then click on Child Care Alarms for Transportation for more information or contact your licensing specialist. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 7d252b87-30af-49cc-9fa8-d9ae4d916768)

    Corrected at inspection