Kid City USA Middleburg

45. (45-07)

Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Provider hired person listed on supplemental page that had a 90-day break in service. This was resolved when provider did a resubmission while licensing was there. Provider is going to call licensing if she has questions on background screening requirements. 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 53 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. D. If child care personnel take a leave of absence, such as maternity leave, extended sick leave, migrant child care programs, etc. re-screening is not required unless the five-year re-screen comes due during the leave of absence. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-23. View official inspection document (report 9817e212-79dc-4def-972c-39fed57a9fa6)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-05)

Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR] Comments: The staff member listed on the supplemental did not completed in her DCF exams before she left the industry and came back to the industry without completing the exams. Technical Assistance given from the handbook: Section 4.3 B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment Provider had licensing talk to the teacher to explain to the teacher because the Owner/Director didn't understand. Spoke with the teacher who understood what she needed to do and the time frame she has to do it in. Corrective Action: Employee listed on the supplemental must complete the DCF exams by 12/05/2025 and send the transcript showing the exams passed to licensing via email. Provider said that she would call licensing to ask for help when someone is returning to the field. Due: 12/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-05. View official inspection document (report b7ea106a-9959-43aa-aa9b-8ebff5c7e643)

11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (11-03)

Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Provider did not follow their own discipline policy. Technical Assistance given from the handbook: 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Corrective Action: Owner and staff must complete Basic Guidance and Discipline and show documentation by sending in a screen shot of course completed or by sending in via email a copy of the certificate no later than September 19, 2025. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 9/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-08. View official inspection document (report 9afbfcd9-71d9-4d6e-bb78-5ba16d7ddc02)

47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 CCF Handbook, Section 8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Enforcement [SR] Comments: Provider is being cited for inappropriate action with a child who was previously enrolled in the program. Technical Assistance given from the handbook: 8.2 Child Safety C. Child care 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. Corrective Action: Provider and staff have already been assigned Basic Guidance and Discipline which can be found on the DCF's training page. Training and documentation of training must be completed and turned in via email by 09/19/2025. SCHOOL READINESS Due: 9/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-08. View official inspection document (report 9afbfcd9-71d9-4d6e-bb78-5ba16d7ddc02)