Emerald City Learning Center

2025

1. Medium riskStandard 176/2/2025

   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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS observed several areas of the outdoor play area that had gaps more than 3 1/2 inches wide. When viewing the fence gaps are located on the left side of the outdoor area where wooden panels are enclosing the playground. In one area along the left side of the play area (closest to where the fence meets the building) a wooden fence panel was observed detaching from the bottom, only secured at the top. Another area on the left side of the fence was observed to have three wooden panels that are broken and should be replaced or repaired by the corrective action date of July 7th, 2025. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. B. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment. C. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures. D. Children must not come into contact with any surface or equipment which poses a burn risk. E. The facilitys outdoor play area must be fenced as required by local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards within or adjacent to outdoor play areas, such as pools, ditches, retention ponds, and fish ponds. 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 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. The provider must repair and/or replace damaged or broken areas in the fencing. If any other potential hazards such as chipping paint, decaying wood, insect nests, etc. are observed on the play area; such hazards should also be repaired/replaced and documented on outdoor area inspection sheets. The program was provided a corrective action date of July 7th, 2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-02. View official inspection document (report 97a7da01-87cb-4135-9bbb-4d0e6ca1c790)

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 266/2/2025

   26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (26-01)

   The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed the facility menu and found the menu was not dated and did not have substitutions noted. 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements. The provider must provide must update the planned menus to include all the required components; and follow the posted menu. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-02. View official inspection document (report 97a7da01-87cb-4135-9bbb-4d0e6ca1c790)

   Not corrected