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39. (39-05)

Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [date or time that the parent signed the incident/accident report.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed that on the incident report the parent signed the incident report; however, the incident report does not have the date or time the parent signed the incident report. The parent since then has dis-enrolled the child from the daycare center. Corrective action: Per Provider the parent has disenrolled the child from the center as of 4-24-26. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may include the director/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-24. View official inspection document (report 18ab8070-5110-4c92-807e-c399b90808e6)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-16)

The written record of the emergency preparedness drills was incomplete and did not include the following [Documentation of the situation/ emergency drill conducted.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed the fire drill and emergency preparedness plan which were missing components. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of all children, including children with special needs or chronic medical conditions, during and following an emergency event. A current attendance record/classroom rosters and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel during the drill or actual emergency and must be used to account for all children. Daily classroom attendance rosters must be used to account for all children once gathered in a safe space after exit and upon return to the program. B. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. C. The operator must maintain and post in an easily seen location a written record of emergency preparedness drills showing the type of drill, date conducted, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, and time taken for all individuals to complete the drill. D. Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection. Documentation produced after the inspection will not be used to meet the licensing standard or corrective action requirements. 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. F. A facility that chooses to operate using an alternate power source, such as a generator, must have the power source permanently installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and comply with the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code 69A-60, F.A.C. The alternate power source and fuel supply shall be located in an area that is not subject to flooding or damage from storm surge. Additionally, if the generator is gas powered, the facility must install and maintain a carbon monoxide detector. A emergency preparedness drill was conducted at the time of inspection. Per the provider todays emergency drill will replace March 2026 fire drill. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report 64e3fb95-5e01-462e-ab77-2e2a73bc5b64)

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: At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed a total of fourteen staff files. In revieing staff files the LS found several incomplete files. The staff files were Missing annually signed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form; A.G, A.J. C.W., I.A, and Y.V. Per the provider the program has a scheduled staff meeting; and all staff will update required documents this Friday (11/21/25.) 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The provider must maintain completed 5131 for all staff and include a copy in the staff files. Corrective Action 12/1/25. Due: 12/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report 804f6c7f-9fb8-449c-9d10-a407a93dd6d9)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-01)

A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed a total of fourteen staff files. In revieing staff files the LS found several incomplete files. The staff files were Missing the following required forms: CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File; A.G, J.G, and M.G • Per the provider the program has a scheduled staff meeting; and all staff will update required documents. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. The provider must maintain completed 5131 for all staff and include a copy in the staff files. Corrective Action 12/1/25. Due: 12/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report 804f6c7f-9fb8-449c-9d10-a407a93dd6d9)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-02)

The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The provider was unable to produce an updated fire approval: the fire marshal visited the facility and issued a notice of violation with a corrective action date of 7/21/25. The provider must provide the LS a copy of a valid fire approval to the LS. If an updated fire approval is unavailable by the facility's license renewal date 7/29/25, the provider's license may be placed on provisional status for six months. 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Corrective Action(s): The provider must provide the LS a copy of a valid fire approval to the LS. At the time of reinspection, the provider conducted a "Lockdown drill" in the presence of the Licensing Specialist FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-08. View official inspection document (report 705812d3-4f2b-432d-a0d0-c3e654414aaa)

23. (23-17)

The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed the fire drill/ emergency preparedness log. No, emergency preparedness drill was documented as being conducted. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of all children, including children with special needs or chronic medical conditions, during and following an emergency event. A current attendance record/classroom rosters and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel during the drill or actual emergency and must be used to account for all children. Daily classroom attendance rosters must be used to account for all children once gathered in a safe space after exit and upon return to the program. B. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. Upon reinspection the provide will conduct an emergency preparedness drill with the facility. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-24. View official inspection document (report 74e08d11-50b2-4ecd-af96-9eb8186b1fd9)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-06)

The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: The LS reviewed a childcare training transcripts of A.M. An employee that has been in the childcare industry for more than a year; but has not completed early literacy training. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. A.M. must successful complete a 5-hour literacy training course by 7/18/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-24. View official inspection document (report 74e08d11-50b2-4ecd-af96-9eb8186b1fd9)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-16)

All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: The Ls reviewed the transcripts of all child care personnel (CCP); two (2) CCP have been employed more than 90 days, but has not completed SR Preservice trainings. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the Department of Children and Families website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare or by contacting the DCF Child Care Training Information Center toll free at 1-888-352-2842. These courses include: ? Health, Safety and Nutrition. ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; ? Child Growth and Development; and ? Behavioral Observation and Screening. Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: ? Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and ? Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. Providers who complete the DCF training after December 31, 2023, must complete the additional DEL-approved health and safety modules within 90 days of hire. C. As part of the required health and safety training, all School Readiness child care personnel must complete training in pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by the timeframes established in section 3, Training Requirements, of this Handbook. The Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program course meets this requirement. All staff must complete SR Preservice training within 90 days of employment in a school readiness program. Staff of a school readiness program that offers transportation services must also complete Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (2- hour). Correct action date 7/18/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-24. View official inspection document (report 74e08d11-50b2-4ecd-af96-9eb8186b1fd9)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: A staff member has not completed the required childcare training after being in the industry for a year. 4.2 Training Requirements 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. All child care personnel must complete required training and testing. Corrective action date of April 25th, 2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-25. View official inspection document (report c592a579-d72e-4d70-8981-a8ca6a0fc73e)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-16)

All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: The LS reviewed two (2) staff files that are not compliant with SR Preservice training requirement per the child care training transcript. 3.2 Training Courses 2. Licensed School Readiness providers and any other SR provider type may complete: a. By December 31, 2023, the DEL-approved online School Readiness Early Learning Florida (ELFL) health and safety modules as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. After December 31, 2023, these ELFL modules will not be available; ? Health and Sanitation; ? Safety of the Environment; ? Precautions in Transporting Children (if applicable); ? Safe Sleep Practices (not required for school-age only programs); ? Child Safety and Prevention; ? Planning for Emergencies; and ? Prevention of Child Abuse and Supporting Children in Trauma. And any of the following developmentally appropriate practices modules completed through ELFL, as applicable: ? Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Infants/Toddlers; ? Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Preschool Children; or ? Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Mixed-Age Group Care. Additionally, providers who have completed this training by December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: ? Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and ? Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. OR b. After January 1, 2024, the DEL-approved online School Readiness health and safety courses as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. Course access can be found at the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ? Child Development in the School Readiness Program; ? Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program; ? Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (not required for school-age only programs); ? Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program; and ? Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (if applicable). B. Child care personnel employed by a public school district may show verification of completion of a course covering identification and prevention of child abuse and neglect, which has been approved and administered by the school district, to meet the course requirement (s) above on the same subject matter. C. As part of the required health and safety training, all School Readiness child care personnel must complete training in pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by the timeframes established in section 3, Training Requirements, of this Handbook. The Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program course meets this requirement. The staff must complete required trainings within required time frames. Corrective Action date April 25th, 2025. Further information for training may be found online at www.myflfamilies.com/childcaretraining Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-25. View official inspection document (report c592a579-d72e-4d70-8981-a8ca6a0fc73e)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed all (47) newly enrolled student files. Thirteen (13) student files were missing or contained expired immunization records. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. C. School-aged children attending public or non-public schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the child care facility as such records are on file at the school where the child is enrolled. D. If the custodial parents or legal guardians need assistance concerning these requirements, the facility shall refer them to the Department of Health or to the childs physician. E. Medical records in this section are the property of the custodial parent or legal guardian and must be returned to them when the child withdraws from the facility. The medical records are transferable if the child attends another facility. F. It is recommended that child care personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. The provider must contact the parents/guardians to obtain updated records, Before students may return to care. Per the provider a mass message was sent to parents for updated documents. Compliance Comments At the time of inspection the LS reviewed all (47) student files. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-22. View official inspection document (report 99766b3f-987c-40f9-825c-d3e8d4bf8b88)