Little Explorers

42. (42-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Counselor observed a childrens file did not have a health exam on file Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed 7 newly enrolled children files of the 33 enrolled 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 11 staff files Due: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report ad337ad0-2b82-45d0-b5b7-d24eb0ec0762)

41. (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Counselor observed a childrens file had an expired immunization on 12/30/2025 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report ad337ad0-2b82-45d0-b5b7-d24eb0ec0762)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Children immunizations still needed for children listed in the supplemental. 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 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 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 No comments Due: 11/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-17. View official inspection document (report 3f46055b-fcbe-4a34-87b2-718585e06ba7)

41. (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed children listed on supplemental did not have a current immunization form on file. Technical assistance provided that children must have a current Florida Certification of Immunization or a Religious Exemption from Immunization on file within 30 days of enrollment. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 45 children files. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 11 staff files. Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 958e994c-f314-4783-992f-9558c978aeb5)

41. (41-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed children listed on supplemental did not have an immunization form on file. Technical assistance provided that children must have a Florida Certification of Immunization or a Religious Exemption from Immunization on file within 30 days of enrollment. Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 958e994c-f314-4783-992f-9558c978aeb5)

37. (37-06)

The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Tweezers, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the First Aid Kit was incomplete and missing the following items: tweezers and bottled water. Technical assistance provided that the First Aid Kit must be complete at all times. 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Monitored Comments No children on medication at time of inspection. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 958e994c-f314-4783-992f-9558c978aeb5)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-07)

Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed a toy fork in the diaper changing area. Technical assistance provided that items unrelated to diaper changing must not be stored or placed on the diaper changing table or surface. Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 958e994c-f314-4783-992f-9558c978aeb5)

13. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed Hydrogen Peroxide accessible to children in a broken cabinet that cannot be closed or locked. Technical assistance provided that all harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials must not be accessible to children in care. Staff resolved at time of inspection by removing product and placing in storage not accessible to children in care. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 958e994c-f314-4783-992f-9558c978aeb5)

12. (12-18)

The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed a missing electrical outlet cover in the 1-year-old classroom. Technical assistance provided that outlet covers must be in place. Resolved at time of inspection as Director put an outlet cover in place. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 958e994c-f314-4783-992f-9558c978aeb5)

12. (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed that there was a running faucet in the 2-year-old classroom. Technical assistance provided that all areas of the facility must be in good repair. Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 958e994c-f314-4783-992f-9558c978aeb5)

12. (12-01)

Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed carpet in the 3-year-old classroom needs to be cleaned due to dirt and debris on the carpet. In 1-year-old classroom, carpet needs to be cleaned due to dirt and debris on the carpet, and the wall has peeling paint. Playground equipment needs to be cleaned on the top of the plastic tree that children climb under. Technical assistance provided that the areas in the facility must be cleaned for the safety of the children. Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 958e994c-f314-4783-992f-9558c978aeb5)

46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-02)

Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: On 7/25/2025 the child was not signed in. Counselor advised the Director to advise the parents / guardian that all children must be signed in / out. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report 555ca471-e4c5-405e-bbe5-935d7cffbd96)

39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-04)

Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Incident report was not written when parent made the staff aware of mark on child's face on 7/25/2025. Incident report was written and signed on 7/28/2025 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 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report 555ca471-e4c5-405e-bbe5-935d7cffbd96)

42. (42-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Missing physical records for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to have children up-to-date health records in file. Compliance Comments All new enrolled children files were reviewed at the time of inspection. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments All staff files reviewed, and CARES updated at the time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report d0897843-619d-452f-8423-b4e2231d342d)

41. (41-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Outdated or missing immunization records for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to have children up-to-date health records in file. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 6/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report d0897843-619d-452f-8423-b4e2231d342d)

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: Staff worked for longer than a year at the facility, and rehired with no completion of Early Literacy training. Staff must complete EL training within a year of employment. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report d0897843-619d-452f-8423-b4e2231d342d)

29. (29-09)

Non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation and food consumption were not properly washed and sanitized on-site. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: There is a new food prep area which does not include the proper dishwashing cycle. Only one sink with running water, so hand washing and rinse sink are not available. Facility must assure there are 3 compartment sinks (or 2 sinks with a bin for sanitize) for dishwashing cycle and a separated sink for hand washing practice are within the food prep area. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report d0897843-619d-452f-8423-b4e2231d342d)

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: Per staff statements, there is water on 1 year old room walls. Currently walls are observed with water damage. Bubbles are still visible in the walls. A roof assessment is needed to determine the water leaking is no longer an issue. TA given to keep all areas in good shape and prevent water leaking. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments Half walls were removed from the 3's room and VPK rooms. 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored 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 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 48736ccc-24f5-4631-8558-e7ebfce7f707)

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

Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child got out of the playground area with no awareness of the staff. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: A child was missed at the time that children were walking from the classroom to the outdoor. The child was found outside to the fenced area and found by the maintenance staff and returned to the class while were outside. 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 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-19. View official inspection document (report b4120860-a2ba-4d41-b644-9b7be8208816)

39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)

Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: No incident report were given to parents at the day of the incident. Provider must send the signed reports for all 1 year old children present at the time that incident occurred. 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 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-19. View official inspection document (report e41a6176-705e-413a-95c8-7e6f6aed753d)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-10)

During the facility's operating hours, an activity occurred in a portion of the building which endangered the health and/or safety of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: An altercation between parent and staff occurred in the classroom where inappropriate language was used in presence of children. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored 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 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-19. View official inspection document (report e41a6176-705e-413a-95c8-7e6f6aed753d)

25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-16)

Child care personnel, while distributing snacks/serving food, did not use napkins, disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items to prevent skin contact with food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist witnessed child care personnel distributing crackers in the Diner 2 Year Old room without using napkins, disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items to prevent skin contact with food. Corrected at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report c23dcc6c-3e92-4a2d-8122-b0310b4e7da1)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [grey climbing playground and climber dome] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist measured 2 inches of protective mulch under the grey climbing playground and climber dome in the front outdoor play ground area. Technical assistance provided that 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. 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. 4 inches of mulch will need to be added by due date. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report c23dcc6c-3e92-4a2d-8122-b0310b4e7da1)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-06)

A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [smaller children's stationary playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed a younger childs playground climber without a resilient surface in the 1s playground and in the front playground. Technical assistance provided that 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. 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. Provider will need to provide a resilience surface for toys before they can be used by due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report c23dcc6c-3e92-4a2d-8122-b0310b4e7da1)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-10)

The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist did not observe an emergency exit plan in the diner/2 year old classroom. Technical assistance provided that 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. Will need to be completed by due date. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report c23dcc6c-3e92-4a2d-8122-b0310b4e7da1)