Potter's Hands Christian Academy

45. (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: CH roster not updated. TA given to have roster within 5 days of employment separation or new hires. Roster was updated at the time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report fc86b37f-502e-4ce6-b7e0-f8285f1746e5)

45. (45-06)

The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: No AGMC signed for staff listed on the supplemental. TA to have AGMC sign at the time of employment. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report fc86b37f-502e-4ce6-b7e0-f8285f1746e5)

45. (45-04)

An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Employment History not completed for staff listed on the supplemental. TA given to have employment history checks verified at the time of employment. Due: 4/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report fc86b37f-502e-4ce6-b7e0-f8285f1746e5)

45. (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: No eligible BGS for staff listed on the supplemental. Child Care on agency review required status. Staff left the facility at the time of inspection. Staff cannot come back to work until eligible status is ready. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report fc86b37f-502e-4ce6-b7e0-f8285f1746e5)

45. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: No form 5131 signed for new hire staff. TA given to have form 5131 signed by staff at the time of employment. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report fc86b37f-502e-4ce6-b7e0-f8285f1746e5)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: No CAN signed for new hire staff. TA given to have CAN signed by staff at the time of employment. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report fc86b37f-502e-4ce6-b7e0-f8285f1746e5)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-03)

The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: No attestation of employment signed for new hire staff. TA given to have attestation of employment signed by staff at the time of employment. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report fc86b37f-502e-4ce6-b7e0-f8285f1746e5)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)

The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: No fire extinguisher training completed for staff listed on the supplemental. TA to have training within 30 days of employment. Due: 4/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report fc86b37f-502e-4ce6-b7e0-f8285f1746e5)

05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (05-04)

The facility's transportation log did not include [2nd signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Second signature missing on transportation logs for the weeks of 03/09 - 3/13/2026. Provider will all transportation logs until 04/16/2026 to CCR for review. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 4/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report fc86b37f-502e-4ce6-b7e0-f8285f1746e5)

45. (45-06)

The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Staff listed on supplemental is missing Attestation of Good Moral. Director got the signatures at the time of inspection. Due: 11/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report be8b7568-65b7-4f12-9aa4-2a72d59e85cb)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-14)

Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: one of the two year old rooms did not have diaper changing procedures posted. TA- Diaper Changing Procedures: L. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel. Due: 11/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report be8b7568-65b7-4f12-9aa4-2a72d59e85cb)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Staff listed on supplemental is missing Child Abuse and Neglect form. Director got the signatures at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided to Please review your Facilitys Roster to ensure that all of your staff are listed and current. Should you have new staff or staff no longer employed, please update your Clearinghouse Roster. Also, if you have hired staff since your last inspection, please email the following for all new staff: Child Abuse and Neglect 1. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report be8b7568-65b7-4f12-9aa4-2a72d59e85cb)

45. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Staff listed on supplemental is missing 5131 form. Director got the signatures at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided to Please review your Facilitys Roster to ensure that all of your staff are listed and current. Should you have new staff or staff no longer employed, please update your Clearinghouse Roster. Also, if you have hired staff since your last inspection, please email the following for all new staff: 5131 1. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report be8b7568-65b7-4f12-9aa4-2a72d59e85cb)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-10)

The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 Training [SR] Comments: No transportation training completed for staff involved on transportation. Due: 8/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report 1c7ec4d8-c922-4824-bf79-777299a29740)

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

A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [6 feet arounf the slide equipment. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 6 inches of mulch must cover all falling zone areas 6 feet around of the slide equipment. TRAINING Due: 8/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report 1c7ec4d8-c922-4824-bf79-777299a29740)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-06)

Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Ragged diaper mat observed in the infant room. Mat must be replaced. Diapering must be occurred on impermeable surface all times. Due: 8/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report 1c7ec4d8-c922-4824-bf79-777299a29740)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-16)

Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Opened packages of goods (crackers, mash potatoes) observed in the pantry. Food was placed on a seal container/bag at the time of inspection. Dried goods must be seal and dated once packages are opened. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report 1c7ec4d8-c922-4824-bf79-777299a29740)

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: Evacuation plan not posted on the Therapy room. Plan was posted at the time of inspection. All rooms in the facility must have evacuation plan posted. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report 1c7ec4d8-c922-4824-bf79-777299a29740)

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 [12] based on 35 square feet and [18] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments: School age observed out of capacity. 6 children were moved to adjacent room within capacity and ratio. All rooms must be maintained within designated by the CCR. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report 1c7ec4d8-c922-4824-bf79-777299a29740)

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: Scratches and holes were observed on the foam walls. Wall must be repair in order children are not able to pull foam material from the wall. Due: 8/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report 1c7ec4d8-c922-4824-bf79-777299a29740)

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: Immunization record was not on file for children, listed on the supplemental. Technical assistance was provided that 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. 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. Immunization records will need to be on file by due date. Compliance Comments 50 children files of 150 were reviewed at the time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report b7ac6274-30d8-464c-a089-9e341f42469c)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-21)

Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist witnessed open packages of pineapples and meat sticks in the freezer. Technical assistance provided that opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. Provider resolved this by discarding of open packages in the trash. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report b7ac6274-30d8-464c-a089-9e341f42469c)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-06)

A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed some paint chipping on the wall under the whale decal, next to the educational posters, in the two year old classroom that has a door to enter the room. Technical assistance provided that the facility 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. This will need to be corrected by the due date above. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report b7ac6274-30d8-464c-a089-9e341f42469c)

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: Staff have not completed the 40 hr training within timeframe. Staff must to complete the 40 hr training within a year of commenced trainings. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-15. View official inspection document (report a8c771a9-386b-4b82-a3ea-91c3029e89b3)