Elevate Early Learning Academy, Ocala

32. (32-03)

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint and screws]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that large tires has chipped paint. Counselor observed long screws protruding out on the yellow tunnel slide. TA-Counselor observed that protective covering is separating from the blue metal table on the playground, monitor the protective covering for the safety of children. Due: 5/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-21. View official inspection document (report 3a1a2cd2-eb5a-4e9b-af39-82e603274c11)

32. (32-07)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides, ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that all the slides and swings did not have 6 inches of mulch under and around the play equipment. TRAINING Due: 5/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-21. View official inspection document (report 3a1a2cd2-eb5a-4e9b-af39-82e603274c11)

32. (32-03)

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [dirty, green substance]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that staff had not walked the playground. Counselor observed large playground equipment is dirty with green substance on several area of the equipment On younger children playground, Counselor observed a dirty kitchen set, sink dirty on inside and outside, patios not cleaned on younger and older children sides Blue rock climber on large equipment, rubber protective layers are peeling causing jagged edges. Photos were taken and forward to the Provider at the time of inspection. TRAINING Due: 1/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report 0d3fe273-7575-4a8a-af86-3fc0ed8302e2)

35. (35-12)

The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Exposure to Blood training has not been completed by staff listed on supplement. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 1/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report 0d3fe273-7575-4a8a-af86-3fc0ed8302e2)

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: Child listed on supplement immunization expired 12/30/2025. 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 81 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 10 staff files. Due: 1/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report 0d3fe273-7575-4a8a-af86-3fc0ed8302e2)

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: Employee listed on supplement did not have the current Attestation of Good Moral Character. Employee signed at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report 0d3fe273-7575-4a8a-af86-3fc0ed8302e2)

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: Child listed on supplement does not have a Florida physical examination form on file. 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 9 staff files. Due: 8/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report 9752274c-5fad-4e46-b9c0-4c8ca76f3eb8)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Employee did not complete the School Readiness Preservice training before being in the classroom alone. Back in compliance when teacher arrived at 12 PM. Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report e5620533-996b-47db-84ae-1e556ce96c1d)

35. (35-12)

The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Employee did not complete the Exposure to Blood training at the time of hire. Employee completed at time of inspection. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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) Noncompliance Due: 5/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report e5620533-996b-47db-84ae-1e556ce96c1d)

39. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 7 accident/incident reports were not signed on the same day that the accident/incident occurred. Counselor advised Director that accident/incident reports need to be signed the date the accident/incident occurs. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. 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. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. E. In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority. Due: 5/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report e5620533-996b-47db-84ae-1e556ce96c1d)

39. (39-05)

Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent's signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 12 accident/incident reports were not signed or dated. Counselor advised Director that accident/incident reports need to be signed and dated by the parent. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report e5620533-996b-47db-84ae-1e556ce96c1d)

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: Employee missing 5131 Background Screening and Personnel Requirement form. Director completed at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report e5620533-996b-47db-84ae-1e556ce96c1d)