La Petite Academy

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-04)

An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 7 child care personnel that did not have a 5 year employment history verification on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report a8c9d666-398d-4a55-9ed8-2ff90eaf92c8)

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: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel that did not have a signed Child Abuse and Neglect Form on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report a8c9d666-398d-4a55-9ed8-2ff90eaf92c8)

42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 children did not have a physical on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C 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. Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 63 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 31 of the 63 childrens records (Letters A through M and newly enrolled childrens files since the last inspection). Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report a8c9d666-398d-4a55-9ed8-2ff90eaf92c8)

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

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ An applicable part of the record was not complete, The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 children did not have an immunization record on the correct form and 1 child had an expired immunization. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report a8c9d666-398d-4a55-9ed8-2ff90eaf92c8)

35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 8 child care personnel did not have the exposure plan on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6 There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report a8c9d666-398d-4a55-9ed8-2ff90eaf92c8)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 staff that were missing the required documents for safe sleep training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Departments Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Departments training transcript in the child care personnel record. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report a8c9d666-398d-4a55-9ed8-2ff90eaf92c8)

39. (39-05)

Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [actions taken]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 39-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the accident report were missing information, such as, the actions taken for child 2. The director corrected the accident report, adding the first aid for child 2. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, 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 child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care 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 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 CCF Handbook, Section 8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored SCHOOL READINESS 48. Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report c473d68a-d2b2-4b13-8bf1-4a4323170fde)

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: 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 child care personnel (Teacher 1) did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training before they were left alone with the two and three year old classroom. Teacher 1 is no longer employed at the facility. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7, Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care 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. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report c473d68a-d2b2-4b13-8bf1-4a4323170fde)

29. (29-03)

Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after using the bathroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 29-03: Licensing Specialist reviewed the camera footage from 1/20/2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Two Year old Classroom. At the 30:34 minute mark, a child came out of the bathroom and did not wash their hands. The class left the classroom at the 31:06 minute mark. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored TRAINING Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report c473d68a-d2b2-4b13-8bf1-4a4323170fde)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (04-01)

Supervision of children in the [two and three year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was left alone in the the two year old three year old classroom and another child got a ziptie around their neck on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: 4-01: Licensing Specialist reviewed the camera footage from 1/20/2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Two Year old Classroom. Licensing Specialist observed a few children playing with a cabinet at the 24:41 minute mark. The children were climbing inside the cabinet and closing the door. At one point teacher 1 attempted to count the children and walked over to where the children were playing with the cabinet. The teacher saw a child in the cabinet and got the child out. Another child, child 1, went into the cabinet after teacher 1 walked away at the 30:06 minute mark. The class and teacher 1 left the classroom at the 31:06 minute mark, leaving the one child alone in the cabinet. The child comes out of the cabinet, looks around the room, looks out the window and sits down against the wall. Another staff member, teacher 2, walked into the classroom at the 32:14 minute mark and saw the child alone. The staff member left the classroom with the child. Licensing Specialist reviewed the camera footage from 1/20/2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the Toddler Playground. Licensing Specialist observed that the two and three year old class came outside at the 31:02 minute mark with teacher 1. The video was not clear in the top half of the video footage due to the sunlight limiting the view. At the 38:19 minute mark, Licensing Specialist observed child 2 run out of the camera view behind the brown climber and into the section that was covered in the sunlight, obstructing the view. At the 39:08 minute mark, child 2 ran out from behind the brown climber and stood behind the green climber post (still in the sunlight with limited visibility). Child 2 appears to make a gesture of putting something over his head at the 39:17 minute mark. The child runs around and periodically touches his neck. Licensing Specialist saw that child 2 had the ziptie around his neck at the 40:40 minute mark. Child 2 goes over the teacher 1 at the 42:20 minute mark and teacher 1 acknowledges the teacher at the 42:32 minute mark. Teacher 1 is seen assessing the childs neck and Teacher 1 brings child 2 to the toddler rooms door at the 42:26 minute mark. Teacher 1 is standing at the Toddler door (the door is open). The director is seen at the 44:19 minute mark, cutting the ziptie off child 2s neck. Child 2 is brought inside with the director. The child might have had the ziptie around his neck for approximately 5 minutes (39:17 minute mark to 44:19 minute mark). Both incidents have been addressed and their parents were contacted immediately per the interview with the director and incident reports were created for the two incidents. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report c473d68a-d2b2-4b13-8bf1-4a4323170fde)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)

A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Ratio on 1/21/2026 2:5 infants 1:6 one year olds and two year olds 1:12 two year olds and three year olds (majority threes) 2:18 four year olds and five year olds 1 staff 3-01: Licensing Specialist reviewed the camera footage from 1/20/2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the Toddler Playground. At the 44:27 minute mark the Toddler door closed and there was a one year old child left on the Toddler Playground with the two and three year old class. There was 1 teacher with 11 children (a one year old, two year olds and three year olds). The non-compliance was corrected at the 45:22 minute mark when the outside teacher 1 let the one year old back into the toddler classroom. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report c473d68a-d2b2-4b13-8bf1-4a4323170fde)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR] Comments: 33-9: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments 41-1: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 childs file that did not have an immunization within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 3 children have current immunizations. This is being marked compliant. 41-2: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 6 childrens files that had expired immunizations. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 childrens files had current immunizations and the director advised that 3 children are no longer enrolled. This is being marked compliant. Due: 2/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report e4d418fa-16a4-4a3c-a281-9df57597a3f8)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

Supervision of children in the [toddler] group was inadequate in that [floater 1 went into the classroom about a week ago to relieve floater 2 and floater 1 noticed that there was poop on the floor. Floater 1 called for director and floater 1 and the director cleaned and sanitized the floor and changed the childrens clothes and their shoes. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: 4-01: During the inspection the floater 1 (teacher) stated that floater 2 (teacher) was in the toddler classroom and floater 1 went into the classroom about a week ago to relieve floater 2 and floater 1 noticed that there was poop on the floor. Floater 1 called for director and floater 1 and the director cleaned and sanitized the floor and changed the childrens clothes and their shoes. Floater 1 stated that she does not know why floater 2 did not notice that there were feces on the floor or that the children in the classroom had walked through it. Due to floater 1 and the director sanitizing the area and changing all of the children, this is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. Not Monitored Comments All allegations that mention transportation were documented in a prior complaint on 11/25/2025. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report a8be6ddb-737c-434b-a281-ea84ee93688f)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)

The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: 33-3: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their hire date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Due: 2/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report e4d418fa-16a4-4a3c-a281-9df57597a3f8)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: 33-6: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date/child care industry date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date/child care industry date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C 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. Due: 2/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report e4d418fa-16a4-4a3c-a281-9df57597a3f8)

42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 42-1: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 childrens file did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. 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. 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 Compliance Comments 45-2: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees did not have a level 2 background screening. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 employee had a current level 2 background screening on file and the director advised that that the other employee is no longer employed. This is being marked compliant. 45-9: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the background screening clearinghouse roster was not maintained, in that there were 7 people that were not given end dates and 7 people that were not added to the roster within 5 days. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the background screening roster was corrected and up to date. This is being marked compliant. Due: 2/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report e4d418fa-16a4-4a3c-a281-9df57597a3f8)

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: 45-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the background screening clearinghouse roster was not maintained, in that there were 7 people that were not given end dates and 7 people that were not added to the roster within 5 days. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Due: 1/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 0b6d6d98-db71-43b8-b74f-939598bd185f)

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: 45-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees did not have a level 2 background screening. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Due: 12/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 0b6d6d98-db71-43b8-b74f-939598bd185f)

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: 42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 childrens file did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. 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. Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 70 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 70 of the 70 childrens records. 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 During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. Due: 1/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 0b6d6d98-db71-43b8-b74f-939598bd185f)

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: 41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 6 childrens files that had expired immunizations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 1/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 0b6d6d98-db71-43b8-b74f-939598bd185f)

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: 41-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 childs file that did not have an immunization within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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. Due: 1/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 0b6d6d98-db71-43b8-b74f-939598bd185f)

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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. Due: 1/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 0b6d6d98-db71-43b8-b74f-939598bd185f)

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: 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date/child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C 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. Due: 1/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 0b6d6d98-db71-43b8-b74f-939598bd185f)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-03)

The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Due: 1/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 0b6d6d98-db71-43b8-b74f-939598bd185f)

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: 39-03: During the inspection, the assistant director and driver stated that they did not write an incident report for the child that was left on the vehicle unsupervised. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A 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. 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 Due: 12/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-25. View official inspection document (report 6dbd1388-53b6-4064-a96e-2a55ee9d2545)