Little Brave Hearts Preschool

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: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the VPK room the wall in the back center and the wall in the bathroom has a brown substance on it. The director was given until April 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities 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. Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 3485bc8b-3346-4b0f-b0ad-bcec695ad00f)

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: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2 year old room the carpet by the front door is shredding and the light in the bathroom is missing the light cover. In the VPK room The light in the bathroom is missing the light cover and the paint is peeling on the wall behind the door. The director was given until April 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities 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. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 3485bc8b-3346-4b0f-b0ad-bcec695ad00f)

13. (13-02)

The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground there is an unlocked shed that has paint stored inside of it. The director was given until April 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 B Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 3485bc8b-3346-4b0f-b0ad-bcec695ad00f)

14. (14-01)

All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the lightning in the room that leads to the playground did not have sufficient lightning in that the room did not have any lights in it. The director was given until April 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.3 Rooms Occupied by Children 3.3.1 A Lighting. A. All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 3485bc8b-3346-4b0f-b0ad-bcec695ad00f)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-06)

The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the VPK classroom and the 2 year old classroom there were some mats that were ripped and exposing the foam. The director was given until April 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1,D- Bedding and Linens. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments This facility does not offer infant care. Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 3485bc8b-3346-4b0f-b0ad-bcec695ad00f)

24. (24-21)

Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date, discarded within 7 calendar days]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility had the following foods in the refrigerator that they did not discard after 7 calendar days and not labeled with a date: Caramel dip not labeled with a date, roasted red peppers dip opened on 1/23/26, soup not labeled with a date, apple sauce opened on 2/27/26 and yoplait opened on 3/11/26. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by disposing of the items. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Hand book, Section 3.9.2 Food Storage D. 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. Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. ***The provider is a food program participant. **** Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 3485bc8b-3346-4b0f-b0ad-bcec695ad00f)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 3 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 3 of the 3 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed two personnel did not complete their 10 in service hours for 24-25 year. One of the personnel completed the Inservice on 3/11/26. The director was given until April 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted):1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials;2. Pediatric CPR;3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years);4. Nutrition;5. Child development - typical and atypical;6. Child transportation and safety;7. Behavior management;8. Working with families; Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 439. Design and use of child-oriented space;10. Community, health and social service resources;11. Child abuse;12. Child care for multilingual children;13. Working with children with disabilities in child care;14. Safety in outdoor play;15. Literacy;16. Guidance and discipline;17. Computer technology;18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnelsupervision;19. Age-appropriate lesson planning;20. Homework assistance for school-age care;21. Food safety training;22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments;23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management;24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. C. All child care personnel employed in the industry beyond 15 months, who change employment from one child care program to another during the fiscal year must complete the annual in-service training requirement. D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in service training requirements. Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 3485bc8b-3346-4b0f-b0ad-bcec695ad00f)

42. (42-02)

The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 10 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 10 childrens records. Licensing specialist observed one child who had an expired health form. The director was given until April 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 B Student Health Records 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. Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 10 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 10 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 Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 3 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 3 of the 3 employee records. Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 3485bc8b-3346-4b0f-b0ad-bcec695ad00f)

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: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed three personnel still on the provider roster that no longer worked there. The director was given until April 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 5.1, K Initial Screening. 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 5 days of the employment termination. Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 3485bc8b-3346-4b0f-b0ad-bcec695ad00f)

13. (13-02)

The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed chemicals(fabric softener and hand sanitizer) was stored under a sink in a cabinet in the bathroom by the 2/3 year old room. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by putting a lock on the cabinet. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 8053529d-647e-4f09-92b9-42f6724d2027)

17. (17-01)

The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the wooden boarder that is by the facility was broken and there were 2 screws sticking up out of the wooden boarder. The ground cover was sticking up out of the mulch in the area that has the wooden boarder connected to the facility. The ground cover was ripping. The director was given until May 2, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 8053529d-647e-4f09-92b9-42f6724d2027)

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: During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 20 of the 20 children's records. Licensing Specialist observed four children who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until May 2, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(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. F. It is recommended that child care personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 8053529d-647e-4f09-92b9-42f6724d2027)

42. (42-02)

The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 20 of the 20 children's records. Licensing Specialist observed two children who had an expired health form. The director was given until May 2, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 B Student Health Records 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. 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. Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 20 of the 20 children's records. REMINDER: Influenza brochures must be signed annually between August 1st and September 30th for each enrolled child. Distracted Adult brochures must be signed semi-annually in the months of April and September for each enrolled child 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 operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 4 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 4 of the 4 employee records. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 8053529d-647e-4f09-92b9-42f6724d2027)