ARTZ 4 Life Academy, Inc.

57. Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (57-07)

The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place. Comments: All of the rooms were missing outlet covers. Please submit photos of the outlets with outlet covers to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a02a2eff-2bfd-4b5d-8ea9-7db787029e9f)

36. Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C. (36-02)

An area of the childrens center was observed to not be in good repair [there was peeling paint on the wall]. Comments: On one of the dividing walls, there was a section with peeling paint. As a temporary fix, provider covered the section with a piece of paper. Please submit a photo of the permanent repair. Due: 2/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a02a2eff-2bfd-4b5d-8ea9-7db787029e9f)

20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. (20-01)

The citation for a violation of a licensing standard or requirement of ss. 402.301-402.319 F.S. that resulted in disciplinary action did not remain posted with the license for a full year after its effective date. Comments: The fine that was issued on 8-6-25 was not posted. Provider posted the fine at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a02a2eff-2bfd-4b5d-8ea9-7db787029e9f)

75. Annual Inspection: VIII.E. (75-02)

The center did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. Comments: The center uses a 2014 and 2023 van and the inspection for both vehicles expired 10-15-25. The new inspection was not conducted until 10-20-25. New expiration date 10-20-26. Compliance Comments There are 13 working seat belts on the 2014 van and 13 working seat belts on the 2023 van. Licensing Specialist listened the both vehicle alarms and both are in good working order. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-19. View official inspection document (report efd6eecf-83cb-4626-9108-467360fed99d)

73. License/Examination VIII. C. (73-03)

The driver [A.Y.] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. Comments: Driver A.Y. physical expired 9-19-25 and did not obtain a new physical. Owner Jai Hinson stated that he will not drive until he obtains a current physical. Please submit the physical to PCLB. Compliance Comments Liability insurance for the 2014 and 2023 vans expire 10-1-26. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-19. View official inspection document (report efd6eecf-83cb-4626-9108-467360fed99d)

67. FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (67-02)

Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. Comments: 1 school age group leader did not have current first aid. Please submit first aid training to PCLB. Due: 12/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-19. View official inspection document (report efd6eecf-83cb-4626-9108-467360fed99d)

17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-01)

Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [1 child was not marked out]. Comments: There were 10 children marked in and 9 children were present in M.J's group. 1 child was not marked out upon leaving the center. Submit a detailed plan to ensure that attendance is always accurate. Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-19. View official inspection document (report efd6eecf-83cb-4626-9108-467360fed99d)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-01)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments: 1 new staff member did not have proof of education on file. Please submit the proof of education to PCLB. Due: 12/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-19. View official inspection document (report efd6eecf-83cb-4626-9108-467360fed99d)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-16)

Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance. Comments: 1 new staff member did not have a complete 5 year employment history check on file. Please submit the complete 5 year history check to PCLB. Due: 12/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-19. View official inspection document (report efd6eecf-83cb-4626-9108-467360fed99d)

17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-01)

Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [2 children were not marked out]. Comments: In one of the groups, there were 11 children present and 13 children were marked in. Group leader did not mark out the 2 children. A corrective action statement was submitted at time of inspection which states " To ensure staff is compliant with accurate attendance documentation, we will institute a plan to include the following actions. Conduct a training for all staff regarding sign in/out daily procedures. Have all staff participate in record keeping training. Remind staff of previous signed staff memo regarding the issue. Have center and credentialed directors randomly check attendance roster during the day." Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-26. View official inspection document (report c60d732a-1c78-4f2d-bbe6-8c18b04b4e0c)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-13)

See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [there was no witness signature or date] Comments: 1 new staff member's attestation of good moral character was incomplete in that the director did not sign or the date the witness part of the form. It was completed at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-26. View official inspection document (report c60d732a-1c78-4f2d-bbe6-8c18b04b4e0c)

55. Isolation Area (55-07)

The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments: 1 staff member did not re-sign the centers refresher education of the children's center exposure plan. Submit her refresher plan to PCLB. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments There is a food inspection dated 11-13-24 in the file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 65aef4e6-a39c-4639-bfc7-8f8faa072745)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-09)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose background screening was not completed within 5 years after the initial screening, or after a 90 days break in service. Comments: 1 staff member had more than a 90 day break in service in the child care industry and his Clearinghouse screening was not re-submitted. Staff member will not return until the re-submitted screening comes back. Please submit the screening to PCLB. Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 65aef4e6-a39c-4639-bfc7-8f8faa072745)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-16)

Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance. Comments: Submit a complete 5 year employment history check for the 1 staff member listed on the Personnel Records Summary form. Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 65aef4e6-a39c-4639-bfc7-8f8faa072745)

17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-01)

Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [1 child was not marked out]. Comments: In one of the groups, 1 child was not marked out on the attendance. A corrective action statement was written at time of inspection which states "New staff was not present for the check in/out training. We will be scheduling another course for new staff and a refresher for existing staff." Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 65aef4e6-a39c-4639-bfc7-8f8faa072745)

17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-05)

Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [the closing was not signed on 2-27 & 2-28-25]. Comments: The closing was not signed on 2-27-25 and 2-28-25. A corrective action statement was written at time of inspection which states "effective immediately, all center tracking documents, including but not limited to, the center opening/closing logs will be checked by both the center director and credentialed director. This will ensure that no dates or procedures are being overlooked on a daily basis" Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 65aef4e6-a39c-4639-bfc7-8f8faa072745)

67. FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (67-08)

The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel who had current first aid training in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children. Comments: 1 school age staff member who was alone with a group of children did not have current first aid training on file. Submit the training to PCLB. Due: 4/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 65aef4e6-a39c-4639-bfc7-8f8faa072745)

67. FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (67-09)

The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel who had current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in each classroom/room/ designated space, or outdoor are occupied by children. Comments: 1 school age staff that was alone with a group of children did not have a CPR card on file. Submit the CPR card to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 65aef4e6-a39c-4639-bfc7-8f8faa072745)

69. Emergency Information Posted/Parent Notification VII.C. (69-07)

The childrens center failed to maintain records of emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. Comments: The children's center failed to maintain records of emergency preparedness for the license year 1/28/24 - 1/27/25. The program director ensures that the center will document 1 tornado drill and 1 lock down drill during their license year going forward. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 65aef4e6-a39c-4639-bfc7-8f8faa072745)

73. License/Examination VIII. C. (73-01)

The childrens centers drivers personnel file did not have proof of a current Florida drivers license. [Driver (VM) does not have a FL driver's license]. Comments: Driver (VM) has an out of state driver's license. He is working on obtaining his Florida driver's license. He stated that he will not drive the centers van until he receives his Florida driver's license. The center does have another driver who will drive in the interim. Compliance Comments Liability insurance for the 2014 and 2023 van expires 10-1-25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 65aef4e6-a39c-4639-bfc7-8f8faa072745)

27. Fire Inspection VI.B. (27-01)

The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Comments: The center's fire inspection expired 11-7-24 and a new one was not conducted until 11-14-24. The current fire inspection shows a deficiency and a reinspection date of 12-16-24. Please submit the reinspected fire inspection to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 62926b40-f739-40fa-b635-636276d91d7a)

21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-03)

The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [8-21, 9-4, 9-10 ,11-5-24], did not include the following information: [date or time parent notified] Comments: There were 4 accident/incident reports that were incomplete. Director will have a meeting with staff to talk about the importance of completely filling out the accident/incident reports going forward. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 62926b40-f739-40fa-b635-636276d91d7a)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-07)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Comments: 1 staff member did not start the introductory course in child care within 90 days of employment. Submit DCF training transcript showing the start of the training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 62926b40-f739-40fa-b635-636276d91d7a)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-05)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have documentation to show a completion date of the 40- clock hour training requirement but not within 15 months of employment within the child care industry. Comments: 1 staff member completed the 40 clock hour training after 15 months of employment within the child care industry. Due: 12/3/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 62926b40-f739-40fa-b635-636276d91d7a)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-03)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments: 1 staff member is a driver only and did not complete the 40 clock hour child care training requirement within 15 months of employment. Technical assistance was given that the driver may not drive the van without another staff member who completed their 40 clock hour requirment. Submit DCF training transcript showing the completion of the trainings. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 62926b40-f739-40fa-b635-636276d91d7a)