R'Club Early Learning Academy @ US 19 & Ulmerton Road

53. Napping Equipment (53-01)

Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. Comments: In the 2s-3s classroom, stacked cots were observed to have bottles of paint and food in a bag stored on top of them. The items were removed by the Director and stored on a shelf. Ensure nothing is stored on top of the stacked cots without first placing a cover over them. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report 7f35f5c0-8467-4431-aa5a-333eb74bbadf)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-08)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room. Comments: Staff hired on 10-21-25 did not start the Infant Training by 1-21-26. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary start the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript once the training is complete. Due: 3/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report 7f35f5c0-8467-4431-aa5a-333eb74bbadf)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-08)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. Comments: Staff hired on 11-25-25 did not have a completed verification of employment history conducted for the past five years on file. Several verification attempts were made on the same day 15 minutes apart with no results documented. Ensure proper procedures are followed, with making at least three attempts on different days. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include the date, time and reason the information was not obtained. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report 7f35f5c0-8467-4431-aa5a-333eb74bbadf)

10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. (10-04)

Child Care Personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive demeaning or intimidating in nature. Comments: A childcare personnel member inappropriately interacted with a child in care in a manner that was aggressive as evidenced by footage of staff member pulling child by arms to the bathroom. Staff is also heard on footage telling child, we do not have time for this crap. Submit corrective action plan to licensing that ensures that interactions with children must be appropriate and may not involve speaking to children inappropriately or approaching/handling the child aggressively. This is second occurrence of the same violation (7/22/25, 2/19/26). Administrative action will be taken. PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored 12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . Not Monitored 13. Staff Credential: I.B. Not Monitored 14. Director Credential: I.B. Not Monitored RECORDS V A 15. Records Available Not Monitored 16. Childrens Records Not Monitored 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. Not Monitored 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored 19. License Posted V. A. Not Monitored 20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. Not Monitored 21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. Not Monitored 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 25. Field Trips V. A. Not Monitored 26. Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 14b0dd28-daf3-41d8-8d2a-2ec14393f089)

09. Disciplinary Practices III. (09-02)

A form of discipline used by child care personnel was associated with food rest or toileting. Comments: A staff member used a form of discipline associated with toileting as evidenced by a staff member forcibly taking a child in the bathroom, turning off the light, closing the door, and standing in front of the door when that child refused to go to restroom. Submit corrective action to licensing detailing how staff members will handle situations involving toileting, food and rest where the child is treated appropriately when there is refusal to comply. This is second occurrence of the same violation (7/22/25, 2/19/26). Administrative action will be taken. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 14b0dd28-daf3-41d8-8d2a-2ec14393f089)

21. (21-03)

The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [7-22-25], did not include the following information: [what action was taken by staff after the incident occurred] (Section 15.1, number 3) Comments: An additional Accident Report dated 5-1-25 was observed and was missing the parent's signature. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures child care staff that are responsible for documenting and completing accident/incident reports review Licensing requirements. In addition, the Director is responsible for ensuring all necessary information pertaining to the accident/incident is provided and is shared with parents or legal guardians. 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20) Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. (From OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20) Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-25. View official inspection document (report 1f2750df-823c-4c1a-a7a1-67b636b3e27a)

11. (11-07)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. (Section 19.5, numbers 1 and 3) Comments: One staff member hired on 2-17-25 did not have Level II Background Screening completed and on file until 2-19-25. Ensure newly hired staff have all required Background Screening clearance completed and on file on or before the first day of employment. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

09. Disciplinary Practices III. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 9 Child Discipline, Pages 21-22) (09-02)

A form of discipline used by child care personnel was associated with food rest or toileting. (Section 9, number 2) Comments: Two child care staff were observed by the parent of a 2-year-old male child, who is also a staff member, physically restraining the child by holding him down on his cot to get him to sleep at naptime. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office showing staff have reviewed and understand the center's written Discipline Policy. In addition, the Director must review with staff appropriate discipline techniques and practices for challenging behaviors. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

10. (10-04)

Child Care Personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive demeaning or intimidating in nature. (Section 21, number 1) Comments: On 6-30-25, the former Director was made aware of an incident by a parent/staff member which involved two staff who where observed physically restraining a 2-year-old male child by holding him down on his cot to get him to sleep at naptime. The Director did not report the incident to the appropriate agencies. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office on how the center will ensure proper procedures will be followed when reporting incidents to the appropriate agencies within reasonable timeframes. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. PERSONNEL I Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

11. (11-08)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [3] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. (Section 19.5, number 2) Comments: Obtain complete employment history verification for the past five years for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit proof of verification to the License Board office once complete. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

12. (12-10)

See the Personnel Records Summary for[6]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1) Comments: Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete 10 hours of in-service training for the 2024-2025 training year. Submit a completed Child Care Training Log for each staff member documenting the 10 hours to the License Board office once completed. 13. Staff Credential: I.B. I.B. Not Monitored 14. Director Credential: I.B. I.B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 2 Minimum Age Requirements, Page 13) Not Monitored RECORDS V A Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

16. (16-02)

See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

16. (16-05)

See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: Obtain updated Emergency Medical Release forms for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

16. (16-08)

See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1) Comments: Obtain updated Student Health Exams for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

16. (16-18)

Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity. Comments: Obtain a Food Experience form for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection for 65 children's records was conducted; 50 records were in compliance. 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Not Monitored 18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Not Monitored 19. License Posted V. A. Not Monitored 20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. V. A. Not Monitored Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

21. (21-02)

The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence. (Section 15.1, number 1) Comments: A parent did not receive an Accident/Incident Report for an injury occurring on the week of 7-7-25 and on 7-14-25. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which demonstrates staff understands their responsibility for documenting accidents and incident completely and providing parents with reports on the same day of the occurrence. 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20) Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. (From OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20) Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

51. (51-04)

The childrens center lacked suitable/an adequate amount of infant toys. (Section 11.1, number 1) Comments: In a Toddler classroom, there was an insufficient amount of toys and equipment for the children. Children lacked blocks, soft books, mirrors, dolls, stuffed animals, puzzles, musical materials, etc. Obtain additional equipment for the children which allows for experiences that encourage motor, language and cognitive development. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

53. Napping Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) (53-03)

A cot or crib was not available for all children to be used when napping or sleeping. (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Comments: Cots were not available for the two children in the Toddler classroom. Two children were observed napping in cribs and both children were 12 months of age or older. Obtain cots for the children in that classroom and ensure cots are used for children older than one (1) year of age, unless there is a developmental concern or necessity. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

55. Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31) (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: Nine staff did not complete the Refresher Training on or before the expiration date. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training for the current site. Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII 56. Health Inspection(s) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38) Not Monitored Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

79. Food Service (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) (79-16)

The childrens center refrigerator/freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. Comments: In the Infant and Toddler classrooms, (Toddler A & B and Infant A) there were no thermometers for the refrigerators. Ensure a thermometer is obtained for all refrigerators and a minimum temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

16. (16-09)

See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. (Section 19.2, number 2) Comments: Obtain the missing Immunization forms for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 7de1a36c-92d6-4362-a815-008cfb8623ca)

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 [no signature on the Log for 6-18-25 through 7-20-25]. Comments: Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Closing Log will be signed and dated daily, verifying that all children have left the premises. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored 19. License Posted V. A. Not Monitored 20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. Not Monitored 21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. Not Monitored 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 25. Field Trips V. A. Not Monitored 26. Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VI 27. Fire Inspection VI.B. Not Monitored 28. Telephone VI.B. Not Monitored 29. Fire Drills. VI. B. Not Monitored 30. Square Footage (Indoor) VI. C. Not Monitored 31. Separate Room (Infants) VI.C. Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Exit (Infants) VI. C. Not Monitored 33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. Not Monitored 34. Lighting VI. C. Not Monitored 35. Temperature and Ventilation VI.C. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-21. View official inspection document (report 43ba7159-3b1a-4b7f-a33c-ead5c1025d71)

16. Childrens Records (16-02)

See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. Comments: Obtain the missing information for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the missing information has been obtained and the information is now on file. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-21. View official inspection document (report 43ba7159-3b1a-4b7f-a33c-ead5c1025d71)

09. Disciplinary Practices III. (09-03)

Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Comments: Ariel acknowledged her "voice was a little loud" when interacting with young children, especially when she "had to repeat things". Another staff member observed seeing Ariel "screaming at kids all the time", while yet another staff member observed seeing Ariel "pulling children by the arms" and "yelling at the little ones when she gets annoyed, they get out of hand or they don't listen". Several staff indicated Ariel has a harsh tone of voice and agree she is too loud. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures all staff have reviewed the center's written Discipline Policy and are aware how to interact with children in an appropriate manner. In addition, ALL staff must complete the online training Basic Guidance and Discipline and submit proof of completion to the License Board office. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored 12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . Not Monitored 13. Staff Credential: I.B. Not Monitored 14. Director Credential: I.B. Not Monitored RECORDS V A 15. Records Available Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-21. View official inspection document (report 43ba7159-3b1a-4b7f-a33c-ead5c1025d71)

65. Handwashing VII. A. (65-01)

A staff member did not assist children with handwashing [after diaper changing in the Toddler classroom]. Comments: Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures staff have reviewed proper handwashing procedures for children and themselves. In addition, the Director must verify that proper handwashing procedures are posted at all diapering, toileting and food preparation areas. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-17. View official inspection document (report e9c44a6c-d34a-4808-92e0-7dcbc4348738)