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11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-06)

See the Personnel Records Summary [4] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments: Four staff did not complete an Acknowledgement Form prior to the expiration date. Ensure the Acknowledgement Form is signed annually, on or before the date previously signed. Compliance Comments All staff have completed 10 hours of in-service training for the 2025-2026 training year. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report c29e5ce9-32ef-4a24-b898-7a8a48fa0b7e)

30. Square Footage (Indoor) VI. C. (30-01)

The minimum of 25 square feet of usable floor space for each child was not met by this childrens center which held a valid license on October 1, 1992. The [infant] room has a capacity of [6] based on 25 square feet per child and [10] children were observed in this classroom. Comments: The infant room had 10 children present, and it is licensed for 6. Four children were moved while the licensing specialist was present. The Director stated that this happened since there are less staff scheduled. She has changed schedules, so this does not occur moving forward. 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 36. Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C. Not Monitored 37. Square Footage (Outdoor) VI. D. Not Monitored 38. Clean/Free of Hazards (Outdoor Play Space): VI. D. Not Monitored 39. Resilient Surface: VI. D. Not Monitored 40. Adequate Fencing: VI. D. Not Monitored 41. Sun/Shade VI.D. Not Monitored 42. Napping Space VI. E. Not Monitored 43. Exits Clear VI. E. Not Monitored 44. Infant Sleep Positioning Not Monitored 45. Accessible/Operable VI. F. Not Monitored 46. Number/Location (Bathrooms) VI. F. Not Monitored 47. Bathroom Supplies VI.F. Not Monitored 48. Cleaned/Sanitized (Bathroom) VI.F. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 2966e593-33ef-4fcc-84fa-0449f9989a3b)

17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-06)

Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [in the infant/1's]. Comments: Attendance was not verified during transitions in the early morning. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored 19. License Posted V. A. Not Monitored 20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. Not Monitored Compliance Comments A parent stated that they had not received an incident report. A signed incident report was observed by the licensing specialist. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 2966e593-33ef-4fcc-84fa-0449f9989a3b)

07. Infant Group Size II.C. (07-01)

The maximum group size of 6 infants for ages 2 months to 1 year was exceeded, in that a group of [10] infants were observed [in the infant room]. Comments: The infant room had 10 children present. The Director stated that staff hours had been reduced which resulted in being over capacity for short periods of time. She said she will change the hours of the staff, so this does not occur again. 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III Compliance Comments A parent wanted a copy of the discipline policy. The Director stated that it is in the Handbook and the parent signed that they received it. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 2966e593-33ef-4fcc-84fa-0449f9989a3b)

06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. (06-01)

The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [13] children. Comments: One staff member had 13 children in the room, and this included 2-year-olds, which requires a ratio of 1:10. The infant room ratio is 1:3 and there were 10 children in room with 2 staff. When the Director arrived, she separated the groups to resolve this issue. The Director is changing the schedule to increase staff in the morning. This will result in administrative action. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 2966e593-33ef-4fcc-84fa-0449f9989a3b)

86. Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15) (86-02)

At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [ 5 infants] for (age group) did not possess an active credential as recognized by DCF. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 10) School Readiness [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, there were 5 infants present with 2 staff and neither staff has an active credential. Director moved a credential teacher into the room at time of inspection. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider has no comment. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Elise Bishop Date: 12/29/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Julie Perry Date: 12/29/2025 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-29. View official inspection document (report 84e0fb25-e088-495a-9279-02f8c8bbca90)

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: The thermometer in the infant refrigerator was broken and had no temperature reading. A new one was placed in the fridge at time of inspection and the temperature registered 38 degrees. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-29. View official inspection document (report 84e0fb25-e088-495a-9279-02f8c8bbca90)

17. (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 10-31 -25]. Comments: The closing log was not documented on 10-31-25. Provider submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection which states "The director will speak with the closer to insure that they are doing a sweep of the building to make sure there are no children left and make sure that they sign the daily closing log before leaving the building. She will also check when she arrives to insure they have filled it out. The changes will begin immediately." Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-29. View official inspection document (report 84e0fb25-e088-495a-9279-02f8c8bbca90)

17. (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]. (Section 19.3, numbers 1 and 3) Comments: In the 3's,4's group of children there were 9 children marked in on the attendance sheet and only 8 children were present. Provider submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection which states "The director will check attendance daily to insure accuracy. She will also spot check at random times throughout the day." Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-29. View official inspection document (report 84e0fb25-e088-495a-9279-02f8c8bbca90)

12. (12-03)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments: 1 staff member did not complete her 40 clock hours. She was terminated at time of inspection and will not return until she passes her part 1 exams. Compliance Comments There are 3 staff that hold current credentials. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-29. View official inspection document (report 84e0fb25-e088-495a-9279-02f8c8bbca90)

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 break in service and her prints were not resubmitted. Director resubmitted the prints at time of inspection. Staff member was not present at time of inspection and will not return until the new prints come back. Submit the new prints to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-08. View official inspection document (report aca2beaf-1a07-447d-be24-b5afc7531c07)

16. Childrens Records (16-11)

See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. Comments: 1 immunization was expired at time of inspection. Submit current immunization record to PCLB. Due: 9/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-08. View official inspection document (report aca2beaf-1a07-447d-be24-b5afc7531c07)

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 on 5-1-25 and a new one was not conducted until 5-5-25. New expiration date is 5-5-26. Technical assistance was given to get documentation from the fire department if a new inspection cannot be conducted prior to expiration date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-08. View official inspection document (report aca2beaf-1a07-447d-be24-b5afc7531c07)

21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-02)

The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence. Comments: Staff did not write an incident/accident report when a staff member grabbed a child's leg and pointed his finger in his face during naptime. Submit a corrective action plan to ensure that incident/accident reports are written on the day of occurrence and given to the custodial parent. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-26. View official inspection document (report 0fb4ceeb-b2f5-4b45-84e5-05f397f27940)

09. Disciplinary Practices III. (09-03)

Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Comments: A staff member is observed on video grabbing a child's leg and pointing his finger in his face during nap time. Submit a corrective action plan ensuring that staff complies with the children's center written disciplinary policy. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV Compliance Comments Childcare staff did notify the proper agencies when a staff member was observed on video grabbing a child's leg during naptime. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-26. View official inspection document (report 0fb4ceeb-b2f5-4b45-84e5-05f397f27940)

29. (29-09)

The childrens center did not have the fire extinguisher serviced and retagged timely. (Section 14.2, number 3) Comments: The fire extinguisher on the center's van was not tagged. Please take the fire extinguisher and have it tagged then submit a photo of the tag to PCLB. Licensing Specialist observed a fire drill. There were 27 children and 9 staff participating. It took 1 minute and 25 seconds for the center to evacuate and proper procedures were followed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-03. View official inspection document (report 01f7c6b2-8572-4903-8924-32531f97d79c)

12. (12-20)

Program 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 program. (Section 18.1) Personnel I [SR] Comments: 1 staff member completed the school readiness training after 90 days of employment. Compliance Comments There are 4 staff that hold current credentials. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-03. View official inspection document (report 01f7c6b2-8572-4903-8924-32531f97d79c)

50. Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G. (50-02)

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for children to use in that [there were 2 broken cozy coupes]. Comments: There were 2 plastic cozy coupe cars on the playground and neither had a door on them and both had broken plastic pieces on the car. They were both removed at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report c13c1a5c-893a-48a0-b561-eda2b847163d)

16. Childrens Records (16-08)

See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. Comments: 1 student health exam was found to be expired during today's inspection. Submit a current student health exam to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report c13c1a5c-893a-48a0-b561-eda2b847163d)

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 staff member did not have proof of education on or before date of employment, it was received after first date of employment. Administrative action will be taken. Compliance Comments There are 4 staff that hold current credentials. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report c13c1a5c-893a-48a0-b561-eda2b847163d)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-14)

See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [the form was incomplete]. Comments: A new staff member did not have a complete Acknowledgement form on file. It was completed at time of inspection. Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report c13c1a5c-893a-48a0-b561-eda2b847163d)