Hope Academy International, LLC

39. Resilient Surface: VI. D. (39-02)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [playground equipment] was not maintained. Comments: Ensure ground cover or other protective surface is added under all fall/use zones on the playground to prevent injuries to children. Submit photo documentation to the License Board office showing additional ground cover or protective surface has been added. Due: 6/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 55110f9e-3f75-4ac3-943f-06b29f9d2616)

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 annual Fire Inspection expired as of 5-14-26. Obtain an updated Fire Inspection and submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 55110f9e-3f75-4ac3-943f-06b29f9d2616)

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 Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file. A random sample of six records and five toddler records was inspected; ten records were in compliance. Due: 6/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 55110f9e-3f75-4ac3-943f-06b29f9d2616)

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

See the Personnel Records Summary [3] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments: Three staff did not complete the Acknowledgement Form on or before the date of expiration. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete an updated Acknowledgement Form. Submit copies to the License Board office once completed. Compliance Comments A reminder was left for all staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-26. Due: 6/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 55110f9e-3f75-4ac3-943f-06b29f9d2616)

56. Health Inspection(s) (56-01)

The childrens center did not have proof of a current approved annual food service inspection. Comments: The children's center received an unsatisfactory food inspection on 6-13-25. A satisfactory re-inspection was received on 6-18-25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 25e12307-aabf-423e-8a62-82cadf515f13)

52. Maintained/Safe (52-01)

Toys/equipment/or furnishings were not safe in that [there was a broken piece of floor tile in the 3's classroom.]. Comments: There was a broken piece of tile flooring in the 3's classroom. We removed the broken pieces at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 25e12307-aabf-423e-8a62-82cadf515f13)

40. Adequate Fencing: VI. D. (40-04)

The outdoor play area was not adequately fenced in that it had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area as evidenced by [there was a missing slat in the fence.]. Comments: Where there was a slat in the fence is now a broken piece of wood, leaving enough space for a child to get their hand stuck in the gap of the fence. Submit photos showing the repair to the fence. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 25e12307-aabf-423e-8a62-82cadf515f13)

16. Childrens Records (16-18)

Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity. Comments: 2 children did not have the food experience form on file. Submit the forms to PCLB. Due: 9/18/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 25e12307-aabf-423e-8a62-82cadf515f13)

16. Childrens Records (16-12)

See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing Emergency Medical Release form. Comments: 2 children did not have the Emergency Medical Release form on file. Submit the 2 notarized forms to PCLB. Due: 9/18/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 25e12307-aabf-423e-8a62-82cadf515f13)

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 child's immunization form was found to be expired. Submit the current immunization record to PCLB. Due: 9/18/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 25e12307-aabf-423e-8a62-82cadf515f13)

16. Childrens Records (16-09)

See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. Comments: 1 child did not have an immunization form on file. Submit the immunization record to PCLB. Due: 9/18/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 25e12307-aabf-423e-8a62-82cadf515f13)

60. Toxic Hazardous Materials (60-02)

Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [2 pairs of adult scissors were in reach of children]. Comments: There were 2 pairs of adult scissors sitting on a teacher's desk that were in reach of children. They were removed at time of inspection and director/owner will speak to staff regarding the importance of keeping sharp objects out of reach of children. Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report baf2ec72-b036-409a-810c-3d7c5f075205)

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

See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments: 1 acknowledgement form expired on 4-25-25 and a new one was not signed until 5-28-25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report baf2ec72-b036-409a-810c-3d7c5f075205)

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. [it was incorrect] Comments: 1 staff member signed a affidavit of good moral character which was not notarized. Staff member signed the correct attestation of good moral character at time of inspection. Due: 6/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report baf2ec72-b036-409a-810c-3d7c5f075205)

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: One five year employment history check was found to be incomplete at time of inspection. Please submit a complete 5 year employment check to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report baf2ec72-b036-409a-810c-3d7c5f075205)

39. Resilient Surface: VI. D. (39-02)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide] was not maintained. Comments: There were exposed tree roots around the slide on the playground that could be a tripping hazard. The provider covered the roots with mulch and will cut the other exposed roots. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report baf2ec72-b036-409a-810c-3d7c5f075205)

60. (60-04)

The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Comments: In the same classroom where the 3's and 4's children were combined is a closet which was not locked. Inside the closet were cleaning suplies and all had warning labels stating "keep out of reach of children". All of the products were removed at time of inspection. 61. Animals Immunized/Parents Notified: VII.A. VII.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Applicable Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 36746c57-ae89-4faf-8f93-e76cba0f5508)

60. (60-02)

Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [adult scissors were on a desk in the 3's,4's classroom]. (Section 10, number 4) Comments: At time of inspection the 3's, and 4's children were combined in one classroom. On the teacher's desk is a pencil holder and there were 2 pairs of adult scissors sitting in the holder within reach of children. They were removed at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 36746c57-ae89-4faf-8f93-e76cba0f5508)

57. (57-07)

The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place. Comments: There was a missing outlet cover in the 3's, 4's classroom. One was placed in the outlet at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 36746c57-ae89-4faf-8f93-e76cba0f5508)

20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. 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 children's center received a fine on 9-20-24 and it was not posted. The director/owner made a copy of the fine and posted it at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 36746c57-ae89-4faf-8f93-e76cba0f5508)

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 1-24- 25]. Comments: The children's center closed early on Friday, 1-24-25 due to water issues. The closing log was not documented upon their early release. Director/owner was reminded of the importance of always doing a visual sweep and documenting the closing log daily. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 36746c57-ae89-4faf-8f93-e76cba0f5508)