Sweet Peas Preschool

65. Handwashing VII. A. (65-02)

A staff member did not wash their hands [after diapering a child]. Comments: Staff wearing gloves, did not wash their hands after diapering a child. The Director must review proper hand washing procedures with staff to ensure staff understand that hand washing must take place even when gloves are worn. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 7ba7d356-8ae2-4a58-875c-5ae93790fd60)

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 [a blue tricycle with orange handle bars on the Toddler playground was observed to be missing the seat]. Comments: Remove the tricycle from the playground to prevent injury to children. Repair or replace the equipment. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 7ba7d356-8ae2-4a58-875c-5ae93790fd60)

33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (33-02)

The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Toddler classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water temperature was 112 degrees Fahrenheit]. Comments: Adjust the water temperature at the hand washing sink. Submit documentation to the License Board office which shows the water temperature no longer exceeds 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 7ba7d356-8ae2-4a58-875c-5ae93790fd60)

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. [In the Toddler classroom, five children were in attendance but six children were marked as present]. Comments: Staff had not marked out a child that was moved to the Infant classroom. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed with staff the importance of maintaining complete and accurate attendance records at all times children are in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 7ba7d356-8ae2-4a58-875c-5ae93790fd60)

18. Medication: V. A. (18-07)

The written medication record did not include the following information:the childs name, the name of the medication, date, time, amount of dosage to be given, and signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian. Comments: The medication record was incomplete (missing info: parent signature, when to administer epi pen, and symptoms to look for). Please ensure that the parents complete the medication record and send it to the licensing specialist. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-30. View official inspection document (report 3051c229-e739-4d81-827b-c5869fee5cd7)

16. Childrens Records (16-08)

See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. Comments: Please submit a current Health Examination form for the child whose form has expired. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-04)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a date of employment or position. Comments: Please submit the correct date of employment for the returning staff member. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

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. [1] Comments: Please submit a new Attestation of Good Moral Character for the staff member that was re-hired. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

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: Please send completed Employment History verifications for the staff members whose Verifications were missing periods of time. Administrative action will be taken. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-04)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. Comments: Staff member completed the Early Literacy course after one year of Employment at the Center. Compliance Comments There are five staff members that hold current credentials. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

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: Please submit a signed Exposure Control Plan for the staff member whose file did not contain a current one. Administrative action will be taken. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments There was a Food inspection on 12/23/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

61. Animals Immunized/Parents Notified: VII.A. (61-03)

Animals or birds kept as classroom pets were not caged. Comments: The cage door of a classroom rabbit's habitat was open, allowing him to exit the cage at will. Although the classroom is currently not in use, the door to the hallway was open. Specialist closed the cage door to prevent the rabbit from exiting the cage, and informed the Assistant Director that pets are not allowed to be uncaged. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

68. First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B. (68-03)

The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [wipes, thermometer] Comments: Staff replaced the missing items in the First Aid kit. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

69. Emergency Information Posted/Parent Notification VII.C. (69-06)

The childrens center failed to conduct emergency preparedness drills when children were in care. Comments: The Center did not conduct a Tornado or Lockdown drill during their Licensed year. Please conduct one of each drill and submit a copy of the Log when completed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

80. Formula (80-01)

Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments: Staff added the child's last name to the cup. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report f779c476-b69d-4f7b-97f9-e56b500efdb8)

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: Completed Exposure Control refresher signatures were obtained during the inspection. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments There was a Food inspection on 5/21/25. 56. Health Inspection(s) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report b077f28c-e46e-4bb9-a322-dfa212fdb812)

17. (17-06)

Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [The missed transitions occurred while participating in a firedrill]. Comments: Please submit a plan that ensures documentation is completed at each transition throughout the day. Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report b077f28c-e46e-4bb9-a322-dfa212fdb812)

12. (12-10)

See the Personnel Records Summary for[1]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: One staff member had only 9 hours of in-service training for 2024/2025 showing on their DCF transcript. Please submit a certificate or transcript showing one more hour of in-service training which will be counted toward the 2024/2025 requirement only. Compliance Comments There are three staff members that hold current credentials. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report b077f28c-e46e-4bb9-a322-dfa212fdb812)

11. (11-06)

See the Personnel Records Summary [7] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3) Comments: Six of the seven late Acknowledgement forms were completed during the inspection. Please submit the one remaining form for the staff member whose file was missing a current one. Due: 9/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report b077f28c-e46e-4bb9-a322-dfa212fdb812)

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: A current fire inspection is on file dated 3-12-25. The previous one expired on 3-8-25. This will result in administrative action. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report f60ead47-6a9b-4926-ab31-61409d02c41e)

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

Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [coming inside from the playground]. Comments: One class came inside from the playground and did not take attendance and verify the transition upon arrival in the classroom. The attendance sheet was checked by the licensing specialist, and it was noted that the teacher had verified the transition on the playground prior to coming inside. TA was given to ensure that children are counted, and attendance is taken when arriving in any new space, and to mark the transition at that time. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report f60ead47-6a9b-4926-ab31-61409d02c41e)

57. Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (57-03)

A safety deficiency having a low or no potential for harm to the children in care was observed. Comments: Specialist observed an infant asleep in a swing. Staff member stated that they will usually leave a sleeping baby in a swing for 10-15 minutes to be sure they fall asleep. Specialist explained that when a baby falls asleep in a swing, they must be transferred to a crib to avoid any chance of suffocation. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-06. View official inspection document (report 116cd417-c049-4281-a81d-22d5cace983d)

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: A new employee did not read and sign the Center's Exposure Control plan on/before her date of hire. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments There was a Food inspection on 12/26/24. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-06. View official inspection document (report 116cd417-c049-4281-a81d-22d5cace983d)

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 staff member's Employment History had a gap of 11 months that was not explained. Director corrected the paperwork with the staff member's information. The verification of the other staff member's Employment History was not complete until after the employee's date of hire. Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-06. View official inspection document (report 116cd417-c049-4281-a81d-22d5cace983d)

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] Comments: The Director signed the form during the visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-06. View official inspection document (report 116cd417-c049-4281-a81d-22d5cace983d)