Highland Early Learning Center

33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29) (33-03)

The hand washing sink in the [Infant A classroom] does not have hot and cold running water. [No hot water was available at the hand washing sink]. (Section 12.3, number 1) Comments: Adjust the water temperature at the hand washing sink in the Infant A classroom. Submit documented proof to the License Board office showing the water temperature has been adjusted and does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Due: 6/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-05. View official inspection document (report 0a1c4f09-8233-405e-a65a-4e5695ea1a77)

33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29) (33-03)

The hand washing sink in the [Infant A classroom] does not have hot and cold running water. [No hot water was available at the hand washing sink]. (Section 12.3, number 1) Comments: Adjust the water temperature at the hand washing sick in the Infant B classroom. Submit documented proof to the License Board office showing the water temperature has been adjusted but does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-22. View official inspection document (report 3d472c35-60e1-4f64-aff5-69bbcfb8ae25)

33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29) (33-02)

The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Infant B classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water temperature was 111 degrees Fahrenheit]. Comments: The Owner submitted Corrective Action on 5-21-26 indicating a plumber came out to the center to make adjustments to the water temperature. However, there was no further documentation showing the water temperature was in compliance. Submit documented proof the water has been tested and shows it does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the Infant B classroom. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-22. View official inspection document (report 3d472c35-60e1-4f64-aff5-69bbcfb8ae25)

14. (14-02)

The credentialed director was not on site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets personnel schedules of employment records. Comments: The Director has not been present during the last two inspections. Submit a schedule to the License Board office which documents the hours of work for the Director. RECORDS V A Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-22. View official inspection document (report 3d472c35-60e1-4f64-aff5-69bbcfb8ae25)

65. Handwashing VII. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) (65-01)

A staff member did not assist children with handwashing [in the Infant classroom]. (Section 12.2) Comments: After changing a diaper, staff did not wash the hands of an older infant. Ensure staff wash the hands of all children, even infants, after diaper changing to prevent the spread of germs. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 602031ed-8148-4e12-8a3b-53b443b21085)

11. (11-06)

See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3) Comments: A staff member signed the Acknowledgement Form after the expiration date of 3-24-26. Ensure the Acknowledgement Form is signed annually, prior to the date of expiration. Compliance Comments A reminder was left for all staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-26. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 602031ed-8148-4e12-8a3b-53b443b21085)

16. (16-02)

See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Record Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the missing information has been obtained and now is on file. Due: 5/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 602031ed-8148-4e12-8a3b-53b443b21085)

16. (16-05)

See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: Two Emergency Medical Release Forms were not notarized. Obtain completed forms for the children listed on the Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt. Due: 5/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 602031ed-8148-4e12-8a3b-53b443b21085)

16. (16-07)

See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1) Comments: Obtain a complete Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection of 17 student files was inspected; 13 files 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) Compliance Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for the children enrolled. 18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Not Monitored Due: 5/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 602031ed-8148-4e12-8a3b-53b443b21085)

33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29) (33-02)

The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Infant classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water temperature was 112 degrees Fahrenheit]. Comments: Adjust the water temperature at the hand-washing sink in the Infant classroom. Submit proof the water temperature is maintained under 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 602031ed-8148-4e12-8a3b-53b443b21085)

65. Handwashing VII. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) (65-02)

A staff member did not wash their hands [after changing the diaper of an older infant]. (Section 12.2) Comments: Ensure proper hand washing occurs after each diaper change to prevent the spread of germs. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 602031ed-8148-4e12-8a3b-53b443b21085)

72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) (72-02)

Diaper changing surface in [the Infant classroom] was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. (Section 12.3, numbers 2 and 3) Comments: After a diaper change, the changing table was not cleaned and sanitized. Ensure staff follow proper diapering practices to prevent the spread of germs and to maintain a clean environment for children. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 602031ed-8148-4e12-8a3b-53b443b21085)

72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) (72-03)

Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. (Section 12.3, number 3) Comments: In the Toddler and 2s-3s classrooms, the diaper changing pads were observed to have rips in the surface. Repair or replace the pads to ensure the surface is impermeable. TRANSPORTATION VIII Due: 5/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 602031ed-8148-4e12-8a3b-53b443b21085)

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: 2 new staff members did not have a complete 5 year employment history check on file. They were both completed at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report afab38f6-751e-4788-a119-03584eb80ad6)

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: 6 staff members signed their annual refresher education of the children's center exposure plan after expiration date. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments There is a food inspection dated 12-3-25 in the file. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report afab38f6-751e-4788-a119-03584eb80ad6)

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 had an expired immunization record on file. Please submit a current immunization record to PCLB. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report afab38f6-751e-4788-a119-03584eb80ad6)

16. Childrens Records (16-09)

See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. Comments: 1 child did not have a DH680 immunization form on file. Please submit the immunization record to PCLB. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report afab38f6-751e-4788-a119-03584eb80ad6)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-12)

See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers. Comments: 2 new staff members did not have a complete attestation of good moral character on file. They were both completed at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report afab38f6-751e-4788-a119-03584eb80ad6)

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: 3 staff signed their annual acknowledgement forms after expiration date. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report afab38f6-751e-4788-a119-03584eb80ad6)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-05)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. Comments: 2 new staff did not have a completely signed acknowledgement form on file. They were both completed at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report afab38f6-751e-4788-a119-03584eb80ad6)

16. (16-20)

See Childrens Records Summary for [6] records where documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September was not available. Comments: 6 children did not have distracted driver brochures for April 2025 on file. Provider was reminded to distribute the brochures in April and September annually. 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 26d2faf7-c45d-47ca-bb17-c216aba940f1)

16. (16-11)

See Childrens Records Summary for [3] 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. (Section 19.2, number 2) Comments: 3 children had expired immunization records on file. Submit current immunization records to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 26d2faf7-c45d-47ca-bb17-c216aba940f1)

16. (16-02)

See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: 1 child did not have physician information, dental information or hospital preference filled out on their enrollment form. Submit the missing information to PCLB. Due: 5/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 26d2faf7-c45d-47ca-bb17-c216aba940f1)

12. (12-19)

The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training. (Section 14.2, number 3) Comments: 1 staff member was not trained within 30 days on fire extinguisher training. It was completed at time of inspection. Compliance Comments There are 3 staff that hold current credentials. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 26d2faf7-c45d-47ca-bb17-c216aba940f1)

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 in on 1-9-25 and 1 child was not marked out on 1-8-25.]. Comments: 1 child was not marked out on the attendance record on 1-8-25 and both children were not marked in on the attendance record on 1-9-25. The SMIC in charge submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection which states "we will be having a meeting with staff on attendance and other things on how to sign in and out children on their attendance sheet." Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-09. View official inspection document (report f932fc32-53e0-44a6-adc0-32fd8ead8ca6)