O2B Kids Palencia Academy

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: During the playground inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a child picking at the overgrown shrubs that were coming through the fence onto the playground. The child had some seed pods in his hand that were picked from the shrubs. The Licensing Specialist pointed this out to the staff on the playground, and they took the seed pods from the child. At that time, the Licensing Specialist asked the teachers to be aware of the plants and to keep the children away from them until they can be cut back. The facility will need to cut all shrubs around the entire play areas to keep the shrubs out of reach from the children. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 24 that: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-18. View official inspection document (report 48049d3b-2a16-4867-a5fd-d3f46cb9f7c0)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-17)

Food containers were not stored above the floor on clean surfaces to protect from splash and other contamination. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, A Comments: The facility does not have a food prep area, but they do have a small kitchen area where they keep some of the food and a refrigerator for store childrens food in. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two boxes of food on the floor in this area. The boxes were removed from the ground and placed up on a shelf in the area. The Director reported that food is usually distributed to the classrooms once received and is not left on the floor. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 30 that: 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering. Off-site food storage is permissible only if the site of storage is a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards. A. Food containers, such as cans, plastic containers, boxes and bags must be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contamination. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-18. View official inspection document (report 48049d3b-2a16-4867-a5fd-d3f46cb9f7c0)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Comments: There are currently 15 employees. All 15 employee records were reviewed. One employee, YB, had a cleared background screening from 2025, but had no record of working in the childcare industry within the last 90 days. If the facility cannot show that the employee has worked in childcare within the last 90 days to make this screening valid, the employee will need to have a resubmission completed and will not be allowed to work around the children until a cleared screening has been received. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-18. View official inspection document (report 48049d3b-2a16-4867-a5fd-d3f46cb9f7c0)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-05)

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. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments: There are currently 15 employees. All 15 employee records were reviewed. One employee, AR, did not have a complete 5-year work history reference check completed. The Director completed the reference checks prior to the report being completed. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 51 that: D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-18. View official inspection document (report 48049d3b-2a16-4867-a5fd-d3f46cb9f7c0)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-11)

Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Comments: There are currently 15 employees. All 15 employee records were reviewed. One employee, KD, has lived out of state within the last 5 years and did not have an out of state abuse hotline check completed. The facility will need to complete the out of state check and submit the form that was used to request the information to licensing by the due date. Once the results are received, they will need to be sent to the Licensing Specialist and placed in the employee record. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: E. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-18. View official inspection document (report 48049d3b-2a16-4867-a5fd-d3f46cb9f7c0)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)

The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: There are currently 15 employees. All 15 employee records were reviewed. Employee, HN, has been at the facility and in the child care industry for over 90 days and has not started the DCF Intro training. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 39-40 that: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child Child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department- approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department- approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-12. View official inspection document (report c243aefb-feab-49a7-b306-b85743f46e60)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)

Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: There are currently 14 employees. All 14 employee records were reviewed. One employee, LO, has not completed the Intro training course within the required time frame. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 39-40 that: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-29. View official inspection document (report 6a38635f-6bf5-45bd-aca6-d2e0666d0014)