KinderCare Learning Center #934

40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-21)

A child was given the wrong medication in that [child was given a similar medication that belong to another child.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A Comments: The director mistakenly gave wrong medication to child, the medication that was given was a lower dose. The facility and the mother called the poison control to get information and signs to look for. The mother also called childs doctor. The director, assistant director, and teacher were retrained on the facilitys medication policies and procedures by District Leader for the Corporation the following day. Per the childcare facility handbook on page 56. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentation on the authorization form to describe symptoms that would require the medication to be given. The child care provider must never administer a medication that is prescribed for one child to another child. RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed all daily classrooms attendances. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 3900e912-0972-4ca8-b0ce-23eb7946fb2f)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments: One staff member did not have a current signed Child Abuse reporting form. Per childcare facility handbook on page 61. Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed all personnel files. Due: 6/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report 25562557-3112-45b9-b1f9-4cf7e43b3de2)

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: Staff member did not start training within 90 days of hire. The staff has started the training on 5/20/26. Per child care facility handbook on page 39. 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. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report 25562557-3112-45b9-b1f9-4cf7e43b3de2)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-09)

The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comments: Specialist was unable to review the fire drill log at the facility; office staff personnel could not locate it. Specialist did review log at last inspection in January2026. Per the childcare facility handbook on page 27. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 6/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report 25562557-3112-45b9-b1f9-4cf7e43b3de2)

47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)

Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the teacher(JB) in the two-year-old room speaking very loudly at the children while trying to gather them to the circle time rug. Specialist also observed this staff member move a child by one arm to the circle time rug. Licensing Specialist spoke to both the teacher and the director. The Director immediately terminated the teachers employment.The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 63:C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments The provider has no comment. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report 02f80168-bfee-4ec9-8d1b-2e2ba2a18e23)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-03)

The personnel record for the individual indicated the person had been arrested for and are awaiting final disposition of, have been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to any offense noted in Section 435.04, Florida Statute, which disqualifies the person from employment and the owner/operator failed to take appropriate action in that [Staff was hired in October with disqualified screening.].s 435.04 F.S. Comments: During this inspection it was discovered that one staff member(JB) had been hired on 10/18/2025, however, her screening shows a not eligible status with a date of 9/23/2025. Provider terminated the staff member immediately.The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 52:L. The employer/owner/operator will receive an email notification if any employee on the Employee/Contractor Roster is arrested for a disqualifying offense. The employer/owner/operator is required to take appropriate action if an employee becomes disqualified from employment pursuant to s. 435.06, Florida Statutes. Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed all classroom daily attendances. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report 02f80168-bfee-4ec9-8d1b-2e2ba2a18e23)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)

Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: Specialist observed that the kitchen had food left out from the day before. Director cleaned the kitchen and washed pans and dishes in sink. Per Child Care Facility handbook on pg. 20 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report 02f80168-bfee-4ec9-8d1b-2e2ba2a18e23)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 [SR] (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Three children have expired immunization records. In the childcare facility handbook states on page 59. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. Compliance Comments There are 94 children enrolled, specialist reviewed all 94 children's files at this inspection. Due: 10/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-09. View official inspection document (report a253776f-1c57-4c6c-a2ba-46db19cadc3f)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 [SR] (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: One childcare personnel have not completed the required training within the first 90 days of employment. The childcare facility handbook states on page 39. Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Due: 10/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-09. View official inspection document (report a253776f-1c57-4c6c-a2ba-46db19cadc3f)

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: One childcare employee did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment. Staff member log in and started a course and finished a course before inspection was uploaded. Specialist has certificate. The childcare facility handbook states on page 39. 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 childcare 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 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report b740befe-bb18-46cb-a1e9-f38ac2dd7363)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments: Specialist observed that most employees did not have a sign Child Abuse and Neglect reporting form with updated year. Director had all staff sign a new form before the completion of this inspection. The Childcare facility handbook states on page 61. 7.4 Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Compliance Comments There are 14 employees, and 14 personnel records were reviewed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report b740befe-bb18-46cb-a1e9-f38ac2dd7363)