Coastal Hope Academy

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity156
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address1890 State Road 44, New Smyrna Beach FL, 32168

CityNEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168

CountyVOLUSIA

Phone8555515437

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM

Capacity156

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1890 State Road 44, New Smyrna Beach FL, 32168, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/5/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 455/5/2026

    45. (45-04)

    An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are currently 26 employees. All 26 employee records were reviewed. Two employees, AD and CW, did not have completed five- year work history reference on record. 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: 5/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 28efb838-42ac-4572-aa82-00aeb351c9df)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 425/5/2026

    42. (42-02)

    The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are currently 124 children enrolled. All 124 childrens records were reviewed. One child that has been at the facility for over 30 days physical was not current. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60 that: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Compliance Comments There are currently 124 children enrolled. All 124 childrens records were reviewed. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments There are currently 26 employees. All 26 employee records were reviewed. Due: 5/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 28efb838-42ac-4572-aa82-00aeb351c9df)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 425/5/2026

    42. (42-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are currently 124 children enrolled. All 124 childrens records were reviewed. One child that has been at the facility for over 30 days, did not have a physical on record. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Due: 5/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 28efb838-42ac-4572-aa82-00aeb351c9df)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 415/5/2026

    41. (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) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are currently 124 children enrolled. All 124 childrens records were reviewed. Two children that have been at the facility for over 30 days had expired shot records. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 59-60 that: 7.1 Immunization Records 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 65C22.001(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. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 5/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 28efb838-42ac-4572-aa82-00aeb351c9df)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 415/5/2026

    41. (41-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are currently 124 children enrolled. All 124 childrens records were reviewed. One child that have been at the facility for over 30 days did not have a shot record on file. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 59-60 that: 7.1 Immunization Records 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 65C22.001(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.A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age- appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical orreligious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must providedocumentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations.Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. Due: 5/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 28efb838-42ac-4572-aa82-00aeb351c9df)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 335/5/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-14)

    Child care personnel, who were in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.A - Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: There are currently 26 employees. All 26 employee records were reviewed. One employee, AL, completed the SR preservice training requirements after the 90 day required time frame. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook states on page 7 that: 3 Training Requirements Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with children, such as cooks, bookkeepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. Training is required for other personnel if they at any time fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of children. 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 28efb838-42ac-4572-aa82-00aeb351c9df)

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 335/5/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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: There are currently 26 employees. All 26 employee records were reviewed. One employee, AL, started her DCF Intro after the 90-day 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 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. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 28efb838-42ac-4572-aa82-00aeb351c9df)

    Corrected at inspection
  8. High riskStandard 235/5/2026

    23. (23-04)

    The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the afternoon transportation services/vehicle bringing children back to the facility. Once the children were in the facility, the inspection of the vehicle was conducted. During the inspection of the vehicle used, it was discovered that there was not a fire extinguisher present. The Director took a fire extinguisher from another vehicle that was onsite and put it in the vehicle during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 27 that: 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. C. The distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet from rooms occupied by children. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 28efb838-42ac-4572-aa82-00aeb351c9df)

    Corrected at inspection
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 125/5/2026

    12. (12-02)

    An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the three-year-old classrooms glass door and the glass areas around the door to have peeling tint. Although, the tint was not observed on the floor during the inspection, there were several large pieces hanging from the areas. The damaged tint needs to be removed from the glass door and adjoining areas. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in both the two-year-old classrooms areas of the floorboard are cracking and have peeling paint. These areas need to be repaired. The Licensing Specialist also observed metal poles and a shade awning laying on the side of the fence inside the playground. During the last inspection, the facility was reported that the shade awning had broken and needed to be repaired. At that time, the facility was asked to remove the items from the playground. The items will either need to be re installed properly or removed from the playground area. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 21 that: 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 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. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 28efb838-42ac-4572-aa82-00aeb351c9df)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 331/21/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-09)

    The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR] Comments: There are currently 25 employees. All 25 employee records were reviewed. Three employees, that have been at the facility for over 30 days did not have documentation of completing a safe sleep course on record. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 41 that: 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. Due: 1/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report ade96997-dae9-4868-aa2a-f4e49ccd5551)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 061/21/2026

    06. (06-01)

    The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR] Comments: The facility does provide transportation. At this time, there are two drivers on record. The driver, BD, who was currently the driver that was transporting the children, had an expired annual physical. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 15 that: B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Compliance Comments At this time, the facility is using one van to transport. The Licensing Specialist reviewed a vehicle inspection which is current through 3/3/2026. The vehicle's insurance which is valid through 5/13/2026. The safety alarm for the vehicle was tested. All alarm mechanisms were in proper working order and in accordance with the alarm requirements. Due: 1/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report ade96997-dae9-4868-aa2a-f4e49ccd5551)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 335/16/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: There are currently 26 employees. All 26 employee records were reviewed. One employee, MP, finished the Intro training late. 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. Due: 5/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report fd023780-4255-4826-91b3-84313812fca9)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 455/16/2025

    45. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are currently 26 employees. All 26 employee records were reviewed. One employee, LW, had lived out of state within the last 5 years and an Out of State Abuse Hotline check was not completed. The Director initiated both the screenings during the inspection and will send over the results when they are received. 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. F. A copy of each search conducted for out of state sexual offender/predator registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report fd023780-4255-4826-91b3-84313812fca9)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 455/16/2025

    45. (45-07)

    Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are currently 26 employees. All 26 employee records were reviewed. One employee, SG, background screening was not completed correctly during the 5 years re screen which resulted in a not eligible. Background screening was contacted during the inspection, and it was discovered that more information was needed from the employee, for Background screening to complete the re screen. The employee was present during the inspection and was asked to leave for the day until the background screening issue was resolved. The employee will return to work when a background screening clearance is received. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 52-53 that: 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 53 A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report fd023780-4255-4826-91b3-84313812fca9)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 335/16/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-06)

    The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: There are currently 26 employees. All 26 employee records were reviewed. Two employees, MP and TT , have been in the Child Care industry for over a year did not complete the Early Literacy training requirement on time. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 40-41 that: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 41 B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report fd023780-4255-4826-91b3-84313812fca9)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 335/16/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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: There are currently 26 employees. All 26 employee records were reviewed. One employee, SG, has been at the facility for over 90 days and has not started the 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 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 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report fd023780-4255-4826-91b3-84313812fca9)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 339/12/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-17)

    Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: There are currently 22 employees. All 22 employee records were reviewed. One employee, LM, did not complete the two new SR training requirements by the due date of 6/30/2024. The School Readiness Health and Safety Handbook states that: All current SR child care personnel must complete two new health and safety courses (Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program) by June 30, 2024. These free courses will be hosted in the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry beginning January 1, 2024. SR child care personnel must take these courses even if they have completed preservice training and can use the two courses towards the annual in-service training requirement. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-12. View official inspection document (report fcb6c850-5103-4251-9ef5-afee39e58634)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 339/12/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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: There are currently 22 employees. All 22 employee records were reviewed. Two employees, JG and MP, did not start their Intro training within the required 90-day timeframe. 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 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 2024-09-12. View official inspection document (report fcb6c850-5103-4251-9ef5-afee39e58634)

    Not corrected

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9Recent Violations
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Estimated monthly cost

$922/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: NEW SMYRNA BEACH, VOLUSIA County
  • Capacity: 156
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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