Gainesville Circus Center

12. Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-11)

The facility did not have current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Comments: Expired 11/15/24 Dog: Benny Animals must be properly vaccinated (if a vaccination is available for the specific animal), free from disease, and clean. Animals that are poisonous, venomous, aggressive, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Parents/guardians must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises. Notice may be provided by a conspicuously posted notice or bulletin, policy handbook, parent flier, or a statement included on the enrollment form. Current vaccinations records must be available for review by the licensing authority. No animal may freely roam the indoor/outdoor premises. Animals are prohibited in areas where food is prepared, stored, or served. If animals or birds are kept in classrooms, they shall be caged, and cages must be kept clean. Section 3.1, C. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report e7c01a3f-00f7-4fa0-9903-90f009c92a02)

12. Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-19)

Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: Provided technical support for the daily inspection logs. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report e7c01a3f-00f7-4fa0-9903-90f009c92a02)

21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (21-17)

The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Comments: There were no Emergency preparedness drills to review at the time of licensing inspection. To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. Section 3.8.5, B FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments A food verification inspection was conducted and approved. This program prepares and serves snacks only. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report e7c01a3f-00f7-4fa0-9903-90f009c92a02)

26. Indoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (26-10)

Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D Comments: Provided technical assistance was given for the physical environment. Not Applicable Comments This facility is considered as indoor recreational facility and have more than 3,000 square feet of useable indoor floor place, therefore the facility is exempt from the outdoor-square-per-child requirement. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report e7c01a3f-00f7-4fa0-9903-90f009c92a02)

28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (28-09)

The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Comments: Transportation training is needed for the driver and second visual sweeper. All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file. Section 4.2.4 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report e7c01a3f-00f7-4fa0-9903-90f009c92a02)

32. First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 (32-06)

The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Disposable, non-porous gloves, Cotton balls or applicators, Pre-moistened wipes, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Comments: First aid kit was missing the following items for both indoor space and on the transportation bus: Gloves, q-tips or cotton balls, soap, hand sanitizer, wipes, and a first aid guide. At least one first aid kit must be maintained on the premises at all times. The kit(s) must be accessible to the child care personnel at all times and kept out of the reach of children. If the first aid kit is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or first aid supplies. 6.2, C. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report e7c01a3f-00f7-4fa0-9903-90f009c92a02)

07. Vehicle Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (07-05)

A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments: The facility vehicle alarm system was not working. 2.5 Transportation Child care providers must comply with minimum health and safety standards to ensure the well-being of children in their care being transported. For the purposes of this section, transportation pertains to travel by foot or in a vehicle that is owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles used to provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. Transportation services will be approved if the conditions set forth in parts 2.5.1, 2.5.4., 2.5.5., and 4.2.6., of this Handbook are met. Pursuant to the Child Safety Alarm bill in 2021, all vehicles used to transport children by child care facilities and large family child care homes must be equipped with a reliable alarm system which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-15. View official inspection document (report 33fe857f-ccdc-402c-91e4-af7aec30bb16)