Starchild Academy Winter Garden

38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (38-02)

Emergency information was not posted on or near all telephones in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A Comments: Licensing Specialist observed missing emergency information in classroom along with location and directions to the location. Provider took corrective action by adding emergency numbers and directions to location in each room. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report 3208dbb7-8980-4777-b8a9-5612c475b8dc)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-02)

The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a root with sharp, jaggered edges protruding out of the playground, accessible to children. Due: 12/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report 3208dbb7-8980-4777-b8a9-5612c475b8dc)

14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (14-01)

All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Comments: Licensing Specialist observed lighting in restroom to be extremely dim to dark lit room. Provider replaced bulbs at the time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report 3208dbb7-8980-4777-b8a9-5612c475b8dc)

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 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed an employee without safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome course. Due: 9/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-06. View official inspection document (report 5bc4df3c-c2e3-4fc8-b19f-eb15576ba1b0)

47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-03)

As a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required in section 39.201, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, B Comments: The report was not called in by the facility staff. Staff failed to call in a report of suspected abuse or neglect, as a result of the incident that occurred July 24, 2025. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider does not have any questions at this time. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-05. View official inspection document (report 6ea50c88-81a8-4681-8e91-9a3fe4cfc74f)

46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-03)

Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Comments: Licensing specialist observed one child missing on the attendance roster at time of the complaint investigation . 7.5 Daily Attendance states, daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A) Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. B) The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. D) Attendance records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. E) Attendance records for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten or School Readiness may be used, if applicable ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-05. View official inspection document (report 6ea50c88-81a8-4681-8e91-9a3fe4cfc74f)

39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-01)

Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Comments: Child personnel did not respond quickly on contacting emergency services. Per video footage, the child began to choke while eating and staff at the facility were aware of this fact for approximately five minutes prior to calling emergency services. As a result, the child suffered serious and life threating injuries. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-05. View official inspection document (report 6ea50c88-81a8-4681-8e91-9a3fe4cfc74f)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-24)

The facility did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.7 Comments: The provider had a written plan, however, its staff failed to follow the facility written emergency procedure to provide CPR to the child. The incident was serious emergent. Per CCF handbook, section 3.8.7, the facility must have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-05. View official inspection document (report 6ea50c88-81a8-4681-8e91-9a3fe4cfc74f)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

A ratio of [One] child care personnel for [eleven] children is required. A ratio of [One] child care personnel for [twelve] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments: In addition, a ratio of [ One ] child care personnel for [ fifteen ] children is required. A ratio of [ One ] child care personnel for [ sixteen ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Ratio observed: Infant - 5 infants - 2 personnel One year - 8 children - 2 personnel One year - 9 children - 2 personnel Two year - 12 children - 2 personnel Two year - 12 children - 1 personnel Three year - 10 children - 1 personnel Three year - 16 children - 1 personnel Four year - 9 children - 1 personnel VPK - 15 children - 1 personnel Summer Camp - 36 children - 3 personnel Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-05. View official inspection document (report 6ea50c88-81a8-4681-8e91-9a3fe4cfc74f)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-09)

Soiled or wet diapers, clothing, or linens were not changed immediately. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, Comments: The child was left outside in the playground for a period of time in which she was not able to hold back the urge to urinate. When she was brought back inside the building with wet pants no one took a moment to give her a change of cloth for the last 34 minutes she remained in the facility until she was picked up. 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING 33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 Not Monitored 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-02. View official inspection document (report da85d822-8ae1-415f-8788-9764b4f60d52)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15 three years old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17 three years old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments: Two groups of three years old children were put together for a total of 17 children with one teacher at the end of the day. The teacher did not call the office for correction. As the parents came to pick up their children, it was corrected. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-02. View official inspection document (report da85d822-8ae1-415f-8788-9764b4f60d52)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-10)

A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B Comments: The child was left behind on the playground for 18 minutes while the child care personnel brought inside the facility the rest of the group. The child care personnel has been terminated. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-02. View official inspection document (report da85d822-8ae1-415f-8788-9764b4f60d52)

46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-07)

The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the child care personnel did not bring the attendance roster out to the playground, therefore, did not have a count of the amount of children in the group when coming inside the facility. Also, she did not give the attendance roster to the other child care personnel, who took over the group when she left].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Comments: The child care personnel has been terminated. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-02. View official inspection document (report da85d822-8ae1-415f-8788-9764b4f60d52)

38. (38-02)

CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

37. (37-02)

s. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

39. (39-08)

CCF Handbook Compliance 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

40. (40-15)

CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

40. (40-18)

s. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I Compliance RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

41. (41-01)

CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

41. (41-02)

CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Compliance 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

42. (42-01)

CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Compliance Standard Comments Children files reviewed: D-G (22 files) 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

43. (43-02)

CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

43. (43-06)

CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Compliance Standard Comments All personnel files reviewed/updated 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

44. (44-04)

CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Compliance 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)

45. (45-01)

s. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-06. View official inspection document (report 030ed13e-ecf8-4251-9f4c-62bf3db19017)