Rivers Edge Academy - Friars Cove

23. (23-08)

The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[March and April]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The last fire drill was 2/19/26/ Staff 5 and 24 children. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 6/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 3214471a-ef0f-49cf-814c-e88f427f4891)

24. (24-23)

The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the physical environment review, it was observed that the refrigerator in use did not contain a thermometer. This does not meet the requirement under DCF Child Care Facility Handbook (2021), Section 3.10 Food Storage, which states that all refrigerators used for food service must contain a working thermometer to ensure proper temperature control. Due: 6/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 3214471a-ef0f-49cf-814c-e88f427f4891)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-01)

Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 3214471a-ef0f-49cf-814c-e88f427f4891)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-02)

Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 3214471a-ef0f-49cf-814c-e88f427f4891)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 3214471a-ef0f-49cf-814c-e88f427f4891)

45. (45-01)

A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 3214471a-ef0f-49cf-814c-e88f427f4891)

45. (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 3214471a-ef0f-49cf-814c-e88f427f4891)

45. (45-06)

The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 3214471a-ef0f-49cf-814c-e88f427f4891)

34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)

The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: No director present at the premises. Due: 7/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-06. View official inspection document (report 8c2be05e-c926-4736-80ba-19e9ab7c5cb8)

34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-07)

The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2 Comments: Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 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 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Due: 7/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-06. View official inspection document (report 8c2be05e-c926-4736-80ba-19e9ab7c5cb8)

11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (11-03)

Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments: The teacher, evidently upset, harshly took the child's arm to make him walk from one side of the classroom unto the other side towards the bathroom. The teacher was terminated. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-31. View official inspection document (report c9282e0e-2c24-48c4-b1a8-c26258e085dc)

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: The 45-day provisional hire email was received on 11/27/2024. The 45-day period was due on 1/12/2025. The child abuse registry has not been received as of today. The provider does not have documentation on file pertaining to the request to Maryland state. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-14. View official inspection document (report 31292002-3636-4082-a701-c101b8c96958)