First Baptist Childrens Academy Inc

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-04)

Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed there was no documentation of the facility completing monthly inspections since September 2025. The provider stated she thought the daily indoor/outdoor checklist was the only thing required. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log and available for review by licensing. TRAINING Due: 7/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report 2964f1e4-0ab2-4958-ad15-25b01dad7dca)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: the yellow balance beam had multiple areas of peeling paint • the climbing equipment had paint missing on the red stairs on the left side • the large climbing equipment has paint chipping on the handles going onto the equipment • Technical assistance was given to the provider to sand/paint all abovementioned items prior to the due date. Due: 7/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report 2964f1e4-0ab2-4958-ad15-25b01dad7dca)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a few areas of peeling paint in the 2-year-old classroom and a piece of the wall/sheetrock near the window that was peeling and was accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint prior to the due date. Due: 7/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report 2964f1e4-0ab2-4958-ad15-25b01dad7dca)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed both shade canopies had rust along the bottom rails. Also, the one with the picnic table has a loose anchor bolt that needs to be hammered in. Also, the blue balance beam has rust on the end that needs to be sanded and painted. Lastly, there were multiple spider webs located under both shade canopies that need to be removed (some appeared to have egg sacks). Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure all above-mentioned items are completed prior to the due date. Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report a411fae3-b9a1-4251-b59e-a8a2bad9be90)

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: At the time of the inspection, 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. Technical assistance was given to the provider to develop a plan prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that the following types of incidents must be addressed: 1. Lost or missing child; 2. Suspected maltreatment of a child; 3. Injuries or illness requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment; 4. Death of child or child care personnel; 5. Presence of a threatening individual who attempts or succeeds in gaining entrance to the facility The last fire drill was conducted on 2/2/26 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 1/21/26 (lockdown) and 11/30/25 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in March 2025. Provider is aware fire extinguishers need to be updated prior to the end of March 2026 FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report a411fae3-b9a1-4251-b59e-a8a2bad9be90)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report a411fae3-b9a1-4251-b59e-a8a2bad9be90)

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: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40-hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. The staff took all courses prior to employment in the industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff test prior to the due date. Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report a411fae3-b9a1-4251-b59e-a8a2bad9be90)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete Early Literacy training within 1 year of their industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report a411fae3-b9a1-4251-b59e-a8a2bad9be90)

35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (35-12)

The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually. Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report a411fae3-b9a1-4251-b59e-a8a2bad9be90)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-04)

An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment historys must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and 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 b. A complete 5 years worth of prior employment must be documented and verified c. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report a411fae3-b9a1-4251-b59e-a8a2bad9be90)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: At the time of the reinspection, the provider stated the staff listed on the supplemental still has not completed Early Literacy training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the staff completes the training prior to the due date. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored Due: 1/22/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-23. View official inspection document (report b6af2f3d-c896-4a15-9f5b-03ff65a6d8bd)

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: At the time of the inspection, the facility's prior director's last day was 10/6/25 per a phone call to the office on 10/7/25. To date of this inspection, the facility has not hired a credentialed director. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a credentialed director prior to the due date. A add director checklist and blank forms were previously emailed to the provider to submit to the licensing specialist once a person has been selected for review/approval. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 4/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an area of the floor tile in the 2-year-old classroom near the door that was cracked/broken and accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the tile prior to the due date. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: multiple areas of exposed landscape material on the smaller playground 1. an exposed anchor for the swing set all on the smaller playground 2. some of the connectors on the swing set on the larger playground were very rusted and need to be replaced 3. one of the swings on the larger playground has a rusted chain that needs to be replaced 4. the large climbing equipment to the right of the playground has 2 areas on the top near the slide that are broken and the slide has tape over an area that appeared to have been epoxied previously 5. the left side climbing equipment also has an area of epoxy of the slide 6. Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove or cover the landscape material and cover the anchor on the smaller playground and remove/repair or replace all abovementioned items on the larger playground prior to the due date. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-11)

Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed garbage cans in the school age classroom that contained food waste and did not have lids. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the lids, remove from the classrooms or install new garbage cans with a tight-fitting lid prior to the due date. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-21)

Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a container of cut apples in the refrigerator that were not labeled with type & date. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all foods must be properly covered, labeled with the date and discarded within 7 days of opening. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (27-05)

Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [measured the temperature with a food grade thermometer.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's food acceptance log and observed most of the entries were the same temperature - 135 degrees. When questioned, the staff stated they do not have a food grade thermometer to measure the temperature of the pizza when it arrives. Also, there were no logs from 10/17/25 - current. (the facility orders pizza every Friday). Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a food grade thermometer prior to the due date and ensure each week there is a log available for review by licensing. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (28-02)

Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple cups throughout the facility that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all bottles, sippy cups, etc. must be labeled with the child's first and last name. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-06)

Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a torn changing mat in the 1-year-old classroom that had multiple tears/holes. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the mat prior to the due date and was reminded that the mats must be impermeable and cleaned/disinfected after each use. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swingset on the smaller playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the swing set on the smaller playground did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (area measured 1 inch. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. A suggestion was given to the provider to add a border around the equipment to assist with containing the mulch and was reminded that if a border is installed, it must extend 6 feet away from the equipment in all directions. TRAINING Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete Early Literacy training within 1 year of their industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

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

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had expired an immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 71 children enrolled, and 25 children's files all VPK & infants including newly enrolled were reviewed and found to be in compliance. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (43-02)

The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental did not have start dates/enrollment dates listed on their enrollment form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to enter the dates prior to the due date. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)

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: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 14 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report e0a7ee1a-1495-4dd9-8e55-2d10b6a8bac2)