Sebring Early Learning Academy Inc

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed staff who were no longer employed and/or who were not added to the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Due: 3/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-17. View official inspection document (report 586b00dc-ecfc-4e5b-9341-b4dcb9fe0c54)

05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)

The facility's transportation log did not include [a second sweep signature on August 22, 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed no second sweep signature on 8/22/25. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by childcare personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and c. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. d. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. Due: 11/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-17. View official inspection document (report 4018992d-33ef-4d59-95a8-5c536980fa24)

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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 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. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 11 staff files and found to be in compliance. Due: 11/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-17. View official inspection document (report 4018992d-33ef-4d59-95a8-5c536980fa24)

23. (23-02)

The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 5/20/25 and the prior year was completed on 5/7/24. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/29/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 2/20/25 (weather) and 7/31/25 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in August 2024. A fire drill was conducted with the licensing specialist using the fire panel, which sounded the alarm. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report fbbbb98b-8a67-44cc-a7a7-63e2c7262f4c)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-07)

The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the double gate on the playground still has a 5-inch gap on the left side and now a 6-inch gap on the right side from the ground to the bottom rail. Technical assistance was given to the provider to adjust the fence down or add a barrier at the bottom of the fence prior to the due date. 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored 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 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-17. View official inspection document (report 980acf91-74de-44fd-b362-16554aaa41d9)

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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the sink cabinet located in the 2-year-old classroom was not in good repair that had an area at the bottom and the top with the outer covering peeling off that was accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or replace the cabinet prior to the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-17. View official inspection document (report 8d55c6ed-4c00-419b-813a-39ab86b80204)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-07)

The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the double gate on the playground had a 5-inch gap on the left side and a 5 1/2-inch gap on the right side from the ground to the bottom rail. Technical assistance was given to the provider to adjust the fence down or add a barrier at the bottom of the fence prior to the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-17. View official inspection document (report 8d55c6ed-4c00-419b-813a-39ab86b80204)

05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-03)

The facility's transportation log was not retained for a minimum of twelve months. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist learned through conversation with the provider that school age children from sister locations are transported to this facility in the afternoon and the transportation logs are kept at the location the child was brought from. Technical assistance was given to the provider that the children being transported need to be together on one sheet/log and the log(s) must be complete and copies left at this location for review. Additionally, the provider will need to request in writing to add transportation services to this license and driver(s) files, vehicle inspection(s) and insurance information (including the declaration page with coverage amounts) must also be kept onsite at this location. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-17. View official inspection document (report 26aa22a8-680c-4c61-a6cb-253dd47d91b1)