First Baptist Church Of Highland City Preschool

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: At the time of the inspection, the staff that is listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 08/17/2023 and should have completed the training by 8/17/24 or before she was hired. TA was provided for the staff needs to complete the training before the due date. Due: 4/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-26. View official inspection document (report 1ee0de6a-c36f-44e0-b2f5-efee3ea8fd18)

01. (01-03)

The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments: At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a now enrolling advertisement sign in front of the facility that did not include the providers license number. The specialist advised the provider that the facilitys license number must be added to all advertisement for the facility. The provider immediately wrote the license number onto the now enrolling sign at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all advertisements include the facilitys license number. 02. Minimum Age Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.2 Not Monitored Compliance Comments 1 staff; 2 children age one year old 2 staff; 3 children ages four, five and six years old Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report 0632ebd2-ea6d-4ed0-a1be-41ec32f6c47a)

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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental with additional work history that was not verified prior to the staff starting at the facility. The provider immediately called and verified the two additional work history positions at time of inspection and documented the verification on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that 5 year work history is verified and documentation is placed on file. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report afc76ad5-c040-4f65-873f-ded202ed5481)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The form was last signed on 8/1/2024. The provider had the staff sign a new form on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel/volunteer have a signed Child Abuse and Neglect form placed on file. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report afc76ad5-c040-4f65-873f-ded202ed5481)

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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an active red ant pile on the older childrens playground. The provider immediately placed ant treatment down over the ant pile at time of inspection. The ant pile was observed removed from the playground once the provider treated the area. TA was provided to ensure that potential hazards are eliminated from the outdoor area. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report afc76ad5-c040-4f65-873f-ded202ed5481)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the one year old classroom back wall lower on the wall accessible to children an area with paint peeling. TA was provided to ensure that the wall is painted in the one year old classroom by the due date. Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report afc76ad5-c040-4f65-873f-ded202ed5481)

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: On April 30, 2025, the provider notified the Licensing specialist via email that the facility loss their credentialed director as of 4/30/2025. As of todays date the facility still does not have a credentialed director approved by Office of Licensing. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a director with active credentials. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 10/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report d35b2c3d-e296-4910-9220-7bec0c45fef7)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)

Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the air conditioning vents in the facility with some dust and as well as stained with mildew like stains. In the area outside the two year old classroom where cots are stored the vent was observed with a mildew like stain. Also, in the two year old classroom restroom in the ceiling a hole was observed where the air circulator fan is located with no vent cover and heavy dust build up. As well as in the same classroom the air conditioning vent near the entrance to the classroom was observed with the same mildew like staining. Lastly, in the the main hallway near the three year old classroom to the left side the wall vents were observed with some dust. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are cleaned by the due date. Due: 8/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report d35b2c3d-e296-4910-9220-7bec0c45fef7)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-03)

The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the toddler childrens cots stored in the area in near the two year old classroom with heavy stains and needed to be cleaned to eliminate stains. TA was provided to ensure that the cots are cleaned and sanitized and stains are eliminated by the due date. Due: 8/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report d35b2c3d-e296-4910-9220-7bec0c45fef7)

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. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the garbage can containing food waste in the food preparation area in the facility with no lid. The provider located a garbage can lid stored at the facility and placed it on the garbage can at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a tight fitted lid for the garbage can by the due date. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report d35b2c3d-e296-4910-9220-7bec0c45fef7)

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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplementals exposure plans on file and determined they were not completed annually. The staff did complete the training refresher but not annually. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially/annually and document on file. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report d35b2c3d-e296-4910-9220-7bec0c45fef7)

29. (29-16)

Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen with no handwashing procedures posted. The specialist advised the provider that handwashing procedures to include how and when to wash hands must be posted near handwashing sinks designated when diapering, toileting and food preparation take place. The provider immediately posted handwashing procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that handwashing procedures to include how and when to wash hands are posted near handwashing sinks. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 573e4b6d-d608-41e8-99d6-c87fec2f7825)

13. (13-01)

A potentially harmful item, [the solution was in the bottle and the provider replied, bleach], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle storing a potential hazardous item in the older three year old classroom that was not labeled. The specialist asked the provider what the solution was in the bottle and the provider replied, bleach. The provider immediately labeled the spray bottle with the solutions name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing chemicals or hazardous items are labeled. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 573e4b6d-d608-41e8-99d6-c87fec2f7825)

12. (12-18)

The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an outlet uncovered in the infant classroom on the left side of the wall near the lower part of the wall near the rocking chair and cribs. The provider immediately covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets accessible to children in care are covered at all times. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 573e4b6d-d608-41e8-99d6-c87fec2f7825)

25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-01)

Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [the facility failed to offer two food groups for afternoon snack to children in care. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist asked all of the staff from toddlers to VPK if their classes had snack. The three year old teacher replied that they had snack after nap time from 2pm 2:30pm and the children had cinnamon cookies. The specialist asked the staff if the children had anything else to eat or drink and the staff replied, water. The two year old teacher and VPK teacher both confirmed what the first staff stated the children were offered for snack. The two year old teacher had extra snacks in her classroom and the specialist observed cookies in an aluminum wrapper and water to confirm what the staff replied. The specialist reminded the provider that snacks offered must include two food groups. The provider stated that they children were supposed to also have milk but due to staffing issues the milk was not distributed for snack. TA was provided to ensure that the facility offers two food groups for snack food items offered to children in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-03. View official inspection document (report d5b80293-80c1-4ba6-8389-557602681d04)

26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (26-01)

The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys weekly snack menu posted reflecting todays afternoon snack was oreo and milk. The specialist confirmed from various staff that the children had a cinnamon cookie and water for snack and saw the physical snack leftover in a classroom that was not an oreo. The specialist reminded the provider that if a substitution is made that the menu must be noted with the substitution. TA was provided to ensure that the menu is noted when substitutions are offered. 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 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-03. View official inspection document (report d5b80293-80c1-4ba6-8389-557602681d04)

25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-02)

Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infant in the infant classroom in a high chair eating a whole banana. The specialist advised the staff that infants food that mimics circular known choking hazards must be cut into pieces and asked the staff to cut up the food item at time of inspection. The staff immediately cut up the banana for the infant. TA was provided to ensure that infants are offered age appropriate portioned sized foods to eliminate a choking hazard. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-03. View official inspection document (report d5b80293-80c1-4ba6-8389-557602681d04)

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 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few bottles in the infant classroom not labeled as well as label with only first name and last initial only. The specialist asked the staff to labeled the bottles with full first and last name at time of inspection. The staff immediately labeled the bottles appropriately. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and sippy cups provided from home are labeled appropriately for compliance. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-21. View official inspection document (report 6d0dfe4c-0c87-48a2-b264-cad9439a4850)

25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-01)

Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [the snack item being served to children in care in the afternoon with only one food group.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the snack item being served to children in care in the afternoon with only one food group. The snack was bugles and water. The specialist advised the provider that the snacks must include at least 2 food groups. The provider added apple sauce to the afternoon snack at time of inspection. The specialist encouraged the provider to review the rest of the weekly menus for the week and going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation from MyPlate to ensure meals are nutritious for children in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-21. View official inspection document (report 6d0dfe4c-0c87-48a2-b264-cad9439a4850)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-18)

Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed shredded cheese in the refrigerator of the food preparation area that was expired as of 9/23/2024. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-21. View official inspection document (report 6d0dfe4c-0c87-48a2-b264-cad9439a4850)