Smart Start Enterprises, Inc. DBA Lake Ruby Learning Center

28. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the mixed ages classroom of three and four year old childrens bottles and cups provided from home not labeled. The specialist advised the provider that childrens bottles and cups must be labeled with childrens full first and last names at all times. The staff immediately labeled the childrens bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and cups provided from home are labeled appropriately at all times. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-23. View official inspection document (report 0d1517d2-8394-4fb4-b115-6a06cf236405)

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 inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days. Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-27. View official inspection document (report 3152ca8f-27bf-49ab-b150-4d4c9873491e)

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, two cable wires not completing buried in the ground on the playground. The cable wire causes a potential tripping hazard. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the tripping hazard or other hazards are off the playground. There are early signs of dirt washout under gate near the roadway. Technical assistance was provided to monitor the area and complete appropriate repairs. • Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-27. View official inspection document (report 3152ca8f-27bf-49ab-b150-4d4c9873491e)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-18)

The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed missing outlet covers in 3-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was to ensure that all outlets are appropriately covered. This standard was placed back into compliance when outlet cover was placed back on outlets. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-27. View official inspection document (report 3152ca8f-27bf-49ab-b150-4d4c9873491e)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-06)

A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a voice assistant control smart device on a floating shelf with the power cord hanging down and pulled into the power outlet. The power cord hanging is causing a potential strangulation and/or safety concern. Technical assistance was provided to ensure the power cords is secured and out of reach of children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when the voice assistant control smart device was relocated and the power cord not exposed. • Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-27. View official inspection document (report 3152ca8f-27bf-49ab-b150-4d4c9873491e)

45. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-21. View official inspection document (report 6f02af25-a1d1-4e7c-a768-5da526238c6a)

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: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CFFSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 12. • 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 4/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-21. View official inspection document (report 6f02af25-a1d1-4e7c-a768-5da526238c6a)

41. (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization forms on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-21. View official inspection document (report 6f02af25-a1d1-4e7c-a768-5da526238c6a)

23. (23-04)

The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facilitys transportation vans were not equipped with fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC inside. Technical assistance was provided that fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be present in vehicles used to transport children. Fire drills conducted 5/8/24, 5/24/24, 6/5/24, 6/19/24, 7/26/24, 7/29/24, 8/20/24, 8/30/24, 9/12/24, 9/18/24, 10/16/24, 10/21/24, 11/20/24, 12/12/24, 1/13/25, 1/30/25, 2/20/25, and 3/4/25. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Fire inspection conducted 1/13/25. • Extinguisher serviced January 2025. • Ensure that the fire extinguishers are mounted in the transportation vans. • FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments The program does not provide meals and snacks; parents/legal guardians provide nutritional food for children that is guide lined with the USDA recommendations. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-21. View official inspection document (report 6f02af25-a1d1-4e7c-a768-5da526238c6a)

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

The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [it did not represent the number of children inside the classroom].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the mixed classroom (2-year-old 5-year-old) without a current roster. The attendance roster for the children was not current and did not represent the number of children inside the classroom. The children were moved into on classroom as the numbers when down but was not accounted for. Technical assistance was provided that 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. ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 305b796d-ca62-489f-b120-ad830de68e18)

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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had no immunization form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-14. View official inspection document (report a1987a43-a938-4512-9c13-daa2f49d489a)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-18)

The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a missing outlet cover where missing in the 3-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outlets are covered. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider covered the outlet with outlet cover. • At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility extremely clean. • Compliance Comments Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all storage room that contain chemical and other hazardous material secured (locked). • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-14. View official inspection document (report a1987a43-a938-4512-9c13-daa2f49d489a)