Florida Southern College Early Childhood Learning Lab

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: CAAN expired as of 4.8.26; staff signed updated copies during inspection. CAAN expired as of 4.16.26; staff signed updated copy during inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-22. View official inspection document (report e9e1fef6-2586-4283-ba80-e15b87352af0)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. TA was provided to ensure that a current form is signed by the due date and signed annually on going. Specialist reviewed all 23 staff files. Due: 1/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report cf604f1d-e2aa-44f5-adf3-0e3d83925799)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a refresher training for the facilitys exposure plan. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete a refresher training by the due date and complete the training annually on going. Due: 1/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report cf604f1d-e2aa-44f5-adf3-0e3d83925799)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required Introductory 40 hr DCF training within 12 months of employment in the industry. The staff started in the in industry on 8/22/2024. TA was provided to ensure that staff obtains 40-hour DCF training by the due date. Due: 1/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report cf604f1d-e2aa-44f5-adf3-0e3d83925799)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple childrens water bottles provided from home that were labeled with either the childs first name only or full first name and last initial. Also, some bottles were observed not labeled at all. The provider had staff to label the water bottles at time of inspection appropriately. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childrens full first and last names. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report cf604f1d-e2aa-44f5-adf3-0e3d83925799)

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 Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an area in the ceiling in the upstairs classroom to the left side with ceiling tiles stained with previous wet spots. The specialist observed about 3 ceiling tiles stained and in need of cleaning. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned by the due date. Due: 1/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report cf604f1d-e2aa-44f5-adf3-0e3d83925799)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 [SR] (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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 5 year work history within 12 months of employment in the industry. The staff started at the facility and in the industry on 6/20/2024 and as of todays date has not completed the required training. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the 5 hour Literacy course by the due date. Due: 9/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report c07b0eb7-ddc1-4587-81c7-ea15f84ea37c)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 [SR] (23-12)

Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist and provider conducted a fire drill and determined that two out the three classrooms present did not possess emergency contacts for all enrolled children at time of the fire drill. The provider and specialist decided to repeat the fire drill a second time and emergency contacts and attendance were present during the second fire drill conducted. TA was provided to ensure that the staff at facility possess emergency contacts for children in care at time of fire drills and actual emergencies. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on _____7/23/2025________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on _____________ and a weather drill conducted on _________. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on __ July 2025. TS was provided to ensure that the facility conducts a lockdown and inclement weather drill prior to the end of the current Licensing period by 8/23/2025. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor utilizing the facilitys approved fire system. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report c07b0eb7-ddc1-4587-81c7-ea15f84ea37c)

35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 [SR] (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training annually. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel complete a refresher training and place on file by the due date. Due: 9/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report c07b0eb7-ddc1-4587-81c7-ea15f84ea37c)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 [SR] (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) Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff listed did sign an updated form on 7/3/2025 but it was late. Staff 1 last signed on 5/30/2024. Staff 2 last signed on 4/23/2024 and recently signed on 7/15/2025. TA was provided to ensure that personnel sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually and placed on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 23 staff files. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report c07b0eb7-ddc1-4587-81c7-ea15f84ea37c)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 [SR] (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) Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to initiate the child abuse and neglect search for staff who lived out of stated within the past five years. The staff previously lived in CA. The provider did initiate a search for sexual offender for the staff, state specific and document the search on file. The staff started at the facility on 5/2/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates the search for child abuse and neglect and places documentation on file by the due date. Due: 9/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report c07b0eb7-ddc1-4587-81c7-ea15f84ea37c)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have clearance from the Clearinghouse for background screening dated with an updated eligibility status date. The staff has never worked in the child care industry but has an existing Background screening date of 11/9/22. The staff is a mentor/volunteer for big brother, big sister program but that does not qualify as industry work. The specialist encouraged the provider to resubmit the staff in the Clearinghouse to ensure staff is eligible to work in child care. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has an updated eligibility date and is cleared to work in child care by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 16ac8734-2a05-4cf1-870e-31b37b250c9d)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. Staff 1 last completed the training on 2/13/2024. Staff 2 last completed the training on 2/8/2024. Staff 3 last completed the training on 3/1//2024. Staff 4 last completed the training on 3/13/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff sign a new Child Abuse and Neglect form and document on file for Licensing to review by the due date. Specialist reviewed all 20 staff files. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 16ac8734-2a05-4cf1-870e-31b37b250c9d)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired Immunization record. The form was last dated for an expiration date of 3/23/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 16ac8734-2a05-4cf1-870e-31b37b250c9d)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a refresher of exposure plan training annually. Staff 1 last completed the training on 2/13/2024. Staff 2 last completed the training on 2/8/2024. Staff 3 last completed the training on 3/1//2024. Staff 4 last completed the training on 3/13/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete the training and document on file for Licensing to review by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 16ac8734-2a05-4cf1-870e-31b37b250c9d)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens water bottles throughout the facility that were not labeled and or labeled with only the childs first name. The provider is aware that childrens cups and bottles provided from home must be labeled to include the childrens full first and last name at all times. The provider is also aware that if parents do not label their childrens cups and bottles, then staff is required to ensure they are labeled appropriately. The provider had staff to label the bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that childrens cups and bottles provided from home are labeled at all times. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 16ac8734-2a05-4cf1-870e-31b37b250c9d)

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: On todays date the provider and specialist discussed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental who has not completed required DCf course 5 hour Literacy within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff has worked in the industry since 9/26/2023. The provider was in non compliance for staff and this standard from a previous inspection December 2024 and as of todays date the staff has still not completed the required training course. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the training course, 5 hour Literacy by the due date. 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 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 17041b63-46da-485d-bbf9-42ea223e6b2d)

39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-07)

The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E Comments: At the time of the commencement; information obtained from the facility revealed a child bumped heads with a peer, passed out, and needed to be transported to the hospital by EMS. The child was diagnosed with a concussion. The facility did not report this information to the department. The provider was advised to ensure that all serious injuries be reported to the department to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved once the department came to the facility to commence the case and obtain the information pertaining to the incident. 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 Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider has no comments on this inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-21. View official inspection document (report a11460fb-736e-4517-93a7-47d8d3830be4)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete DCF 5 hour literacy training within 12 months of working in the industry. Staff 1 started in the industry on 9/6/2022. Staff 2 started in the industry on 9/26/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete the training by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report 0863db34-ae4b-4808-ab02-a120f13f1616)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign a Child abuse and neglect form annually. The form was last signed on 8/23/2023. The provider had staff to sign an updated form on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel sign Child abuse and neglect forms annually. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report 0863db34-ae4b-4808-ab02-a120f13f1616)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental staff 1 did not have a training account for DCF or a transcript produced at time of inspection to ensure that a training course from part 1 or part 2 was completed within 90 days of starting in the industry. The staff started at the facility on 8/23/2024. Staff 2 did not complete a training course within 12 months of starting in the industry as well. The staff started in the industry on 6/17/2024 and was supposed to start a course by 9/17/2024 but, the staff did not start a course until 10/25/2024 which was late. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts a training course by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report 0863db34-ae4b-4808-ab02-a120f13f1616)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed several childrens bottles and sippy cups not labeled throughout the facility. The provider had the staff to label all of the bottles and cups with the childrens first and last name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility labels the bottles and cups provided from home. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report 0863db34-ae4b-4808-ab02-a120f13f1616)