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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 supplementals Child Abuse and Neglect form was not signed annually. Staff 1 last signed the form on 4/15/2025. The current form was signed on 5/11/2026. Staff 2 last signed the form on 5/19/2025. The current form was signed on 5/26/2026. The staff signed the form but it was not annual. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form was not signed annually. Specialist observed all 7 staff files. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-24. View official inspection document (report 48bd3614-e62f-4455-9792-1a46c8b2a824)

42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental with no medical physical on file. The child started at the facility on 3/30/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file by the due date. Compliance Comments Specialist observed 13 newly enrolled childrens files of the 40 children enrolled in the facility. Due: 7/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-24. View official inspection document (report 48bd3614-e62f-4455-9792-1a46c8b2a824)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (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., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to initiate the out of state search for both sexual offender and child abuse and neglect registry. The staff started at the facility on 1/29/2026. The staff lived out of state within the past five years in the state of PA. At time of inspection the provider completed the out of state sexual offender search for the staff. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates an out of state search for sexual offender search as well as child abuse and neglect registry and places documentation of the initiated searches on file for Licensing to review. Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 074eba41-7449-48c0-ad3c-9ebad3e1a27e)

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, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record. The form expired as of 7/22/2025. The child started at the facility on 11/4/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date. Specialist reviewed 6 newly enrolled children as well as 10 additional children of the 49 children enrolled in the facility. Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 074eba41-7449-48c0-ad3c-9ebad3e1a27e)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-07)

Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering station in the two year old classroom with other unrelated items stored on the station to include art supplies, posters, paint, and stuffed animals and a laminator. The provider asked the staff to move the items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering area/station does not have unrelated items to diapering stored at any time. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 074eba41-7449-48c0-ad3c-9ebad3e1a27e)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the current fire inspection was not completed annually. The previous fire inspection was completed on 11/8/2024. The current fire inspection is dated 12/9/2025. The facility has an approved fire inspection, but it is late. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an approved fire inspection completed annually. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 074eba41-7449-48c0-ad3c-9ebad3e1a27e)

09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (09-06)

The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the back one year old classroom finishing lunch and preparing for nap time with an Ipad propped on the half wall playing media of educational songs. The specialist advised the staff that children in care under the age of two years old cannot have media offered. The staff immediately turned the Ipad media off at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children under the age of one cannot have media offered while in care. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 074eba41-7449-48c0-ad3c-9ebad3e1a27e)

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 infants bottles premade stored in the mini refrigerator in the infant classroom that were labeled with first name only. The specialist reminded the provider that bottles and cups provided from home must be labeled at all times with the childrens full first and last name. The provider immediately added the infants last name on the bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled at all times with the childrens full first and last name. 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 2025-10-15. View official inspection document (report ee464535-4ecc-4ead-a09c-e04eb21e09c8)

14. (14-03)

During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two year old classroom during nap time with insufficient lighting. The specialist advised the staff and provider that the classroom was too dark and that lighting must be added to ensure you can visible see children in care. The provider had construction paper over the door with glass used as Halloween decorations, the staff immediately removed some paper from the doors with glass to allow some natural lighting into the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that lighting is sufficient to visually observe and supervise children. 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-15. View official inspection document (report ee464535-4ecc-4ead-a09c-e04eb21e09c8)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-06)

Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diaper changing surface of a mat in the two year old classroom torn with tears in multiple areas of the mat exposing the foam cushion causing it to not be impermeable. The provider replaced the diapering mat with a nap mat that was impermeable in good condition at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing surface is impermeable. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-15. View official inspection document (report ee464535-4ecc-4ead-a09c-e04eb21e09c8)

13. (13-01)

A potentially harmful item, [softener Suavetel and water], 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 in the infant classroom with a blue solution being stored. The specialist asked the staff what was in the bottle the staff replied it was softener Suavetel and water. The staff advised that she uses it to spray the trashcan for diapers to eliminate the odor. The staff immediately labeled the spray bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing harmful or hazardous items are labeled at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)

A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [1 to 3 year old children] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12 children one to three years old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom as well as the mixed ages of two and three year old children on the playground while conducting ratio. The staff of the one year old class left inside the building to take a 2 or 3 year old child to the restroom leaving the staff of the 2 and 3 year old class alone on the playground with 12 children ages one through three years old. The facility was brought back into ratio when the staff returned from in the building and the classes separated back into individual classes separated on each playground that was age appropriate. 2 staff; 17 children ages three and four years old (maj.4) 1 staff; 9 children ages two and three years old 1 staff; 3 infants 1 staff; 5 children age one year old 1 other staff Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (09-02)

The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the mixed three and four year old classroom with the children sitting at the tables playing with play doh while conducting ratio this morning around 9:45am the specialist finished ratio and completed a facility walk through and about an hour later the specialist observed the children still sitting around tables but the staff was reading a book. The specialist overheard the staff say we are going to read one more book while wait for lunch. The specialist then observed the classrooms daily schedule. The schedule read that the children were supposed to do centers from 10:15am to 11am then have outdoor time and lunch at noon. The specialist determined that the children were not offered outdoor time in the morning and also the staff did not follow their posted classroom schedules. The children were later observed eating lunch then laid down for naptime. The staff advised they would go outside once they woke up in the afternoon. TA was provided to ensure that the staff follows the daily planned activities schedules. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not take children on field trips, including walking field trips. 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

12. (12-06)

A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a three year old child in a highchair while conducting ratio. The child was not strapped into the chair using the safety belt. Also, the child was not eating and was participating in the classroom activity play doh. The specialist advised the staff that if a child is placed in a highchair, they must be strapped in. Also, the provider and I discussed that the highchair is not age appropriate. The staff removed the child from the highchair at time of inspection. The provider stated that she will also remove the highchair from the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the potential safety hazard is eliminated. 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 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

13. (13-03)

Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. 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 the childrens restroom to the left side near the kitchen with a baby lock on the cabinet under the sink that was not fastened close leaving the cabinet unlocked. The provider noticed hazardous material stored under the sink to include, an aerosol air freshener, Goo gone and a cleaning paste. The provider immediately attached the lock closed at time of inspection making the area inaccessible to children in care. TA was provided to ensure that children do not have access to hazardous materials. 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 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

17. (17-03)

The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the smaller childrens playground on the far end to the right with no shade. The provider advised that the previous shade blew down with the heavy winds and rain. The specialist encouraged the provider to put up any form of temporary shade until she is able to replace the shade on the playground caused by damage. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has added adequate shade on the playground by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-14)

Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering procedures not posted near the diapering station in the mixed class of two and three year old children. The provider immediately placed up diapering procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted near the diapering station at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

32. (32-01)

Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that [specialist observed inadequate number of outdoor equipment and activities to include outdoor toys on both playgrounds. The older childrens playground was observed with a basketball, two football and a collapsible crawling tunnel, tabled benches and a basketball hoop with no ball appropriate for the hoop size.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed inadequate number of outdoor equipment and activities to include outdoor toys on both playgrounds. The older childrens playground was observed with a basketball, two football and a collapsible crawling tunnel, tabled benches and a basketball hoop with no ball appropriate for the hoop size. The provider and specialist previously discussed adding more suitable outdoor activities to the playground. The provider advised that she did have other toys like hula hoops, balls, etc. but the children have damaged them and they were discarded. The specialist provided the provider with suggestions to include a kinetic sand table, easel and magnet board, and to encourage staff to instruct organized outdoor games to ensure the children are including movement outdoors. The specialist while conducting ratio in the morning observed children sitting in the dirt with shovels playing or standing around. TA was provided to ensure that the specialist add more outdoor activities to the playground by the due date. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have DCF 40 hour training nor did they complete the required school readiness training prior to having unsupervised contact with children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete SR training by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

37. (37-02)

The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have the adequate number of staff onsite who possess First aid training. The facility should have had at least 3 staff with the certification. The facility had only 2 staff on site once the Director came on site during time of inspection who had First aid training. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has more staff trained in First aid by the due date. 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not dispense medication to children, including diaper rash cream, sunscreen, insect repellant or any life- sustaining medications such as inhalers, epi pens, etc. No medication was observed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

41. (41-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have Immunization on file. The child started at the facility on 4/29/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has an Immunization form on file by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

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, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization form on file. The form was expired as of 3/6/2025. The child started at the facility on 1/17/205. The provider advised that the child continuously attended the facility through todays date. The provider received the updated form on 6/18/2025 from the childs parent via Brightwheel. The provider printed the form and placed on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child has an Immunization form on file by the due date. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 7/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

42. (42-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file. The child started at the facility on 4/29/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a medical physical on file by the due date. Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed all 6 newly enrolled childrens files as well as 7 additional childrens files of the 40 children enrolled at the facility. (All 2s) Specialist also reviewed the facilitys brochure, Distracted drivers for the month of April 2025 for compliance. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-01)

Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have complete personnel files on file for Licensing to review prior to starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 6/16/2025. The provider had the staff to complete personnel files with all required forms at time of inspection. The staff are sent on assignment to the facility from Career Source only for summer employment. The staff are floaters and assistant teachers at the facility. The staff are not volunteer because they are paid through Career source. The provider had the staff complete required forms at time of inspection and placed them on file. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel have complete personnel files for Licensing to review. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)

45. (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an eligible status for Background screening in the Clearinghouse prior to offering services at the facility caring for children in care. The staff started at the facility on 6/18/2025. Staff 1 was observed in the classroom alone caring for children. The provider sent the staff home at time of inspection until an eligible status is granted. Staff 2 was observed in the classroom caring for children with a supervising child care personnel but also escorting children back and forth to the restroom in direct contact with children. The provider sent the staff home at time of inspection until an eligible status is granted. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel have eligible background screening prior to providing care for children at the facility. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 0032e820-990a-41b0-83b4-de6e8eadf4ed)