Higher Learning Academy Of Central Florida LLC

46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-02)

Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the sig-in/sign-out log from January 2026 April 2026 missing departure times and signatures of the parent. Technical assistance was provided the custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

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. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel signed updated Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024). • Background screening & Personnel File Requirement (authority s. 402.301-319, F.S., and s. 435, F.S.) CF-FSP 5131 are missing the 2nd page. The form is two pages and is required all forms in the personnels files. • Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

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 reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually. Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 7. • Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

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, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ metal car with barrel ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the two metal car with barrel anchored into the ground without having the appropriate amount of resilient surface. Technical assistance was provided that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. Also, minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the fall zone. TRAINING Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

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, Licensing Specialist observed miscellaneous items (blankets) stored on/under changing inside the classrooms. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-12)

Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several beddings (blankets) stored with other children not stored in a sanitary manner (stored together). Technical assistance was provided that bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-06)

The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the playground fence had at least 4 inch gap. Technical assistance was provided to ensure fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-02)

The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed red and blue playground equipment with rubberlike padding on the steps detaching from the steps and some of the metal showing signs of rust on the rail base. Also, other parts of the red and blue playground structure paint are peeling. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good repair. Also, repair or replace playground equipment Technical assistance was provided to ensure pressure wash the equipment with green algae. • Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (14-01)

All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked: Room 1 (capacity 26) measured between 21.2 to 74132.8 candle foot. Room 2 (capacity 11) measured between 3.03 to 86 candle foot. Room 3 (capacity 12) measured between 18.8 to 132 candle foot. Room 4 (capacity 10) measured between 22.4 to 103.2 candle foot. Classrooms with capacity of 11 and 3 did not have appropriate candle foot. Technical assistance was provided that all areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-02)

The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing inspection observed a can of Great Value disinfectant spray on the floor in the classroom with a capacity of 11. Also, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer were on the counter/cabinet in the classroom with the capacity of 11. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be stored in a locked area or must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-01)

A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemical], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a spray bottle in the classroom with capacity of 11 not labeled. Provider advised the substance is for cleaning the tables. Technical assistance was provided that all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report 5c98e6b2-d3cd-416b-870f-3add7de1c30e)

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 supplemental did not complete exposure plan refresher training annually. The staff last signed the form on 1/7/2025. The provider immediately had all staff review exposure plan refresher training on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete the Exposure plan refresher training initially and annually and place on file for Licensing to review. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report b81baf46-27da-43fe-9e47-08af94551191)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-06)

During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [the facilitys fire drill log which reflected that the provider substituted an emergency drill for both the months of November and December 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys fire drill log which reflected that the provider substituted an emergency drill for both the months of November and December 2025. The Licensing specialist advised the provider that they must conducted fire drills monthly and may only substitute one fire drill for the Licensing year for an emergency drill to include lockdown/weather drill. The provider and specialist conducted a fire drill at time of inspection to make up the fire drill missed for December 2025. TA was provided to ensure that the provider conducts monthly fire drills for the 12 months in a Licensing year and also documents the drills on a log and places documentation on file for Licensing to review. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report b81baf46-27da-43fe-9e47-08af94551191)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-14)

Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the staff in the second building two year old classroom advised the Licensing specialist that she diapers the children standing in the restroom near the classroom. The specialist advised the staff that diapering procedures must be posted near diapering stations. The provider immediately had staff post the diapering procedures in the restroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted near diapering stations. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report b81baf46-27da-43fe-9e47-08af94551191)

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 the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 1/7/2025. The provider immediately had all staff sign a current Child Abuse and Neglect form on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel and volunteer sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually and place on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 6 staff files. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report b81baf46-27da-43fe-9e47-08af94551191)

45. (45-04)

An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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 incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing employment from 06/2020 - 06/2025). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified c. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance Due: 10/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-05. View official inspection document (report ddb5cbe7-fa9c-4573-96b4-60451d8cd9f5)

43. (43-02)

The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing an enrollment date on their enrollment form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 7 staff files and found to be in compliance. Due: 10/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-05. View official inspection document (report ddb5cbe7-fa9c-4573-96b4-60451d8cd9f5)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete sufficient in-service hours for the fiscal year 2024 - 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours. Due: 10/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-05. View official inspection document (report ddb5cbe7-fa9c-4573-96b4-60451d8cd9f5)

32. (32-03)

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a plastic playhouse was observed with multiple broken plastic pieces.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a plastic playhouse near the rear fence that had multiple broken plastic pieces along the bottom that were sharp and accessible to the children. The provider removed the equipment placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. TRAINING Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-05. View official inspection document (report ddb5cbe7-fa9c-4573-96b4-60451d8cd9f5)

23. (23-06)

During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the months of March & April 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct fire drills during the months of March & April 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care and to complete a fire drill prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/15/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 6/10/25 (lockdown) and 2/4/25 (weather - per provider). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in July 2025. A fire drill was conducted with the licensing specialist using the fire panel, which sounded the alarm. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the fire drill log is complete including the year and all components. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-05. View official inspection document (report ddb5cbe7-fa9c-4573-96b4-60451d8cd9f5)

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 the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an eligibility date for child care prior to being on site at the facility and supervising children in care. Staff 1 started at the facility on todays date for training. Staff 2 started at the facility on 6/2/25 and was observed in the classroom of school aged children. The specialist advised the provider to ensure that the staff have current background screenings with eligible status prior to the staff returning to the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the staff have eligible background screenings through the Clearinghouse by the due date. 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 CCF Handbook, Section 8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored SCHOOL READINESS 48. Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report 56210a1c-1e8f-4e71-aa71-e57022069986)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-06)

The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have hours volunteered logged on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer to log his hours and placed it on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that volunteers log their hours and place on file for Licensing to review. TS was provided to the provider to ensure that the provider is aware of volunteer requirements. The provider and specialist discussed this standard in detail and specialist answered all of the provider questions. The provider stated she understood the requirements for a volunteer. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 6/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report 56210a1c-1e8f-4e71-aa71-e57022069986)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-05)

A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have a signed volunteer affidavit on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer sign an affidavit at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that volunteers have a sign affidavit on file for Licensing to review. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report 56210a1c-1e8f-4e71-aa71-e57022069986)

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 that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental failed to complete required SR training courses prior to offering care to children in care under direct supervision. The staff has completed the other 4 training course but started course Child Development in the school readiness program on 5/28/25 but did not finish the course. The staff started in the industry and at the facility on 6/2/2025. The staff left shortly after specialist came on site and the provider took over the staffs classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes all School Readiness training by the due date. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Compliance Comments At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the signature page signed with signatures and dated on 5/15/2025 for all enrolled children in the facility. This brings the provider back into compliance for this standard. 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 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report 56210a1c-1e8f-4e71-aa71-e57022069986)