Precious Children In The Highlands Preschool

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: There is a staff member that came into the industry 9.26.23. This staff should have completed the 40 hr training by 12.26.24. As of 7.1.26 the staff members have not completed any of the 40 hr training. The provider has until the due date to have this staff complete training. Due: 7/31/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-23. View official inspection document (report bcd1649b-a7be-4613-b424-4a4619af4fab)

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 the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually. Due: 3/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report ac7352b7-4e61-49a9-9426-9d7585edd4e9)

12. (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed in the Penguins classroom; the gate separating the children from the supply area was broken. The provider has until the due date to have this fixed. The provider has already stated the part has been ordered for the gate. At the time of the replacement and reinspection; the facility will then return to compliance for this standard. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 Due: 11/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report c2ed8c2d-1549-4206-a6b1-1088acd4d6d3)

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 the inspection, the specialist observed while reviewing staff files; there was a staff that has been out of child care well over 90 days and did not have a BGS updated. The provider has until the due date to have the staff member rescreened. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard. Due: 11/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report c2ed8c2d-1549-4206-a6b1-1088acd4d6d3)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-06)

The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a couple children's mats that were torn in several places and needed to be replaced. The provider replaced both mats immediately and this returned the facility back to compliance for this standard. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-07. View official inspection document (report 6ceeccbe-7b60-4b56-ad02-fabbb938b720)

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 the inspection, the specialist observed toys on a diaper changing station in the sea turtles room. The provider removed the toy immediately; the specialist reminded the staff that it is not sanitary for toys to be in or on the area where diapers are being changed. Also the toys should be sanitized if this occurs again. The facility was returned to compliance for this standard once the toy was removed. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-07. View official inspection document (report 6ceeccbe-7b60-4b56-ad02-fabbb938b720)

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 the inspection, the specialist reviewed files, and there was a staff member that began 1/17/25; and should have begun introductory training by 4/17/25. As of the date of the inspection 7/7/25 the staff has not begun introductory training. The staff has until the Due: 8/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-07. View official inspection document (report 6ceeccbe-7b60-4b56-ad02-fabbb938b720)

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 the inspection, the specialist observed a/c vents in the VPK, and three year old room; that was in need of cleaning. The provider has until the due date to have these vents cleaned free of dust. This action will return them to compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-07. View official inspection document (report 78742971-390c-4094-a08d-93fff357a8ca)

12. (12-01)

Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the refrigerator/ freezer combos in both VPK classrooms in the portables with stains and debris that needed to be cleaned. The staff immediately cleaned the refrigerators at time of inspection. The counselor suggested adding the refrigerators to the classrooms cleaning logs to ensure compliance going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the refrigerators are clean. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 2024-10-22. View official inspection document (report 1d234327-6f72-4e94-9b61-4196dd2f33fb)

17. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor observed some of the scooters and tricycles on the preschool playground with rust present and needing to be repainted. The provider immediately removed the play equipment temporarily until they are repainted. The counselor also observed multicolored large play equipment near the steps with paint chipped and exposing the metal edges that were starting to rust. Also, the counselor observed on the school aged playground the green metal ball game had paint chipping on the metal bar and needs to be repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the rust is eliminated and the equipment is repainted by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-22. View official inspection document (report 1d234327-6f72-4e94-9b61-4196dd2f33fb)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-06)

The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens mats in the VPK classroom called Penguins that were not impermeable. The mats were observed torn with tears with the foam cushion exposed causing the mats to not be impermeable. The provider had extra mats on hand and replaced he mats at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the mats are impermeable at all times. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-22. View official inspection document (report 1d234327-6f72-4e94-9b61-4196dd2f33fb)