Southside Learning Center Inc

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a broken electrical outlet in the outside (VPK girls) bathroom. This leaves the wires exposed; and could be an electrocution hazard. The facility has until the due date to have this outlet replaced. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard. Due: 6/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report 1f64f291-cf3a-4a55-b290-77f42e1436ba)

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 vent in the outside (VPK girls) bathroom that was clogged with dust, and debris. The facility has until the due date to have this and any other vents cleaned. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard. Due: 6/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report 1f64f291-cf3a-4a55-b290-77f42e1436ba)

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 children listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file within 30 days of enrollment at the facility. Child 1 started at the facility on 9/92025. Child 2 started at the facility on 9/26/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current medical physicals on file by the due date. Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed all 5 newly enrolled childrens files as well as 22 additional childrens files of the 65 children enrolled at the facility. (A-H by last name; preschool/SA mix) 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 Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed all 13 staff files. Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report 893ee3de-e93b-4ba6-82ca-85653d79991d)

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 observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record. The form had an expiration date of 4/30/2025. The child started at the facility on 9/9/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record 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: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report 893ee3de-e93b-4ba6-82ca-85653d79991d)

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 did not complete required preservice training prior to unsupervised contact or care with children or within 90 days of starting at the facility. Staff 1 did not complete all required courses. The staff still needs to complete, Child Development in the school readiness program. The provider immediately had staff 1 complete the training course at time of inspection on today's date. Staff 1 started at the facility on 5/12/2025. Staff 2 has not completed any preservice courses. Staff 2 started at the facility on 12/3/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete pre service training as applicable by the due date. Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report 893ee3de-e93b-4ba6-82ca-85653d79991d)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)

The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of hire at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 12/3/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes safe sleep training by the due date. Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report 893ee3de-e93b-4ba6-82ca-85653d79991d)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 required 5 hour literacy training course within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry in August of 2020. The staff left the industry in 2021 then returned when she was hired at the facility on 12/3/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes 5 hour literacy training by the due date. Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report 893ee3de-e93b-4ba6-82ca-85653d79991d)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (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 required DCF introductory 40 hour training within 12 months of working in the child care industry. The staff started in the industry in August of 2020. The staff left the industry in 2021 then returned when she was hired at the facility on 12/3/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff obtains 40 hour training by the due date. Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report 893ee3de-e93b-4ba6-82ca-85653d79991d)

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 Licensing specialist observed a few childrens mats throughout the facility in the one year old classroom, three year old classroom and VPK classroom that were observed torn, exposing the foam cushion causing the mats to not be impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mats are replaced and have an impermeable surface by the due date. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report 893ee3de-e93b-4ba6-82ca-85653d79991d)

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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the flooring in the three year old classroom near the hand washing sink cracked with some small gaps and indented. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date. 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: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report 893ee3de-e93b-4ba6-82ca-85653d79991d)

47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-08)

Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S. Enforcement [SR] Comments: At the time of the interview, the teacher reported to the department that she had immediately went to look for the child, as she noticed he was missing and the parent was coming in at that moment and they found the child waiting by the door within a few seconds of returning from outside with the entire class. The parent's recollection/perspective was vastly different. That he and the teacher went through the entire facility's rooms searching for the child in the kitchen area, and closets. Not until he asked where the child could be did she recall they had come from outside. Upon going outside, the child was still playing alone on the equipment outside, not waiting by the door for the facility. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider has no comments ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Christin Ward Green Date: 02/24/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Heather Potwin Date: 02/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-24. View official inspection document (report 3f11cd8e-c39c-4666-a8bd-8c545d453a12)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

Supervision of children in the [3 year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was left on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, information obtained through interview revealed a child in the 3 year old age group was left outside on the playground without supervision. The child was found when the parent came to sign them out. Provider advised to ensure all children in care are supervised adequately their entire attendance to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved once the child was back in supervision; all children were in direct supervision during the inspection. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-24. View official inspection document (report 3f11cd8e-c39c-4666-a8bd-8c545d453a12)

39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)

Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of complaint inspection, information obtained through interview revealed the provider did not write an incident report documenting a child was left unsupervised on the playground. The child was found by their teacher and parent; when parent arrived to sign the child out, they had to go throughout the facility looking in all the classrooms. Eventually the teacher told them they were recently outside on the playground. The child was found by the parent/teacher still playing on the playground. The provider is advised to document all incident on reports to maintain compliance of this standard. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-24. View official inspection document (report 3f11cd8e-c39c-4666-a8bd-8c545d453a12)

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

The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [were outside on the playground].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, information obtained through interview, revealed that the teacher on the playground did not have an attendance roster accompany the children she was supervising. The teacher stated she did not have attendance documentation of the school agers that day a child was left outside on the playground. It was advised to the provider to ensure that attendance is taken with them when they leave the building for any reason to maintain compliance of this standard (playground, fire drills etc). The noncompliance was resolved once the children returned to the building; attendance was present and accurate during the commencement of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-24. View official inspection document (report 3f11cd8e-c39c-4666-a8bd-8c545d453a12)