Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-21)

Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the several dried food items not label but stored in containers. Two containers were labeled as mashed potatoes but the containers inside appeared different. By visual inspection, it is unclear what item is inside the clear container. Also, cereal was removed from the original container and not properly labeled. Technical assistance was provided that Opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

01. (01-03)

The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the road sign outside the facility and the sign attached to the building without the facilitys license number. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facility must include their license number when advertising. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

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

Supervision of children in the [2-year-old - 3-year-old] group was inadequate in that [the Child Care Personnel exited the classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Child Care Personnel exit the classroom multiple times leaving her classroom without any supervision. Technical assistance was provided to maintain appropriate supervision This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel returned to classroom. • Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, Provider advised the facility does not provide transportation. • Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed vents and walls inside the facility with a coat of dust. Also, there were classrooms with the capacity of 7 who had dirt and debris under the changing table pad. Technical assistance was provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the partition inside the bathroom in the classroom with the capacity of 16 wood paneling peeling and at the bottom. Technical assistance was provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the metal play equipment on the playground showing signs of rust and peeling paint. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good repair. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

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: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several torn and ripped nap mats/cots for the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all nap mats are in good repair and with impermeable surface. Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe naptime. • 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-10)

The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed all classrooms without the facility's emergency evacuation plan diagram without safe exit routes posted. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility's emergency evacuation plan diagram of safe routes are posted in each classroom. Fire drills were conducted on 6/4/25, 7/14/25, 8/12/25, 9/10/25, 10/15/25, 11/13/25, 12/10/25, and 1/13/26. • Emergency Preparedness drills were conducted on 10/15/25 (inclement weather) and 12/10/25 (lockdown). • Fire extinguisher serviced February 2025. • Fire inspection was conducted on 3/25/25. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure only one drill is conducted a day. • FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-18)

Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Go-Gurt expired 12/20/25 and Ceaser salad croton mix expired 1/14/26 inside the kitchen refrigerator. Technical assistance was provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

01. (01-01)

The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S. Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys license posted inside the main classroom (capacity of 16), however, the license was expired. The license that was posted was from the previous licensing year (6/4/24 6/3/25). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that current license is posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-24)

Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed clear plastic bag of what appear to be breakfast sausage inside the freezer that was not labeled with the food item name and dated with the expiration date. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the frozen food items stored are labeled with name and date of expiration by the due date. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-01)

Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [only 2 food groups were provided for breakfast]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the children served milk and a pop tart for breakfast. Breakfast was missing a food group as breakfast call for 3 food groups to be met. Technical assistance was provided to ensure nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. Provider was encouraged to review Child Care Food Program Meal Pattern for Children. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-15)

Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gallon of cow milk and almond milk on the cabinet for over 15 minutes. Technical assistance was provided that milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider placed the milk back in the refrigerator. • Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (26-01)

The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that facilitys breakfast menu for Friday stated cereal, milk, and banana. The facility served milk and a pop tart. Technical assistance was provided that any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, Provider stated that all children receive a meal from the child care facility and do not order food from any outside source including pizza. • Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (31-05)

Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several furnishings (highchairs) in the classroom with capacity of 6 were stained and dirty. The stains appear to be old fluid stains. Technical assistance was provided that toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Other Personnel (kitchen worker) listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all personnel have completed training. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

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: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-01)

There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist was advised that the October 2025 December 2025 arrival and departure forms were inside the Directors office, and the Child Care Personnel did not have access to the office. Technical assistance was provided that daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months and required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-03)

Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several children arrival and departure times not documented on the forms for January 2026. Technical assistance was provided that 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: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-30. View official inspection document (report c2118054-dc4a-43c8-a668-0b6d20f36337)

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 the inspection, the specialist reviewed the staff files and found that only one staff had current First Aid training and certification. Per the standard: 0-25 staff ratio should have a minimum of 3 staff with First Aid certification. The provider has until the due date to provide the specialist with current First Aid certification for a minimum of 3 staff (one of which can be the provider). At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard. 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 inspection, the provider stated that they do not administer any medication. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-28. View official inspection document (report 0b5b6f75-924f-4d9d-8a2e-578cb96550e9)

36. (36-03)

The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR 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 the inspection, the specialist reviewed the staff files and found that only one staff had current CPR training and certification. Per the standard: 0-25 staff ratio should have a minimum of 3 staff with CPR certification. The provider has until the due date to provide the specialist with current CPR certification for a minimum of 3 staff (one of which can be the provider). At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard. 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) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-28. View official inspection document (report 0b5b6f75-924f-4d9d-8a2e-578cb96550e9)

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 that there was a vent in the four year old class and in the two year old class that were in need of dusting. The provider has until the due date to have the vents clean to return to compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-16. View official inspection document (report 9c492f82-2ec4-4181-ab19-66aad93b6a80)

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 counselor observed a childs sippy cup provided from home stored in the facilitys upright refrigerator in the middle classroom that was empty near the one and two year old classroom that was only labeled with the childs first name. The counselor advised the provider that the bottle needs to be labeled with the childs full first and last name. The provider immediately emptied the bottle and placed it in the childs bag to return home. TA was provided to ensure that childrens cups and bottles are labeled with the childs 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) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-19. View official inspection document (report 84b78ac8-d634-450f-ba9c-670f552fbdb3)

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 a ceiling tile in the first classroom from the entrance on the left side of the ceiling above the art station that was stained with a water spot. The provider immediately had the ceiling tile replaced at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean at all times to eliminate potential health hazards. 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 2024-09-19. View official inspection document (report 84b78ac8-d634-450f-ba9c-670f552fbdb3)