The Ark Christian Academy

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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, 17 staff files were reviewed and updated in CARES. The three staff that are listed in the supplemental had expired Abuse and neglect forms. TA was provided to have these forms completed by the due date. Due: 6/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 811d8c47-b5c1-44b8-a8b3-12018cacecb7)

14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (14-02)

All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist measured the lighting throughout the facility and the tables in the 3-year-old classroom did not measure the required 50 ft candles. The lighting only measured 35.5-36 candle lights. TA was provided to replace the light bulbs by the due date. Due: 6/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 811d8c47-b5c1-44b8-a8b3-12018cacecb7)

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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist measured the lighting throughout the facility. In the 1, 2 and 3-year-old classrooms there were several light bulbs burning out and the room did measure the required 20 ft candles in the entire room. The room only measure 8.59-14.86. TA was provided to replace the light bulbs by the due date. Due: 6/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 811d8c47-b5c1-44b8-a8b3-12018cacecb7)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-06)

A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments: At the time of the inspection, there was a bucket with a mop and water accessible to children in the kitchen with out the door being locked. TA was provided that the door needs to be locked at all times when the staff are not in the kitchen. The provider locked the door during the inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 811d8c47-b5c1-44b8-a8b3-12018cacecb7)

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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there was peeling paint on the door and frame to several classrooms, there was peeling paint in the hallway and back by the kitchen. There are also baseboards throughout the facility that have peeling paint. TA was provided to sand and paint these areas by the due date. Due: 6/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 811d8c47-b5c1-44b8-a8b3-12018cacecb7)

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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the child listed in the supplemental had an expired immunization dated 5/9/25. TA was provided that the child is required to have a current immunization by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-15. View official inspection document (report 17503f57-eff7-484f-ad12-0c12d9b8dc6f)

28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the water containers in the 2- & 3-year-old classroom had several containers that had no names and one that had the first name of the child. TA was provided that all sippy cups, bottles and water containers must have the child's first and last name. The names were added during the inspection. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-15. View official inspection document (report 17503f57-eff7-484f-ad12-0c12d9b8dc6f)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 10/2/23 and should have completed within 12 months. The staff will need to complete the 5-year literacy. Extra time is allotted since the citation was missed on the 22nd on the Routine inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-22. View official inspection document (report cd95e9bb-5030-4360-947b-a66f942fde7a)

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: At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started 10/2/23 but did not complete the training in her first 15 months. TA was provided the staff will need to complete the DCF 40 hours by the due date.. Extra time is allotted since the citation was missed on the 22nd on the Routine inspection. Due: 2/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-22. View official inspection document (report cd95e9bb-5030-4360-947b-a66f942fde7a)