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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: It was stated by a child care personnel that an incident that took place at facility resulting in a injury of the knee. After reviewing the incident/accident report, there was not created. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection due to child no longer enrolled at facility. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook " All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur." 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 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-22. View official inspection document (report 5e077f87-ec2c-424b-a5df-90789620827c)

15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-03)

The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [7] based on 35 square feet and [10] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the walkthrough the provider was observed in PK 1 that the provider had 10 children a classroom with a (capacity of 7). In PK2 the provider was observed 20 children in the classroom with a (capacity of 14). The provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by moving children to other classrooms to revert to the capacity requirements. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook " Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child." 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-22. View official inspection document (report 5e077f87-ec2c-424b-a5df-90789620827c)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: While conducting walkthrough of facility its was observed by LS that the provider failed to maintain ratio for two class observed. The first classroom PK1, 1 child care personnel to 11 children (1 Year-Old) The second PK 2, 1 child care personnel to 20 children (2-10 Years- Old). Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by arranging additional child care personnel to revert to correct ratio requirements. Technical assistance was provided per Florida Statutes " (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children." Initial Ratio PreK1 1:11(1 years) PreK2 1:20 (2-10 years) Corrected Ratio 1:10 (2 years) 1:6 (1 years) 1:3 (1 year) 1:11 (3-10 years) 04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Not Monitored 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-22. View official inspection document (report 5e077f87-ec2c-424b-a5df-90789620827c)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: While conducting walk through of facility, it was observed by LS that the facility was out of ratio. It that, 1 child care personnel was observed with 9 children, ages of [infants to 1 years of age]. The provider was able to return to compliance when the assigned personnel in the Pre K 2 classroom returned from lunch and one child was move to the infant's room. Technical assistance was provided per Florida Statutes " (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. (b) This subsection does not apply to nonpublic schools and their integral programs as defined in s. 402.3025(2)(d)1. In addition, an individual participating in a community service program activity under s. 445.024(1)(e), or a work experience activity under s. 445.024(1) (f), at a child care facility may not be considered in calculating the staff-to-children ratio." 1: 9 [Infants - 1 years] 1:10 (2 years) 1:14 ( 3 years) Corrected Ratio 1: 3 ( infants- 1 years ) 1: 6 ( 1 years) 1:10 (2 years) 1:14 ( 3 years) Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report 1f8f3cc8-3383-478e-b771-4cdda4a7c558)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child Abuse and Neglect expired for 2 staff. See supplemental. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by having the staff sign and date the form. All 8 childcare personnel records in the system were reviewed of which_8 Were updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. TA: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report 43d6c6cb-40b9-4b8c-8d79-11b67923375c)

40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-15)

Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: TA: G. All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication. Licensing staff observed a handbag in reach of the children, the bag was observed near one of the children's table and chairs. Inside the bad, the licensing staff observed a visible prescription bottle. The room was not occupied by the children at time of inspection. • The owner removed the bag and placed it out of children's reach. • RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments 100 % reviewed for this licensure year (19 of 33) childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: (N- V)( no) newly enrolled children since the last inspection. 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report 43d6c6cb-40b9-4b8c-8d79-11b67923375c)

26. (26-01)

The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing staff observed the facility menu without any dates. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by adding the dates on the menu for this week. TA: Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report 43d6c6cb-40b9-4b8c-8d79-11b67923375c)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-05)

Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR] Comments: TA: B. B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment. The staff listed on the supplemental have an industry date of 8/19/19, left without completing her 40 hours training and returned without completing part II of the training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report 2d52c439-b2f5-473a-b988-eb870539b57e)