Montessori Children's Academy

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-06)

During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during December 2025, January and April 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Specialist reviewed the fire drill log in which the provider has not conducted fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. The provider did not conduct a fire drill during December 2025, January 2026, and April 2026. The provider will need to conduct fire drills at various dates and times to make up for fire drills missing. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that a fire drill is conducted monthly at various dates and times. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 6/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-21. View official inspection document (report aa2b7ee7-0664-470f-a23c-d47995a2dbb6)

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: Specialist observed the facility to be in need of cleaning. Specialist observed a green seat in the three and four class to be stained and unsanitary. There was food on tables not disposed of. Completed at time of inspection. The provider removed the green seats from the classrooms and threw the food in the trash. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the facility is clean and in sanitary condition. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-21. View official inspection document (report aa2b7ee7-0664-470f-a23c-d47995a2dbb6)

42. (42-02)

The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Specialist observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have up-to-date physical health records. The provider will need to obtain up-to-date physical health records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children have current physical health records within 30 days of enrollment and continually thereafter. Compliance Comments 30 children enrolled. All files reviewed. 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 All personnel files reviewed and updated in CARES. Due: 2/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report f17e2b3a-15fc-4857-954a-b5aff9823585)

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: Specialist observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have up-to-date immunizations records. The provider will need to obtain up-to-date immunization records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children have current immunizations records within 30 days of enrollment and continually thereafter. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 2/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report f17e2b3a-15fc-4857-954a-b5aff9823585)

23. (23-02)

The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Specialist observed the fire inspection to be expired on 10/23/2025. The provider will need to obtain a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that a fire inspection is conducted annually by the local fire authority. FOOD AND NUTRITION Not Applicable Comments Food not provided. 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Due: 6/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report f17e2b3a-15fc-4857-954a-b5aff9823585)

45. (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Specialist observed the background screening clearinghouse roster was not up-to-date. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel are added or removed within 5 days of employment or termination. The provider will need to update the clearinghouse roster to reflect all personnel still employed and personnel who are no longer employed with end dates. Due: 11/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report 72af17c6-a52a-4129-b979-f21479e835c3)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-01)

Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Specialist observed the personnel records were not being maintained and ready for review by licensing specialist. The provider will need to obtain complete personnel records for all personnel. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel records are being maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 11/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report 72af17c6-a52a-4129-b979-f21479e835c3)

23. (23-06)

During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of AUGUST 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Specialist observed the provider did not complete a fire drill during the month of August 2025. The provider will need to complete a fire drill for the month of August. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that a fire drill is completed monthly at various dates and times while children are in care. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Due: 11/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report 72af17c6-a52a-4129-b979-f21479e835c3)