Early Years Academy

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Clearinghouse was not updated when an employe was rehired. Due: 4/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-20. View official inspection document (report 88400cc0-7389-4ddb-92ac-267ee08b0027)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Provider does not possess an approved fire inspection by the local fire authority. Technical assistance was given per CCF handbook " Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. " Last fire drill was conducted on 10.9.2025, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 9.23.2025, One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 9.23.2025, and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 7.14.2025, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 6.17.2025, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 7.14.2025. Fire Inspection: Inspected/N.O.V (30) June 24, 2025 Fire Extinguisher: June 2025 Provider will be on provisional license FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 12/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report a04ec5d1-40b1-4daf-8076-92e8ed8280fd)

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: While reviewing children files (Red Room), (2) enrolled children health examination files was expired at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. " Compliance Comments 25 of 80 enrolled children files (Red Room) were reviewed by LS for compliance. 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 20 personnel files were reviewed by LS for compliance. Per provider, 6 files were added and 1 file was removed. CARES should reflect update. Due: 8/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 0863b594-512b-48a5-9b5c-44aa3dfb95a7)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the personnel file review, LS Skeen noted that the Level-2 clearinghouse clearance for personnel (MZ) was missing, as the documentation on file had expired on 2/7/2025. The clearinghouse portal was consulted to verify whether the personnel met the screening requirements. Technical assistance was provided to the provider in accordance with the CCF handbook "A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file." Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-28. View official inspection document (report ef69a583-5b59-495f-bc1d-d86780a03bc0)