First Discovery Links Learning Center

2026

1. High riskStandard 036/5/2026

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

   A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [8] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a 1 year old classroom with 8 children and 1 teacher. This standard was brought into compliance once two parents came to pick up their children. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. Facility Ratio 1 year olds (1:6) 8 children-1 teacher. New Ratio: 6 children-1 teacher. 2 year olds (1:11) 11 children-1 teacher. 3-4 year olds (1:15) 14 children-1 teacher. 4 year olds-School Age (1:20) 14 children-1 teacher. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-05. View official inspection document (report 2e7846bc-05b0-4585-8ee9-baa0f7b15bb6)

   Corrected at inspection
2. Medium riskStandard 156/5/2026

   15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-01)

   The facility is licensed to serve [46] children. A total of [47] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the facility over capacity with a total of 47 children. This standard was brought into compliance once the director began calling parents and the parents came to pick up their children and the capacity was brought to below 46. 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity C. The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-05. View official inspection document (report 2e7846bc-05b0-4585-8ee9-baa0f7b15bb6)

   Corrected at inspection
3. Medium riskStandard 092/4/2026

   09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (09-13)

   Infant observed in an infant seat (swing, bouncers, etc.) for a time greater than 30 minutes. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, F General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed an infant in a strapped in swing while sleeping for more that 30 minutes. This standard was brought into compliance once the licensing specialist told the teacher to wake up the child and move them to the crib and she did. 2.6 Planned ActivitiesF. Provide adequate time and space for infants, birth to 12 months, in care to engage inactivities that promote development of movement skills (tummy time, crawling, turningover, sitting, etc.). Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for shortperiods of time, no more than 15 to 30-minute intervals per infant and no more thantwo times per day that the child is in care. Infants in care shall be providedopportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. Not Applicable Comments Per provider, no field trips are provided to children in care. None observed. Technical Assistance provided to inform licensing if field trip decision changes in the future. Field trips are provided, and proper forms are provided to parents for all field trips. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 1ab20261-b85b-46a2-ada4-a69ad6a2268b)

   Corrected at inspection