Kids Dream Learning Center

11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (11-01)

The custodial parent or legal guardian was not provided written notification of the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, E General Requirements [SR] Comments: (9 of 30) enrolled children files (letters G-M) were observed to not have a written notification of the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policy. Technical assistance is provided per CCF handbook "A copy of the current disciplinary and expulsion policies must be available for review by the parents or legal guardian and the licensing authority. Providers must have a comprehensive discipline policy that includes developmentally appropriate social-emotional and behavioral health promotion practices, as well as discipline and intervention procedures that provide specific guidance on what child care personnel should do to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors. Preventive and discipline practices should be used as learning opportunities to guide childrens appropriate behavioral development." PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Due: 12/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report 266222be-8d23-44af-a8eb-eda7321a2a38)

39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-05)

Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [missing the date and time of the incident ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments: LS observed an incomplete incident/accident report form in that it was missing the date and time of incident. Technical assistance was provider per CCF handbook " Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. " Not Applicable Comments Per provider, prescription and nonprescription medication is not dispensed and none was observed. Due: 12/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report 266222be-8d23-44af-a8eb-eda7321a2a38)

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: LS observed the employee file of [KG] failed to have an the updated level- 2 background screening results. The screening results observed in files was dated [9.18.2025], the background screening results were validated on updated on CARES via the ACHA portal. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by printing updated BGS results and placing it in file. Technical assistance was provided per 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." Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report 266222be-8d23-44af-a8eb-eda7321a2a38)

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: Provider failed to maintain employee roster in that, the provider failed to remove an employee [GC] who is no longer working at the facility within the appropriate timeframe. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination." Due: 12/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report 266222be-8d23-44af-a8eb-eda7321a2a38)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-02)

The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: While conducting walkthrough of playground there was a stack of metal panels observed within children's reach. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. " Due: 7/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 6b1fb4fd-1883-46fe-8188-a5cdd42a7baf)

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: While monitoring background screening requirements it was observed by LS that the provider failed to maintain the clearinghouse roster. In that (NL) was observed to have not been added to the clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination" Due: 8/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 6b1fb4fd-1883-46fe-8188-a5cdd42a7baf)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)

The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: While reviewing personnel files, it was observed that (AG) failed to complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. " Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report e44d66b8-6d57-4ae7-92f5-3742738287d5)

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: LS observed 1 personnel (EG) to have not completed the mandatory 40-hour introductory training. Personnel is missing 1 course and exam form PART 2. Technical assistance was given per CCF handbook " Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) " Provider was given an extended due date sue to the lack of availability to competency exam. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-02. View official inspection document (report 9556e02e-46cd-43a3-a3d7-68cb458a2745)