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03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)

A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [17] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that a classroom was out of ratio with 1 teacher and 17 children 3 years old. Licensing Specialist stay in the classroom until another staff came to the classroom to bring back the classroom on ratio. T.A. Health and Safety DCF health and safety requirements are outlined below by provider type: Licensed child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.001, 65C-22.007, 65C22.008, and 65C-22.010, F.A.C. 15 Teachers, 84 Children, 0-12 Months (1:4), 2 Teachers, 6 Children, Mix Groups: Infants to 2 Years Old: 2 Teachers, 5 Children, 1 Year (1:6), 2 Teachers, 10 Children, Mix Groups: 2 Years to 3 Years Old: 1 Teacher, 11 Children, Mix Groups: Infants to 2 Years Old: 2 Teachers, 11 Children, Mix Groups: Infants to 3 Years Old: 2 Teachers, 8 Children, 3 Years (1:15), 2 Teachers, 17 Children, VPK - 2 Teachers, 20 Children, Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report 097e2875-1427-4ab2-8ec8-dff4b9a841eb)

15. (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 [82] based on 35 square feet and [84] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility has present 84 children in care and the license capacity was 82. Per Provider, parents was contacted and pick it up the children at the time of the inspection. T.A. Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report 097e2875-1427-4ab2-8ec8-dff4b9a841eb)

23. (23-08)

The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire Drill conduct during the month of February, and March,]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the Fire Drill Record Log notice that the facility does not conduct a monthly fire drill. T.A. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report 097e2875-1427-4ab2-8ec8-dff4b9a841eb)

17. (17-01)

The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a hazard, wood pallets exposed with materials equipment in the outdoor playground that posed a threat for the children in care. T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 10/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 07b2a702-59ed-4848-8ca2-1fa2849fe092)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file noticed that not all child care personnel complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Time frame extended to finish the training due to lack of test date availability. T.A. 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). Due: 12/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 07b2a702-59ed-4848-8ca2-1fa2849fe092)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file encountered that Not all child care personnel complete the 10 hours Inn Service Training during July 1st,2024 and ending June 30,2025. T.A. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Due: 10/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 07b2a702-59ed-4848-8ca2-1fa2849fe092)