Greater Miami Adventist Academy Early Childhood Education And Care

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing and playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed that there was a thin layer of mulch as most of it had broken down into dirt in the playground under and around the swings and playground equipment.Technical assistance was provided that Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. TRAINING Due: 3/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-10. View official inspection document (report 6bf53313-f626-4444-85eb-aebcf6358075)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-03)

The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [both sinks near the diaper changing area were filled with dishes]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed there are two sinks in the 2-years/ 3-years classroom. Both are in front of the diaper changing area and have handwashing instructions. However, both sinks were filled with dishes from childrens lunch time.Technical assistance was provided that Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up.Trays were removed and standard returned to compliance at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-10. View official inspection document (report 6bf53313-f626-4444-85eb-aebcf6358075)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist reviewed one staff's transcript and staff has not completed school readiness training. Technical assistance was provided that Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the Department of Children and Families website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare or by contacting the DCF Child Care Training Information Center toll free at 1-888-352-2842. These courses include: ?Health, Safety and Nutrition; ?Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; ?Child Growth and Development; and ?Behavioral Observation and Screening. Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: ?Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and ?Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. Providers who complete the DCF training after December 31, 2023, must complete the additional DEL-approved health and safety modules within 90 days of hire. OR 2. Licensed School Readiness providers and any other SR provider type may complete: After January 1, 2024, the DEL-approved online School Readiness health and safety courses as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. Course access can be found at the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ?Child Development in the School Readiness Program; ?Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program; ?Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (not required for school-age only programs); ?Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program; and ?Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (if applicable). Due: 10/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-30. View official inspection document (report 14b65444-4a6c-4597-9ebc-a8b253d08d19)

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 reviewed one staff file and staff has not completed 40-hour training and has been working in the industry for more than a year. Per staff, testing is scheduled for 10/22/2025. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. 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) Extended due date provided due to limited testing schedule availability. Director requested additional time even thought test is scheduled in case of any cancellation. **Please note that this is the 4th occurrence of non-compliance for this standard. Due: 12/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-30. View official inspection document (report 14b65444-4a6c-4597-9ebc-a8b253d08d19)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-01)

The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist was unable to review fire inspection documentation. The person inside the school in charge of that documentation was not on-site and out of the country. Per provider, it should be available on Tuesday, 6/17/2025. Technical assistance was provided that 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 5/5/2025. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route has not been conducted during licensure year. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 4/29/2025. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not been conducted during licensure year. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill has not been conducted during licensure year. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 12/6/2024. Fire extinguisher serviced on 08/2024. As technical assistance, the licensing counselor requested that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider and licensing specialist requested that the fire drill be done at the next scheduled inspection due to inclement weather. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-12. View official inspection document (report d0d6eae0-b0b5-4f30-a8ce-40346ab0e7fc)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist reviewed three children files with expired immunization records. Technical assistance was provided that The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report ed2e08e9-ca38-4537-a810-7c1f871624b8)

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: Licensing specialist reviewed one staff's file who has not completed 40-hour training and is past due the timeframe. Technical assistance was provided that 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) Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report ed2e08e9-ca38-4537-a810-7c1f871624b8)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist reviewed one staff's file and transcript and staff has not completed School Readiness training. Technical assistance was provided that Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the Department of Children and Families website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare or by contacting the DCF Child Care Training Information Center toll free at 1-888-352-2842. These courses include: Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report e24ee746-deac-4bf4-8061-56ce6c7334ae)

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: Licensing specialist reviewed provider's Clearinghouse Employee Roster list and not all staff have been added. Technical assistance was provided that 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report e24ee746-deac-4bf4-8061-56ce6c7334ae)

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: Licensing specialist reviewed 4 staff files with no documentation of fire extinguisher training. Technical assistance was provided that 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 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report e24ee746-deac-4bf4-8061-56ce6c7334ae)