Gables Montessori School

34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)

The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: LS observed the Directors credential to be expired. Per DCF Handbook, Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 11/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 4f815ae6-dc7b-4ce6-b46b-61c34d7fa10f)

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 Comments: LS observed the provider to have an expired fire inspection dated for 1-15-25 Per DCF 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. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 11/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 4f815ae6-dc7b-4ce6-b46b-61c34d7fa10f)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments: Counselor observed the child abuse reporting form was expired. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel complete the child abuse reporting form annually. Completed at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report a2b874a3-0df5-4485-b304-ba9f14c6a1bb)

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: Counselor observed the personnel on the confidential page did not complete the 45-hour training requirement. The personnel will need to complete the 40-hour Part 1 and Part 2 and the early literacy training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working with children complete the 45 hour training requirement. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report a2b874a3-0df5-4485-b304-ba9f14c6a1bb)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-03)

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Rust and broken seats with sharp jagged edges.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments: Specialist observed the red tricycle merry-go-round was rusted and the seats were broken with sha jagged edges. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all play equipment is in safe and sanitary condition. The provider will need to replace, remove, or fix the red tricycle merry-go-round. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-13. View official inspection document (report 560bf709-ae51-4842-b233-425d473d2439)

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 Comments: Specialist observed the provider's fire inspection was expired. The provider will need to get an annual fire safety inspection completed by the local fire authority. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has an annual fire inspection completed on or before the expiration date. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-13. View official inspection document (report 560bf709-ae51-4842-b233-425d473d2439)