Smart Starts At Kendallgate

2025

1. Medium-High riskStandard 2312/22/2025

   23. (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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 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. The fire inspection has a violation Last fire drill was conducted on 9.23.25 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11.13.25 One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 10.24.25 One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 12.22.25 One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 11.14.25 One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 9.26.25 Fire inspection: 12.29.25 Fire extinguisher: 9.2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 6/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-22. View official inspection document (report 109eb459-3b6d-47c8-b985-b2c759126780)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 239/11/2025

   23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-08)

   The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[months May, June, July, August]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 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. At the time of inspection, the fire drill log was reviewed, and it showed the last fire drill was completed in April. Last fire drill was conducted on 4.15.25 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route needs to be completed One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 3.11.25 One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority needs to be completed One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 3.19.25 One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill needs to be completed Fire inspection: 12.4.24 Fire extinguisher: 9.2024 FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 10/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report 1c7278d8-213e-418f-aa7b-da92a455f044)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 339/11/2025

   33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Training [SR] Comments: 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. At the time of inspection the new employee did not have fire extinguisher training in their file. Due: 10/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report 1c7278d8-213e-418f-aa7b-da92a455f044)

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High riskStandard 429/11/2025

   42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-02)

   The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. D. School-aged children attending public or non-public schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the child care facility as such records are on file at the school where the child is enrolled. E. If the custodial parents or legal guardians need assistance concerning these requirements, the facility shall refer them to the Department of Health or to the childs physician. F. Medical records in this section are the property of the custodial parent or legal guardian and must be returned to them when the child withdraws from the facility. The medical records are transferable if the child attends another facility. G. Any child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and requires additional services must have a current Emergency Care Plan, prepared by the parent/guardian or physician, included in the childs file and readily accessible for those caring for the child. Child care personnel caring for a child with an Emergency Care Plan must be trained to recognize and respond appropriately to a medical emergency. At the time of inspection 4 of the 10 children files reviewed had expired physical examination forms. Due: 10/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report 1c7278d8-213e-418f-aa7b-da92a455f044)

   Not corrected
5. High riskStandard 459/11/2025

   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: 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. At the time of inspection, the employee did not have a background screening printed and in their file. Due: 10/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report 1c7278d8-213e-418f-aa7b-da92a455f044)

   Not corrected
6. High riskStandard 035/22/2025

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

   A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: LS observed A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 6 children is required. A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 7 children was observed. TA 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. Ratio 5/22/2025 7 children and 1 teacher VPK 2 children and 1 teacher Infants 10 children and 2 teachers 3 years old 9 children and 2-3 years old 7 children and 1 teacher 1 years old (another teacher was put in the classroom) Ratio 6/5/2025 11 children and 2 teachers VPK 4 children and 1 teacher Infants 10 children and 1 teacher 3 years old 7 children and 2 teachers 1 years old 9 children and 2 teachers 2 years old Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-22. View official inspection document (report 0f8f3688-0aa4-4e25-95c0-59354863738f)

   Not corrected
7. High riskStandard 045/22/2025

   04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

   Supervision of children in the [2 years old] group was inadequate in that [time]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: LS observed Supervision of children in the 2 years old group was inadequate in that time of viewing the video footage. TA Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. Not Applicable Comments Per provider, does not provide transportation and none was observed. Prior to transporting children, the home must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. Transportation services will be approved if the conditions set are met. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-22. View official inspection document (report 0f8f3688-0aa4-4e25-95c0-59354863738f)

   Not corrected
8. Medium-Low riskStandard 435/22/2025

   43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (43-01)

   Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: LS observed Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Please see supplemental. TA Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. The enrollment information shall include, in writing, permission for the facility to release the child to any person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized by the custodial parent or legal guardians. The name, address, and phone number of authorized persons must be in the enrollment information. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-22. View official inspection document (report 0f8f3688-0aa4-4e25-95c0-59354863738f)

   Not corrected
9. Medium-Low riskStandard 445/22/2025

   44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-01)

   Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: LS observed personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Please see supplemental. TA Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. Documentation of position and date of employment. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-22. View official inspection document (report 0f8f3688-0aa4-4e25-95c0-59354863738f)

   Not corrected