RCMA Palmetto Child Development Center

2026

1. Medium riskStandard 123/27/2026

   12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

   An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an area of the facility was observed to not be in good repair in that in the four and five-year-old classroom, room 4, in the bathroom on the left when facing the bathroom, the was an uncovered device next to the smoke detector with exposed wires. The uncovered device was on the ceiling, out of childrens reach. The Operator has been given until 4/27/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 A: General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Due: 4/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-27. View official inspection document (report b0480c6a-be47-457b-9ff6-645453a50f1c)

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 173/27/2026

   17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-05)

   The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys outdoor play area space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. On the toddlers playground the fence surrounding the play area measured 3 feet 8 inches, 3 feet 9 inches, and 3 feet 11 inches in 3 different locations of the fence. The Operator has been given until 4/7/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F: Outdoor Play Area F: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. Due: 4/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-27. View official inspection document (report b0480c6a-be47-457b-9ff6-645453a50f1c)

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 303/27/2026

   30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-10)

   Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed containers used for the disposal of soiled diapers was accessible to children in that in the one-year-old classroom, room 1, the trash receptacle contained diapers and was not locked. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff moved the trash was removed from the trash receptacle that is in the classroom to a trash can that is inaccessible to children. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J.: Diapering Requirements: J: Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily. K. Soiled cloth diapers must be emptied of feces in the toilet and soiled or wet cloth diapers shall be placed in a securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-27. View official inspection document (report b0480c6a-be47-457b-9ff6-645453a50f1c)

   Corrected at inspection