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45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-06)

The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel that did not have a signed Good Moral Character form. The director was given until August 10, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was provided extra time to bring this standard back into compliance due to the personnel that is missing the Good Moral Character form is off for the summer and returns to work on August 10, 2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Due: 8/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report dee6ca5e-ca6b-4701-aba6-9c93d5213463)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-05)

Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel that did not have 5 year employment verification completed. The director was given until August 10, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was provided extra time to bring this standard back into compliance due to the personnel that is missing the 5 year employment verification completed is off for the summer and returns to work on August 10, 2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Initial Screening D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. Due: 8/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report dee6ca5e-ca6b-4701-aba6-9c93d5213463)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-01)

A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel that did not have a 5131 form in their file. The director was given until August 10, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was provided extra time to bring this standard back into compliance due to the personnel that is missing the 5131 form is off for the summer and returns to work on August 10, 2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Background Screening Documents A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. Due: 8/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report dee6ca5e-ca6b-4701-aba6-9c93d5213463)

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: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed 1 personnel that did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form signed. The director was given until August 10, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was provided extra time to bring this standard back into compliance due to the personnel that is missing the Child Abuse and Neglect form is off for the summer and returns to work on August 10, 2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 C Personnel Records C. 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Due: 8/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report dee6ca5e-ca6b-4701-aba6-9c93d5213463)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-03)

The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A Comments: During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 8 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 8 of the 8 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed 1 personnel that did not have a Employee Attestation Form signed. The director was given until August 10, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was provided extra time to bring this standard back into compliance due to the personnel that is missing the employee attestation is off for the summer and returns to work on August 10, 2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4,A Personnel Records A. 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. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. Due: 8/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report dee6ca5e-ca6b-4701-aba6-9c93d5213463)

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

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. The mulch was measuring 5 inches under the swings. The director was given until August 10, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was provided extra time to bring this standard back into compliance due to the facility has already hired a contractor named Big Earth to come out while they are closed for the summer to redo the mulch. The provider will be closed from July 23, 2026 to August 10, 2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 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. TRAINING Due: 8/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report dee6ca5e-ca6b-4701-aba6-9c93d5213463)

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, Licensing Specialist observed in the science Room the ceiling tile that is by the vent has a brown and black substance on it and the vent is sinking down. The wall to the right under the light switch there is paint peeling. The wall to the left the baseboard the surface peeled and is exposing the particle board. In the Nido classroom the ceiling tile that is left of the light when you first walk has a brown and black substance on it and the vent to the right of the light when you first walk in is sinking down. The director was given until August 10, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was provided extra time to bring this standard back into compliance due to the facility has already hired a contractor name Florida Doug Services to come out while they are closed for the summer to do maintenance and painting on the facility. The facility also has a HVAC company coming out to do the maintenance on the ceiling tiles. The provider will be closed from July 23, 2026 to August 10, 2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care 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: 8/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report dee6ca5e-ca6b-4701-aba6-9c93d5213463)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Comments: 33-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not documentation that they completed the 10 hours of annual in-service training between 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2025. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 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. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials; 2. Pediatric CPR; 3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years); 4. Nutrition; 5. Child development - typical and atypical; 6. Child transportation and safety; 7. Behavior management; 8. Working with families; 9. Design and use of child-oriented space; 10. Community, health and social service resources; 11. Child abuse; 12. Child care for multilingual children; 13. Working with children with disabilities in child care; 14. Safety in outdoor play; 15. Literacy; 16. Guidance and discipline; 17. Computer technology; 18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnel supervision; 19. Age-appropriate lesson planning; 20. Homework assistance for school-age care; 21. Food safety training; 22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments; 23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management; 24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. Due: 10/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 1ff2ad6a-10b0-476d-a9a3-93d623cb5f88)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)

The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 8 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 8 of the 8 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not compete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. Due: 10/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 1ff2ad6a-10b0-476d-a9a3-93d623cb5f88)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-08)

The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments: 17-8; During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fence was not 4 feet in height at some sections of the fence, in that the fence on the left side when you exit the building onto the playground was between 3 feet 10 inches and 3 feet 6 inches. Additional time is being provided due to material shortage and financial hardship to correct the fence. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, 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: 12/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 1ff2ad6a-10b0-476d-a9a3-93d623cb5f88)

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 Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 32 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 32 of the 32 childrens records. The Licensing Specialist observed one children's file which had an expired immunization form. Pictures were taken during the inspection. This standard has been brought into compliance at the time of the inspection in the provider received an updated immunization record on June 10, 2025. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records 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. F. It is recommended that childcare personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-06. View official inspection document (report d9b44ae0-8ac9-4391-82bd-0b173cea0e17)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-06)

During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [in the month of May]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Comments: During the inspection, on 6/6/2025, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 4/16/2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 01/22/25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 06/2025. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility had not conducted monthly. Operator advised the last date of attendance was 5/23/2025. During the inspection, pictures were taken, and Operator provided attendance records for the month of May. The Licensing Specialist returned the facility on 6/16/2025 and observed that the facility conducted a fire drill on 6/12/2025. During the inspection, on 6/6/2025, the Fire Drill was not conducted with the Licensing Specialist due to the facility being closed for the summer. The provider brought this standard back into compliance in that the provider conducted a fire drill with the Licensing Specialist on 6/16/2025. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-06. View official inspection document (report d9b44ae0-8ac9-4391-82bd-0b173cea0e17)