North River Early Learning Academy

36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (36-03)

The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. ? This standard has been brought back into compliance in that a third child care personnel came to the facility and has current CPR and First Aid. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) B: By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 732470f1-f16d-40eb-9e10-3fa00ae672b5)

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 outdoor play area did have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. The area of the fence in between the blue shade, next to the second entrance of the fence. The Operator has been given until 3/2/2026 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: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 732470f1-f16d-40eb-9e10-3fa00ae672b5)

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(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. A Pink and white on playhouse and the playground fence measured 3 feet 7 in cheches between the blue shades. The left side of the left blue sheet, the blue sheet meausres 4 feet 11 inches facing the playground. This area is to the left of the playground. The Operator has been given until 3/3/2026 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 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: 3/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 732470f1-f16d-40eb-9e10-3fa00ae672b5)

42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 22 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 22 childrens records (Letters A through H). Licensing Counselor found three children who had an expired health form. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one child's file did not have a Student Health Examination form. The Operator was given until, 10/19/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 B Student Health Records 7.2 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. 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. Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 22 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 22 childrens records (Letters A through H and newly enrolled childrens files since the last inspection). Due: 10/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-19. View official inspection document (report 5945b7ed-e76b-4ec8-a2e6-1ca9dfab7dd2)

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 [during the months of June, July, and August.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 5/6/2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 01/7/25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 01/2026. ***During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 5 adults and 17 children present. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that fire drills were not conducted annually in that the last fire drill was conducted on 5/6/2025. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of the inspection in that the operator conducted a fire drill during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Fire Safety B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced, and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-19. View official inspection document (report 5945b7ed-e76b-4ec8-a2e6-1ca9dfab7dd2)

09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (09-06)

The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there were one year olds using electronic media during the inspection. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of the inspection in that the personnel turn off the media while the inspection was in the classroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Planned Activities 2.6. C: Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Not Applicable Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility does not offer field trips, therefore this is being marked as not applicable. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-19. View official inspection document (report 5945b7ed-e76b-4ec8-a2e6-1ca9dfab7dd2)

35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (35-12)

The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments: 35-12: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel did not have the documentation showing that the facilitys exposure plan was reviewed annually. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6 There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facility's exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facility's annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood, and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-29. View official inspection document (report 6378bd2c-8bc0-46f0-a3b1-9d3917511491)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-05)

Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Comments: 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel that did not complete the early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-29. View official inspection document (report 6378bd2c-8bc0-46f0-a3b1-9d3917511491)

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: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 9 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 9 of the 9 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF courses, exceeding 15 months. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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. Due: 2/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-29. View official inspection document (report 6378bd2c-8bc0-46f0-a3b1-9d3917511491)