A Growing Start Childcare Center LLC

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The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection in the Infant/One year old classroom, the Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom accessible to children in care. The Chemicals that were found in the bathroom were Home Line Disinfecting wipes, and Awesome Bathroom Cleaner. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff member in the classroom moved the cleaning supplies out of reach of children. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B: Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a01475ea-c4ba-42a4-9fcd-350138729954)

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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: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 1/14/2026. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 12/3/2024. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 1/2027.. ***During the previous routine inspection on 9/18/2025, 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 the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Fire Inspection was conducted while the Licensing Specialist was at the facility, and the Fire Marshall provided the Licensing Specialist with the previous Fire Inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A: Fire Safety: A. 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 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a01475ea-c4ba-42a4-9fcd-350138729954)

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Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed childcare personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper a head covering. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the kitchen personnel covered her head with a head covering while the Licensing Specialist during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B: Food Preparation Area: A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. B. Childcare personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready- to-eat foods, childcare personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a01475ea-c4ba-42a4-9fcd-350138729954)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-04)

The diapering area was not physically separated from the food preparation, service or feeding area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the diapering area was not physically separated from the food preparation, service or feeding area. The Food that was stored in the bathroom Gerber Cereal, Enfamil, Parent's Choice Apple Banana Peach Yogurt, Gerber baby food. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator moved the food out of the bathroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, D: Diapering Requirements: D: The diaper changing area must be physically separated from the food preparation, food service, and feeding area. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a01475ea-c4ba-42a4-9fcd-350138729954)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-07)

Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the bathroom and diaper changing area. The unrelated items were sippy cups, bottles, and clothing. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator removed the items from the bathroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E. Diapering Requirements: E: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a01475ea-c4ba-42a4-9fcd-350138729954)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff member status changed to other personnel. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1: Mandated Introductory Training: Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a01475ea-c4ba-42a4-9fcd-350138729954)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documented proof that all childcare personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff member status changed to other personnel. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training: All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a01475ea-c4ba-42a4-9fcd-350138729954)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed childcare personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff member status changed to other personnel. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook, Section 3.1: Preservice: Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report a01475ea-c4ba-42a4-9fcd-350138729954)

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An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2 year old room the wall when you first walk in to the right there is paint peeling under the word shapes, the counter top in the bathroom is peeling and has a sharp edge. The director was given until March 3, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. 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. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report afbee4d0-7a59-48b8-ae63-62e49d24cd78)

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The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2 year old classroom and the VPK the following items that were on the teachers desk: • 2 year old's classroom • 1. packing tape • 2. hand sanitizer • 3. stapler/ stapler remover • 4. adult scissors • 5. tools(2 screw drivers) • 6. hole punisher • VPK Classroom Disinfectant wipes 1. Hand Sanitizers 2. The operator removed all items and put it out of the reach of the children to bring this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. • During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 B Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. • 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report afbee4d0-7a59-48b8-ae63-62e49d24cd78)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-06)

The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the VPK classroom 3 mats that were ripped and exposing the foam and in the 2 year old classroom 8 mats that were ripped and exposing the foam. The director was given until March 3, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section3.6.1,D- Bedding and Linens. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Monitored Comments The facility does not have any infant in their care at this time and does not use that room; therefore, this is being marked as not monitored. 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report afbee4d0-7a59-48b8-ae63-62e49d24cd78)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-06)

Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.10.2, L Diapering Requirements- L. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2-year olds that the changing mat was ripped exposing the foam. The operator brought this standard back in compliance by removing the old mat and replacing it with a new mat at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Diapering Requirements - E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report afbee4d0-7a59-48b8-ae63-62e49d24cd78)