Kids Zone Preschool of Sarasota

04. Ratio Sufficient ss. 402.305(4), F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(4), F.A.C. 62-132(e) (04-01)

A ratio of [1] staff for [4 infants] children is required. There were [1] staff for [9] children observed. General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the staff to child ratios were observed and documented as follows: At the time of the inspection, there was one teacher present in the classroom with nine infants. The second teacher assigned to the group was observed outside, walking with another infant under her care. Additionally, one baby had been moved from another classroom to allow the mother to breastfeed. Director/owner was on property, inspector informed the out of ratio in the infant room. Director addressed right away the ratio with the teachers and corrected.. Recommendations/Next Steps: Review staffing coverage to ensure teacher-to-child ratios are maintained at all times, including when staff temporarily step out of the room. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 5a0470c8-7a79-48f8-9bbe-dd681fd75d19)

14. Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) (14-04)

An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The teachers personal purses and drinking cups were within reach of the children. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 5a0470c8-7a79-48f8-9bbe-dd681fd75d19)

57. (57-01)

A Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 or equivalent, was not available for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Two children file did not have physical forms. Due: 11/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report a84eba13-3267-4ce1-bee1-013c5e704c3b)

57. (57-05)

A current DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was missing for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: three children files without immunization certificate. two with expired immunization reports. 58. Enrollment Information on File/Current ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(3), F.A.C. ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.0 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Compliance 59. Personnel Records ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule 65C22.006(4) - (5), F.A.C. ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance 60. Background Screening Documents ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49) Compliance 61. Daily Attendance rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. 62-136(d)(2) rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance 62. Emergency Plan/Posted rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14.2 Fire Safety, Pages 33-34) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 63. Access/Child Abuse or Neglect/Misrepresentation ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(11), F.A.C. ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(1 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 20 Access and Section 21 Child Safety, Page 50) Compliance Due: 11/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report a84eba13-3267-4ce1-bee1-013c5e704c3b)