Land of Learning Academy

2025

1. Medium-High riskStandard 174/28/2025

   17. (17-01)

   The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed large tree roots exposed on the afterschool playground, which could pose a tripping hazard to the children. CCF Handbook, section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 5/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 281df09e-6d9d-49be-bcad-0540eb372438)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 174/28/2025

   17. (17-06)

   The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed broken/missing wood panels on the fence located on the afterschool playground and preschool playground. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a portion of the wooden fence had a gap and was not ground level on the VPK playground. CCF Handbook, section 3.5 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 281df09e-6d9d-49be-bcad-0540eb372438)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 324/28/2025

   32. (32-03)

   The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the blue slide had a large crack on the side of it.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a large crack on the blue slide on the afterschool playground, which could allow for children to pinch their fingers or cut their hands on. CCF Handbook, section 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 281df09e-6d9d-49be-bcad-0540eb372438)

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High riskStandard 334/28/2025

   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 time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that one staff member had not completed their required 40 hours of training. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of inspection. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 281df09e-6d9d-49be-bcad-0540eb372438)

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High riskStandard 334/28/2025

   33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that two staff members had not completed their 5-hour early literacy training. CCF Handbook, section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training 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: 5/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 281df09e-6d9d-49be-bcad-0540eb372438)

   Not corrected
6. High riskStandard 334/28/2025

   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 time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that several staff have not completed the required School Readiness training. School Readiness Handbook, section 3.2 Training Courses b. After January 1, 2024, the DEL-approved online School Readiness health and safety courses as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. Course access can be found at the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Child Development in the School Readiness Program; • Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program; • Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (not required for school-age only programs); • Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program; and • Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (if applicable). • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 281df09e-6d9d-49be-bcad-0540eb372438)

   Not corrected