The Branch Academy

2025

1. Medium riskStandard 127/23/2025

   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 time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one water stain on the ceiling tile above the sink in the transitional/pre-K classroom. Additionally, a water leak stain was observed in the corner near the exit door leading to the outdoor playground in the pre-K classroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided the technical assistance per CCF Handbook "3.1 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: 8/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report ee590963-506d-40e1-bc0e-a98ed99ffc79)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 337/23/2025

   33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use of fire extinguishers. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided the technical assistance per CCF Handbook "4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training." Due: 8/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report ee590963-506d-40e1-bc0e-a98ed99ffc79)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-Low riskStandard 357/23/2025

   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: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided the technical assistance per CCF Handbook "6 Health Requirements 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 facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys 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." Due: 8/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-23. View official inspection document (report ee590963-506d-40e1-bc0e-a98ed99ffc79)

   Not corrected