Brighter Days - Lakewood

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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 that in the facility the lobby area ceiling tiles need to be replaced due to water stains 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. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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: 2/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-03. View official inspection document (report 60661a9a-a16c-47e3-affa-e1a251283bfa)

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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 inspection licensing specialist observed that the facility outdoor play area contained a nail, that posed a low potential for harm to children. (in the VPK playground there were a big log that contained a large nail in it sticking out)3.5 Outdoor Play AreaA. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.B. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment C. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures.D. Children must not come into contact with any surface or equipment which poses a burn risk .E. The facility s outdoor play area must be fenced as required by local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards within or adjacent to outdoor play areas, such as pools, ditches, retention ponds, and fishponds. 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: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-03. View official inspection document (report 60661a9a-a16c-47e3-affa-e1a251283bfa)

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Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed dust in the (2) one-year-old and (1) three-to-five-year-old classrooms. The Assistant Director resolved violations by cleaning all vents and removing dust build-up in all 3 classrooms. This standard was brought back into compliance. Per Section 3.1, A General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare 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) Compliance 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 2025-02-04. View official inspection document (report 3fa18430-23d3-44ea-91fc-b40dfe6aa7d8)