American Montessori Preparatory School LLC

2025

1. Medium-High riskStandard 128/7/2025

   12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-06)

   A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the fan vents in both bathrooms the have dust build up on them. This was corrected at the time of the Inspection as the director cleaned both of the bathroom fan vents. Per the DCF Handbook 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: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

   Corrected at inspection
2. Medium-High riskStandard 178/7/2025

   17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (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 Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the playground to have overgrown sweet potatoes and squash plants growing in the mulch and blocking the sidewalks on the playground. Per DCF Handbook The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 178/7/2025

   17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (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 Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the black fence surrounding the playground has a gap on the side panel that is more than 4 inches. Per the DCF Handbook 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: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

   Not corrected
4. Medium riskStandard 188/7/2025

   18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-06)

   The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed 7 rest mats with rips in the mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the director replaced the rest mats with 7 new mats. Per the DCF Handbook Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

   Corrected at inspection
5. Medium riskStandard 328/7/2025

   32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)

   The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the green slide, green swing, tire swing, and the climbing net and ladder] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the green slide, green swing, tire swing, and the climbing net and ladder had less than 1 inch of mulch under all these areas. Per the DCF Handbook Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Due: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

   Not corrected
6. Medium riskStandard 338/7/2025

   33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that 1 staff member started in the Introductory on 6/5/23 and has not completed the 40 hour Introductory training. Per the DCF Handbook 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. 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: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

   Not corrected
7. Medium riskStandard 338/7/2025

   33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: During the time of the Inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 1 staff file in that the 1 staff has not completed the 5 hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of their employment date in the child care industry. Per the DCF Handbook 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. 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: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High riskStandard 338/7/2025

   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 monitored 3 staff files missing the required fire extinguisher training. Per the DCF Handbook 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: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

   Not corrected
9. Medium-Low riskStandard 358/7/2025

   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 monitored that 3 staff have not completed the required exposure plan training for the facility. Per the DCF Handbook 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: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

   Not corrected
10. Medium-High riskStandard 408/7/2025

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-12)

    The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [authorization forms to dispense 2 medications for 2 different children at the facility.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have authorization forms to dispense 2 medications for 2 different children at the facility. This was corrected at the time as the director discarded one of the medications and the parent signed a form for the other medication. Per the DCF Handbook The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or signed by the program personnel who gave the medication. The record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the last day the child received the dosage. RECORD KEEPING Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

    Corrected at inspection
11. Medium-High riskStandard 418/7/2025

    41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 5 children's files with expired Immunization records. Per the DCF Handbook The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High riskStandard 428/7/2025

    42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 1 child's file that did not have a student health exam. Per the DCF Handbook If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 22 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 22 of the 22 childrens records. Due: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

    Not corrected
13. High riskStandard 448/7/2025

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

    The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 4 staff files with expired abuse and neglect reporting forms. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the Director had all 4 staff signed new forms dated 8/7/2025. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 313fb519-ebd7-4d20-9cbe-222783ae6c9b)

    Corrected at inspection