Plant City Learning Center

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-02)

The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an infant sleeping in a bouncer. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator moving the infant to a crib. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed potty chairs were cleaned and sanitized, toilets were clean. 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed transportation vehicle (78866) fire extinguisher certifications and valid until 5-2027. 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-02. View official inspection document (report d91a4fb7-695e-4e7b-aa65-22ef521e25f8)

06. (06-01)

The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one Driver had an expired physical. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following:A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 1e7a9173-6113-4d15-a1da-e5fd767fc6b5)

12. (12-01)

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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed walls and floors near trash cans used for food waste have residue which in in need of cleaning. In the 3-year old room: the purple toy shelf has dirt built up in the corners of each shelf space. In the 3 and 4-year old room: the bathroom stool has a heavy layer of dirt on top and in the feet of the stool. There were cobwebs in the exit doorway of the extra room and in the dry food pantry used for food storage. Transportation vehicle (78866): an old lollipop was found which an abundant amount of sugar ants around it on the floor. The lollipop was removed but there were still many ants observed all around the flooring of the van. Trash and crumbs from food were found throughout the flooring and under the seats. Transportation vehicle (31897): Trash and crumbs from food were found throughout the flooring and under the seats. Transportation vehicle (44244): many ants were observed around the flooring of the van. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF 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: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 1e7a9173-6113-4d15-a1da-e5fd767fc6b5)

12. (12-02)

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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the VPK room: the baseboard trim is peeling off of the wall, peeling paint on the by the shark chair. In the 1-year old room: a stained ceiling tile. In the hallway: the flooring down the middle of the hallway is lifting and able to be shifted, flooring was taped down but has since come up. In the Boys bathroom: the baseboard trim peeled off of the wall and was taped down using duct tape. In the 3-year old room: there is peeling paint of the corner beading of the pink wall, some of the wall is chipped off towards the bottom of the wall. In the 3 and 4-year old room: there is a small hole in the purple wall. In the back room: there is a stained ceiling tile. In transportation vehicle (78866): 2 cupholder are missing have duct tape over the holes, the plastic piece which covers the seatbelts coming out of the seat is off on the 3rd row and hanging on the 2nd row. In transportation vehicle (31897): the plastic protectors are broken off of 3 of the aisle seats, one seat buckle does not have the black outer piece attached. In transportation vehicles (44244) and (58037) there are seatbelt plate covers that are missing and have been taped over. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF 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. 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: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 1e7a9173-6113-4d15-a1da-e5fd767fc6b5)

21. (21-05)

Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a potty chair in the 2-year old room was not cleaned and sanitized after a child used it. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:D. Potty chairs, if used, shall be in addition to the toilet requirements, and must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 1e7a9173-6113-4d15-a1da-e5fd767fc6b5)

21. (21-10)

The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the bathrooms in the boys bathroom, VPK and Infant room are in need of cleaning around the sink areas. The toilets show signs of dried urine and dirt build up around the bases. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:G. Every facility must have at least one portable or permanent bath facility available for bathing children. The bath facility must be in good operation, clean and must be sanitized or disinfected after each use. Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 1e7a9173-6113-4d15-a1da-e5fd767fc6b5)

23. (23-05)

The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 3-19-26. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 8-19-25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 8-2026. The fire extinguisher in transportation vehicle (78866) expired 8-2025. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 1e7a9173-6113-4d15-a1da-e5fd767fc6b5)

25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (25-02)

Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. ***The provider is a food program participant. **** During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed children in the 1 and 2-year old rooms were eating chicken tenders which were cur in half long ways, the chicken tenders after they were cut measures 3 to 4-inches in length. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator advising the kitchen personnel to cut the food into 1/2 inch pieces. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:B. If a child care facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for children. Copies of the USDA MyPlate dieting guidelines, incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(t), F.A.C. In addition, meals and snacks must contain at a minimum the meal and snack patterns shown for infants and children in the Child Care Food Program Meal Patterns which are incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(r) and (s), F.A.C.C. Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. Food for infants must be cut into pieces inch or smaller, food for toddlers must be cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking. This applies to all food, even food provided by parents/guardians. 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 1e7a9173-6113-4d15-a1da-e5fd767fc6b5)

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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: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: 6/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 1e7a9173-6113-4d15-a1da-e5fd767fc6b5)

12. (12-02)

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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the baseboard in the girls bathroom peeled off of the wall, ceiling tile in Room 6 bathroom is stained. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF 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." 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: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-06. View official inspection document (report 7c8220b9-d1b5-4fce-9076-76e9e2c122a0)

32. (32-03)

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [parts of the play eqiupment are detatched.]. 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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two areas of the playground equipment used for the main area were loose and detaching. One area is on the railing for the highest slide, the other is i=near the railing stepping off of the equipment. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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.F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water." Due: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-06. View official inspection document (report 7c8220b9-d1b5-4fce-9076-76e9e2c122a0)

32. (32-07)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [yellow slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed mulch for the resilient surface under the yellow slides measured 3 inches. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: D. 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." TRAINING Due: 9/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-06. View official inspection document (report 7c8220b9-d1b5-4fce-9076-76e9e2c122a0)

40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-17)

Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed expired diaper cream in Room 6 and expired diaper cream and Albuterol in Room 8. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the creams and albuterol from the classrooms. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded." RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 113 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 113 of the 113 childrens records. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-06. View official inspection document (report 7c8220b9-d1b5-4fce-9076-76e9e2c122a0)