Discovery Academy At Bayside Church

34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)

The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: During the onsite file review, counselor observed that the Center Director credentials have expired. Director has applied for renewal. T/A; Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CFChild Care Facility Handbook Page | 47 FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-24. View official inspection document (report 335d670c-b367-45aa-b5f2-d3dc2e9fd355)

31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (31-03)

Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [infnt/toddler bouncer was missing a side cover that exposed sharp plastic.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the complaint inspection, counselor observed a infant/toddler bouncer seat that was missing a side panel that exposed sharp plastic. T/A: Indoor Equipment Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to prevent children from climbing to dangerous heights or enabling them to reach hazardous items, chairs and other furnishings must be placed away from cabinets and shelves. The program should make accommodations to the program environment and schedule so that children with special needs may participate. Staff removed the equipment from the classroom and discarded. 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING 33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 Not Monitored 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-23. View official inspection document (report 632eb125-812a-4a37-8aa3-e4560a350d15)

23. (23-02)

The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that the provider did not have a current annual fire safety inspection. T/A: Fire Safety Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Provider will have annual fire safety inspection conducted. Provider stated inspection is scheduled for Monday Monitored fire drill log, fire drill conducted at time of inspection. FOOD AND NUTRITION Not Applicable Comments The facility does not provide food services. 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments The facility does not provide food services. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report 7f19646e-f96b-4ec9-acd7-1a9c5634e290)

29. (29-03)

Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after diaper change.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the walk through, counselor observed that the teacher changed the toddler's diaper and then laid the child on a nap map, and did not assist the child with hand washing after changing the child's diaper. T/A: Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 37 before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. Corrected, the teacher assisted the child with handwashing before the counselor left the classroom. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report 7f19646e-f96b-4ec9-acd7-1a9c5634e290)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-03)

The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Staff training monitored and updated in CARES2. In-service training for 2023/2024 fiscal year and the SR health and safety training was monitored during the inspection. During the on-site file review, the counselor observed that a staff member had not started the required childcare training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. T/A: Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Provider will have staff member begin the required DCF childcare training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report 7f19646e-f96b-4ec9-acd7-1a9c5634e290)