Caverns Learning Center

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Staff listed on the Supplemental had expired prints. Staff is no longer employed. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-23. View official inspection document (report 2c260467-a831-4893-8f2d-079cebc4f194)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-13)

Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Staff in kitchen was observed preparing lunch without proper head covering. Staff put on a cap. Staff was advised that when preparing food, they must have a proper head covering. Employees, volunteers, and substitutes, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready-to-eat foods, staff must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-23. View official inspection document (report 2c260467-a831-4893-8f2d-079cebc4f194)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Fire extinguisher expired 03/2026. Last fire drill documented 3/20/26. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 5/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-23. View official inspection document (report 2c260467-a831-4893-8f2d-079cebc4f194)

14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (14-06)

Screens were not affixed or maintained on all opened doors and windows in the facility. CCF Handbook Section 3.3.2 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Kitchen window was observed to be open without a screen. Staff closed the kitchen window. When the windows or doors are open, for more than entering/exiting purposes, all buildings must have and maintain screens to prevent entrance of any insects or rodents. Screens are not required for open-air classrooms and picnic areas. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-23. View official inspection document (report 2c260467-a831-4893-8f2d-079cebc4f194)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete literacy within 12 months of industry start. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report 9190daa5-1bc7-4d17-b384-4eeaa9ef0174)

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: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. 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: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report 9190daa5-1bc7-4d17-b384-4eeaa9ef0174)

32. (32-03)

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [see comments]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 2's playground- large stump under tractor needs to be covered, blue bridge on playhouse needs to be replaced, red car is missing steering wheel, yellow and red piece of crawl through needs to be attached to original play piece Big kids playground- replace steering wheel on car, move blue jeep away from ramp TRAINING Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report 9190daa5-1bc7-4d17-b384-4eeaa9ef0174)

13. (13-03)

Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 3's bathroom- Clorox under sink 1's bathroom- cleaning supplies stacked on stuff in the bathtub Hall closet- hall closet was not locked and Clorox, Pinesol, Comet, Toilet bowl cleaner were assessable All supplies were moved out of reach and locked up. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. 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: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report 9190daa5-1bc7-4d17-b384-4eeaa9ef0174)

20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (20-06)

Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed one year old child napping on a mat with a paci clip attached. Staff removed paci clip. Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Cribs, playpens, play yards, other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child must be placed a minimum of 18 inches away from window blinds, draperies or any window treatment/cover that pose a strangulation hazard. 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-04. View official inspection document (report f832d442-94ff-4d03-967e-06aec01a240f)

14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (14-06)

Screens were not affixed or maintained on all opened doors and windows in the facility. CCF Handbook Section 3.3.2 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licesning counselor observed the kitchen window open and there was no screen. Staff closed the window. When the windows or doors are open for more than entering/exiting purposes, all buildings must have and maintain screens to prevent entrance of any insects or rodents. Screens are not required for open-air classrooms and picnic areas. 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-04. View official inspection document (report f832d442-94ff-4d03-967e-06aec01a240f)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-05)

Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments: 2's room- Licensing counselor observed this class napping and teacher was not in the classroom. Teacher quickly returned to class after retrieving something from another classroom. 1's room- Licensing counselor observed teacher sleeping on floor next to child. Teacher woke up when another classroom door opened. During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 6a48e85a-11f2-4757-b06c-20fb36b585a7)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-07)

Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: 1's room- Children observed on floor during nap time with sippy cups of milk. Cups put in kitchen. During feeding times, children must be individually fed and provided their own tableware. Children must be supervised appropriately for their ages and developmental abilities, to monitor the size of food and that children are eating accordingly. Not Applicable Comments Facility does not transport. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 6a48e85a-11f2-4757-b06c-20fb36b585a7)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-12)

Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Mats were being stored in the 2 year old bathroom. Mats will no longer be stored in the bathroom. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 6a48e85a-11f2-4757-b06c-20fb36b585a7)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-07)

Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR] Comments: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the 2024-2025 ten hour in service. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 6a48e85a-11f2-4757-b06c-20fb36b585a7)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Staff listed on the Supplemental need to be removed from the roster. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 6a48e85a-11f2-4757-b06c-20fb36b585a7)

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: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the 40 hour DCF training within 15 months of industry start. Trained staff returned from lunch. 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: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 6a48e85a-11f2-4757-b06c-20fb36b585a7)

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: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete literacy within 12 months of industry start date. 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-30. View official inspection document (report ef3559b2-a1bf-4ced-ac0d-4b53f55127ad)

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: Staff listed on Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start date. 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) Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-30. View official inspection document (report ef3559b2-a1bf-4ced-ac0d-4b53f55127ad)

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: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. 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) Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report 2ddb952a-d98d-4eff-8721-e4ba09db4114)

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 listed on the Supplemental did not initiate DCF 40 hours within 90 days of industry start. 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 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report 2ddb952a-d98d-4eff-8721-e4ba09db4114)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete literacy within 12 months of industry start. 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. Due: 1/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report 2ddb952a-d98d-4eff-8721-e4ba09db4114)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not begin SR training within 90 days. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report 2ddb952a-d98d-4eff-8721-e4ba09db4114)