Little Dude Ranch Academy

2025

1. High riskStandard 2810/2/2025

   28. (28-06)

   The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [8/30/25]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department (Section 14.2, number 1) Safety [SR] Comments: During the facility inspection, the facility did not have an approved annual fire inspection on file. The last approved annual inspection was conducted on August 30, 2024. The facility underwent an initial annual inspection on September 23, 2025, however the inspection has not yet been approved and the fire department is scheduled to return for follow-up. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of maintaining current approved fire inspection documentation and completing all necessary corrections to achieve approval. The facility shall work with the fire department to address any outstanding deficiencies from the last inspection and obtain approved annual fire inspection documentation to maintain compliance with fire safety requirements Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, observed last service date as October 2024. 29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34) Compliance Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, observed last emergency drill as follows: 6/17/25, 2:30pm, 21 adults and 139 children present, drill type - Tornado. 30. Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) (Articles X.F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages Compliance 31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (Article X.A, and H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report d4244845-0cd3-4283-8a9c-79c0961cb498)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 3110/2/2025

   31. (31-03)

   The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing tower] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: During the facility inspection, the facility did not have protective surfacing extending at least 6 feet in every direction from the swing tower in the 2-year-old classroom outdoor play area. A stationary wooden flower planter was observed to the left of the swing tower within the required 6-foot protective surface zone where loose surfacing material should have been present. This configuration creates potential safety hazards by reducing fall protection zones and introducing hard obstacles within the swing's use area. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding playground safety zone requirements and proper protective surfacing specifications around play equipment. The facility shall ensure that protective surfacing extends at least 6 feet in every direction from the swing tower and shall remove or relocate any obstacles, including the wooden flower planter, from within the required protective surface zone to maintain proper fall protection and playground safety standards. 32. First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) (Article XIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32) Compliance 33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35) Compliance 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, facility does not offer field trips. 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 8 Field Trip Activity, Pages 20-21) Not Applicable 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, no pets observed. 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Applicable 38. Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report d4244845-0cd3-4283-8a9c-79c0961cb498)

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 6010/2/2025

   60. Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A) (60-01)

   The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". Comments: At the time of inspection, staffs AE and AM did not have a signed current Affidavit of Good Moral Character on file. 61. Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B) (Article VII.A, and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49) Compliance 62. Local, State, Federal Check (Article VII.A, and F) (Article VII.A, and F) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49) Compliance PERSONNEL RECORDS 63. Application (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report d4244845-0cd3-4283-8a9c-79c0961cb498)

   Not corrected
4. High riskStandard 6810/2/2025

   68. (68-01)

   The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." (Section 19.4, number 3) Personnel Records [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, staffs AE, AR, MS, and ML did not have a signed current Child Abuse and Neglect Statement on file. 69. 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (Article VI.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27) Compliance 70. Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) Compliance CHILDREN’S RECORDS 71. Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C) (Article XV.B and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Compliance 72. Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B) (Article XII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) Compliance Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report d4244845-0cd3-4283-8a9c-79c0961cb498)

   Not corrected
5. High riskStandard 026/9/2025

   02. Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E) (02-08)

   The facility made a structural alteration or modification to the licensed facility without first submitting plans to the Department showing the proposed changes. Comments: At the time of inspection, observed construction in the after-school classroom/gym area, walls put up. Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, licensed capacity observed at 180, with 16 infants. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-09. View official inspection document (report 2747b552-a149-4ebe-a68e-ea2f7baf66bb)

   Not corrected
6. Medium riskStandard 046/9/2025

   04. Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (04-03)

   The useable floor space in the [multipurpose room] room(s) was reduced by storage of [stairwell, and load bearing walls for a second floor], which are not necessary for the normal day-to-day activities of the children. Comments: At the time of inspection, observed construction of a second floor in multipurpose room. The inclusion of load bearing walls to support the second floor and the stairwell leading to said second floor reduced the useable floor space of the room. Compliance Comments At the time of inspection staff ratios observed as follows: Class A (2 yr olds) - 11/2 (LZ, ED) Class B (3 yr olds) - 9/1 (MC) Class C (3 & 4 yr olds) - 13/1 (ES) Class D (4 & 5 yr olds) - 10/2 (MZ, RE) Class E (4 & 5 yr olds) - 11/1 (GM) Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-09. View official inspection document (report 2747b552-a149-4ebe-a68e-ea2f7baf66bb)

   Not corrected
7. Medium riskStandard 166/9/2025

   16. Storage (Article X.A and C) (16-04)

   Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [cleaning supplies in the toilet, and the presence of items labelled \"keep out of the reach of Children\" within the reach of Children in the restroom of classroom.]. Comments: improper storage of cleaning supplies in the toilet, and the presence of items labelled "Keep out of the reach of Children" within the reach of Children in the restroom of classroom. Corrected on site. Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, observed 6 water fountains. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-09. View official inspection document (report 2747b552-a149-4ebe-a68e-ea2f7baf66bb)

   Not corrected