Open Arms Learning Academy Inc

58. Person in Charge (Article VIII.A) (58-03)

There was no one designated to be in charge during the absence of the operator/director. Comments: At the time of the Inspection, at first this Inspector could not gain access to the facility after twice ringing the doorbell and knocking twice. This Inspector called the facilities telephone and spoke with the Assistant Director (F.S.) who informed me that the third and last person (E.K.) listed as a Designated Person in Charge in lieu of the Director (L.D.) and the Assistant Director (F.S.) not being present at the facility was called away on an emergency. The Assistant Director (F.S.) stated she was 5 minutes away driving to the facility. Technical Assistance was given that one of the three people listed on the posted Chain of Command sheet must be at the facility at all times when the facility is open and operating as a childcare facility. This Inspector also advised that the Director could list more than three persons to be designated as to be in charge in the event that the first three are called away or not present at the facility. Due: 5/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-10. View official inspection document (report 327775f7-bb13-492f-b003-954db6a55e05)

46. Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (46-17)

An accurate, conspicuous thermometer was not provided in all refrigeration/cold holding units. Food And Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of the Inspection, there was not a conspicuous thermometer in most refrigerators and freezers. Compliance Comments At the time of the Inspection, Food Manager (L.D.) certificate expires 04/29/2026 Equipment: 3 compartment sink, refrigerators, freezers, stove, oven, toaster oven, 2 crock pots, microwave, hand washing sink, and food prep sink. Due: 5/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-10. View official inspection document (report 327775f7-bb13-492f-b003-954db6a55e05)

25. Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (25-02)

The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [gaps in the surface area with weeds growing out of these gaps in which children could trip] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: The facilitys outdoor play area was observed to have gaps in the surface area with weeds growing out of these gaps in which children could trip which is hazardous. Technical assistance was given to remove the weeds and abate any tripping hazards in the playground areas. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the Inspection, no swimming/wading pool observed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-10. View official inspection document (report 327775f7-bb13-492f-b003-954db6a55e05)

10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (10-09)

The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [toddler 1 year old and infant 0-1 year old diaper changing areas were 114 degrees and 116 degrees respectively. Therefore, these sink temperatures in these ] area exceeded 110 degrees. Comments: At the time of the Inspection, The hot water at the hand-washing sinks in the toddler 1 year old and infant 01-year-old diaper changing areas were 114 degrees and 116 degrees respectively. Therefore, these sink temperatures in these areas exceeded 110 degrees. Technical Assistance was given to have the temperature of the hot water lowered to 110 degrees or below. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-10. View official inspection document (report 327775f7-bb13-492f-b003-954db6a55e05)

69. (69-02)

Documentation of the in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268 or an equivalent form for staff. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) Personnel Records [SR] Comments: At time of inspection documentation of the in-service training was not recoreded on CF-FSP form 5268 or equivalent form for staff (EM, FS, LB & WP) 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: 10/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-16. View official inspection document (report 3724e039-a39c-4cc1-9536-5502a2f09da6)

66. (66-04)

There are staff employed for at least 12 months who failed to complete the 5-clock hours or .5 CEU training in early literacy and language development of children. Comments: At time of inspection there at least one staff (RS) employed for at least 12 months who failed to complete the 5-clock hours training in early literacy and language development of children; therefore this standard is not in compliance. Compliance Comments At time of inspection observed staff with current CPR/First Aid. 67. Staff With Current CPR/First Aid (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32) Compliance 68. Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance 69. 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (Article VI.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27) Noncompliance Due: 10/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-16. View official inspection document (report 3724e039-a39c-4cc1-9536-5502a2f09da6)

16. (16-04)

Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [brooms, shoes,backpack, cleaning supply]. Comments: At time of inspection observed brooms, shoes backpack, cleaning supply in infant and two yr old bathroom, corrected at time of inspection, therefore this standard is in compliance. 17. Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Compliance 18. Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance 19. Water System DEP/DOH Standards (Article X.A, 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555, FAC) (Article X.A, 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555, FAC) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-16. View official inspection document (report 3724e039-a39c-4cc1-9536-5502a2f09da6)

15. Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (15-05)

The ceiling of the [1-year old ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [Peeling ceiling paint]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, observed ceiling peeling paint Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report e2c31e08-b4ae-4559-b678-41da19ed72e5)

69. 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (69-01)

The personnel record for staff did not include verification that ten hours of annual in-service training had been completed during the fiscal year ending June 30. Personnel Records [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection some staffs did not have at least 10 hours of annual in-service training 70. Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) Compliance CHILDREN’S RECORDS Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report e2c31e08-b4ae-4559-b678-41da19ed72e5)

66. Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (66-02)

The successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the Department's training transcript for staff. Comments: At the time of the inspection, the person in charge did not have the childcare training requirement. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report e2c31e08-b4ae-4559-b678-41da19ed72e5)

60. Good Moral Character Affidavit (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 the inspection the affidavit of Good Moral Character was not up to date. Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report e2c31e08-b4ae-4559-b678-41da19ed72e5)

58. Person in Charge (Article VIII.A) (58-05)

The person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not knowledgeable of matters pertaining to records and routine facility operations. Comments: The person in charge was not knowledgeable in the absence of the operator/ director to pertain records and routine of the facility operations. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report e2c31e08-b4ae-4559-b678-41da19ed72e5)

46. Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (46-01)

The facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification when food was being prepared or served Comments: At the time of the inspection the facility director is the certified food manager, Lauraine Day which Food Manager's certification will expire on 04/29/2026. However, there was no food manager's certified present when food was being prepared or served at the time of the inspection. Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report e2c31e08-b4ae-4559-b678-41da19ed72e5)

34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (34-04)

Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments: At the time of the inspection some children were not signed out by their parents on 07/14/2025. Compliance Comments The facility is not provided field trips Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report e2c31e08-b4ae-4559-b678-41da19ed72e5)

23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) (23-09)

Toilet paper was not available and within reach in all children and staff bathrooms. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, observed no paper Towell and hand soap in the 3- to 5-year-old restroom Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report e2c31e08-b4ae-4559-b678-41da19ed72e5)

05. Staff Ratio (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B) (05-01)

A staffing ratio of [9 infants 2 staffs] for the children age [0 to 12 months (Infants)] is the minimum required. There was/were [2 staffs] staff for [9 infnats] children aged [infants] observed. General Requirements [SR] Comments: The infants classroom was out of ratio on 07/14/2025 with 9 infants with 2 staffs Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report e2c31e08-b4ae-4559-b678-41da19ed72e5)

69. 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (69-01)

The personnel record for staff did not include verification that ten hours of annual in-service training had been completed during the fiscal year ending June 30. Personnel Records [SR] Comments: Not compliance comment At time of inspection 2 staff files are not in compliance with 30, 10, 5 HRS LITERACY. Director will e-mail transcripts with these training hours. 70. Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) Compliance CHILDREN’S RECORDS 71. Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C) Not Monitored 72. Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B) Not Monitored 73. Signed Receipt for CCC Brochure (Article XV.B) Not Monitored 74. Signed Receipt for Discipline (Article XV.B) Not Monitored 75. Physical Examination (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report cceb76ef-121a-45f3-abe6-bef603122064)

66. Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (66-02)

The successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the Department's training transcript for staff. Comments: Not compliance comment At time of inspection 2 staff files are not in compliance with 30, 10, 5 HRS LITERACY. Director will e-mail transcripts with these training hours. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report cceb76ef-121a-45f3-abe6-bef603122064)

71. Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C) (71-02)

There was incomplete information on the enrollment form for the child(ren). Childrens Records [SR] Comments: Not influenza forms signed by parents Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report 240bf114-9a70-44b3-8cdb-587041ba263e)

66. Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (66-02)

The successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the Department's training transcript for staff. Comments: At the time of inspection 5 staffs do not have DCF training transcript in their files Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report 240bf114-9a70-44b3-8cdb-587041ba263e)

58. Person in Charge (Article VIII.A) (58-04)

The name of In the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not conspicuously posted. Comments: The name of the person in charge is not posted at the time of ispection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report 240bf114-9a70-44b3-8cdb-587041ba263e)

34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (34-01)

The daily attendance log for the [Daily attendance log was not completed] group was not completed to give real time information. Safety [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection observed of missing attendance log sheet in the classroom of 3's to5's years old. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report 240bf114-9a70-44b3-8cdb-587041ba263e)

28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (28-06)

The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [12/20/24]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Safety [SR] Comments: Observed Last fire inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 was failed with a note that the fire alarm system needs to be replaced. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report 240bf114-9a70-44b3-8cdb-587041ba263e)

23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) (23-07)

A toilet in the [3's to 5-year-old was not working] area was not in working order and was not useable. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection the toilet belongs to the 3's to 5-year-old was out of order Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report 240bf114-9a70-44b3-8cdb-587041ba263e)