Brave Little Stars Academy

2025

1. Medium riskStandard 039/16/2025

   03. License Capacity (Article IV.A) (03-01)

   The facility has a licensed capacity of [85 children including 12 infant] children, and [70 children including 21 infant] children were in care including [0] on field trip(s). General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the facility was found to be significantly exceeding its licensed infant capacity, with 21 infants observed in care despite having an approved capacity limit of 12 infants. This violation represents a continuation of non-compliance from the previous inspection and has not been corrected. Technical assistance was provided to facility management regarding capacity limitations and the importance of adhering to licensed enrollment numbers. The facility shall ensure compliance with the infant capacity stipulated on its license and shall not exceed the authorized limit of 12 infants at any time to maintain proper care ratios and safety standards. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report 2e8f4068-27b2-491a-877e-edf34211d62a)

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 039/2/2025

   03. (03-01)

   The facility has a licensed capacity of [12 infant] children, and [18 infant] children were in care including [0] on field trip(s). (Section 1, number 2) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, facility licensed for 12 infants, observed 18 infants in care. 04. Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 - Capacity, Page 10) Compliance 05. Staff Ratio (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B) (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15) Noncompliance Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-02. View official inspection document (report 4eeb49db-3021-4c5c-a69b-4e5d8a2843f3)

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 119/2/2025

   11. (11-03)

   The diaper changing pad in the [infant] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing. Comments: At the time of inspection, diaper changing pad in the infant room had a slit on it. Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, facility does not offer nighttime care. 12. Night-time Care (Article XVI) (Article XVI) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Not Applicable Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-02. View official inspection document (report 4eeb49db-3021-4c5c-a69b-4e5d8a2843f3)

   Not corrected
4. Medium riskStandard 459/2/2025

   45. (45-01)

   Bottles of formula/beverage were not labeled with the individual childs name. (Section 17.6, number 5) (Section 17.4, number 2) Food And Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, bottle of beverage (milk) for child was not labelled with the individual child's name. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-02. View official inspection document (report 4eeb49db-3021-4c5c-a69b-4e5d8a2843f3)

   Not corrected
5. High riskStandard 689/2/2025

   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 MU, MG, ML, and RG did not have a current Child Abuse and Neglect form 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-02. View official inspection document (report 4eeb49db-3021-4c5c-a69b-4e5d8a2843f3)

   Corrected at inspection
6. Medium-High riskStandard 307/21/2025

   30. Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) (30-10)

   The facility did not conduct emergency drills listed in the emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Safety [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, there was no evidence that Emergency preparedness drills were conducted annually. Compliance Comments Gave technical assistance. Due: 8/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-21. View official inspection document (report 58d0ec7e-7587-485c-8be5-1f0c3c9022ff)

   Not corrected
7. High riskStandard 064/28/2025

   06. (06-01)

   Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [1] group as evidenced by [mother coming to pick up child and child was left out on playground, per video footage.]. (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of compliant investigation, inspector observed video footage of the day of the incident, child was left on playground for about 5 minutes, before staff realized the child was left outside, therefore this standard is cited. 07. Telephone/Communication Device (Articles X.F and XVIII.A) (Articles X.F and XVIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14.2 Fire Safety, Page 33) Not Monitored 08. Daily Program (Article IX.A) (Article IX.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 4b87286d-7e14-4c41-9226-e3d12687e8f0)

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High riskStandard 334/28/2025

   33. (33-01)

   The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence. (Section 15.1, number 1) Safety [SR] Comments: At time of compliant investigation, the incident was not written the day of the incident and not given to the parent, therefore this standard was cited. 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Not Monitored 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 Monitored 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Monitored 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 39. Audible Alert Mechanism (Article X.A) (Article X.A) Not Monitored 40. Control Point (Article X.A) (Article X.A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 4b87286d-7e14-4c41-9226-e3d12687e8f0)

   Not corrected