Clifford and Madeleine Ripley Early Learning Center At Bethesda

17. Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (17-01)

The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [3] were required and [1] were provided. Comments: Water fountain and / or water dispenser is required for every 30 students, based on the licensed capacity of the facility. The facility's licensed capacity is 109, in which at least 3 water fountains/ water dispensers are required. 18. Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) Not Monitored 19. Water System DEP/DOH Standards (Article X.A, 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555, FAC) Not Monitored 20. Liquid Waste (Article X.A and 64E-6) Not Monitored 21. Solid Waste Collection/Storage/Disposal (Article X.A) ) Not Monitored 22. Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) Not Monitored 23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) Not Monitored 24. Housing - Facility Not Ground Level-No Building/Fire Approval (Article X.A) Not Monitored 25. Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) Not Monitored 26. Swimming Pool/Wading Pool (Article X.A and B) Not Monitored SAFETY 27. Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F) Not Monitored 28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) Not Monitored 29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) Not Monitored 30. Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) Not Monitored 31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) Not Monitored 32. First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) Not Monitored 33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) Not Monitored 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) Not Monitored 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) Not Monitored 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) Not Monitored Due: 12/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 6e7dc2be-ded6-4ca7-a017-dc2af0182ef6)

17. Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (17-01)

The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [3 water fountains/ or dispensers] were required and [1 water fountain] were provided. Comments: 1 water fountain observed in the facility. Due: 12/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-19. View official inspection document (report db61d4e5-aa20-47e8-a74a-844b4a02b741)

06. Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) (06-02)

Staff was unaware that a child/children had been left unattended indoors/outdoors as evidenced by [Child was left in the Hallway, outside the classroom approximately for 5 mins. Incident was reported by the Director.]. Comments: Noncompliance Comment: As per Director Facility, On Tuesday 08/26/2025 around 7.13 am, Child was left in the Hallway, outside the classroom approximately for 5 mins. Incident was reported by the Director. Documentation of Corrective Action was received. 07. Telephone/Communication Device (Articles X.F and XVIII.A) Not Monitored 08. Daily Program (Article IX.A) Not Monitored 09. Discipline (Article IX.C) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-28. View official inspection document (report 23f1b221-44e0-4066-8161-130f4a5497c3)

09. Discipline (Article IX.C) (09-05)

There was no written verification on file that staff had received a copy of the facility's disciplinary policy. Comments: Child care personnel Anna Silvia ( DOH 5.5.2025) did not have a signed facility's disciplinary policy on file. 10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) Not Monitored 11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) Not Monitored 12. Night-time Care (Article XVI) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 9fb1d635-c13a-417f-b28e-30b9c47e5f02)

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 [2]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Comments: No approved annual fire inspection. *********************** Facility did conduct naptime fire drill today, 13 staff and 49 children present: time to clear 2 minutes 17 seconds. Compliance Comments Fire extinguisher last inspected 12/2023 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-25. View official inspection document (report ad93c4ea-ddfa-488b-9364-c0656fc899ee)