La Petite Academy, Inc. #7385

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

A toilet in the [toddler age 12 to 24 months bathroom] area was not in working order and was not useable. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: During the inspection, observed the toilet in the toddler bathroom of children ages 12 to 24 months did not have the correct sized toilet lid to properly cover toilet. Technical assistance was provided that toilets must be in working order and useable. Staff promptly entered work order to work towards resolving matter. 24. Housing - Facility Not Ground Level-No Building/Fire Approval (Article X.A) Not Monitored Compliance Comments Observed outdoor area was free from hazards or debris, resolving the previous non-compliance. Technical assistance was provided to continue checking playground area and equipment for screws, ensuring that all screws are secured on equipment. Due: 4/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-20. View official inspection document (report 9110a153-1b42-41c6-abc5-4513ddbb99f2)

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

Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [toddler room of 12-24 month olds. ]. Comments: During the inspection, observed broom and dustpan blocking access to the toilet in the toddler room of children 12-24 months. Staff promptly moved the broom out from the toddler bathroom. Technical assistance was provided that proper storage use practices must be implemented and there be no improper storage of necessary materials and/or equipment. 17. Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) Not Monitored 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-20. View official inspection document (report 9110a153-1b42-41c6-abc5-4513ddbb99f2)

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

Staff in the [two-year-olds classroom] area was observed to not wash hands after each diapering procedure. General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, observed items covering and blocking the diaper-changing area sink in the two-year-olds classroom where staff are supposed to practice hand-washing after diapering. Notified director who promptly removed items from blocking the hand-washing sink to allow staff to wash hands. Technical assistance was provided that staff must be utilizing an accessible handwashing area in rooms with diapering needs to practice handwashing after diaper changing. 11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) Not Monitored Not Applicable Comments Facility does not offer nighttime care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-20. View official inspection document (report 9110a153-1b42-41c6-abc5-4513ddbb99f2)

36. (36-13)

A power cord from the [outside the infant classroom in the walkway area ] was accessible to children. Comments: During the inspection, observed electrical cording/wire suspended from wall outlet to the recliner chair outside the infant classroom, in an area accessible to children. Informed provider that power cords and electrical wires must be inaccessible to children as they pose a hazard. The director promptly removed the cording, resolving the non-compliance during the inspection. Not Applicable Comments No pets or animals observed on the premises during the inspection. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report cc4583df-807d-4c48-9f25-0a85a49b8e9b)

36. (36-07)

Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [Preschool classroom ]. Comments: During the inspection, observed a staff purse accessible to the children in the 3s and 4s year group/classroom. Technical assistance was provided that staff purses or other personal items cannot be accessible to children. Informed staff, who immediately removed purse from the area and placed it in an area inaccessible to children, correcting the non-compliance during the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report cc4583df-807d-4c48-9f25-0a85a49b8e9b)

34. (34-01)

The daily attendance log for the [VPK B] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: During the inspection, observed no children were signed in for their morning arrival time into the classroom for the VPK group. Informed the staff and the provider. Staff immediately corrected the violation by logging the arrival times of the children to mark them present with the group. Provided technical assistance that children must always be accounted for on the attendance log, to show real-time information of whether children are absent, present, or in programming outside their primary group. 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) Compliance 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report cc4583df-807d-4c48-9f25-0a85a49b8e9b)

25. (25-04)

The outdoor play space was not adequately enclosed; fencing was missing, broken or not safely secure as evidenced by [the wooden fencing on the outdoor area where children participating in enrichment programming play]. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: During the inspection, observed the outdoor play area designated for children in enrichment programming activities, has a wooden fence that is designed to enclose the air conditioning unit. Observed the wooden fence does not properly close or is secured. Due to this, the wooden fencing has an opening that children can pass through making the air conditioning unit accessible. Technical assistance was provided to the director to repair the wooden fencing, as the air conditioning unit should not be accessible to children and all fencing must be safely secured to prevent injury from hazards. Not Applicable Comments Facility does not have any swimming or wading pools. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report cc4583df-807d-4c48-9f25-0a85a49b8e9b)

25. (25-02)

The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [garden hoses, plywood wooden planks and hole in gutter on toddler playground ] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: During the inspection, three garden hoses were observed accessible to children on the playground: a white hose on the ground, a grey hose hanging from the fence, and a blue/green hose on mulch, along with a caution wet floor sign lying flat. These hoses pose a strangulation hazard. A wooden plywood plank was protruding from the mulch, and additional black-painted plywood boards were stored between the infant and main playground fencing near the air conditioning unit, also accessible to children. On the toddler playground, a white-painted rain gutter had a round hole at the base in an area accessible to toddlers, creating a risk if a child inserts a hand or head. On the VPK playground, rust, broken or chipped metal, and loose bolts and screws were observed on equipment. Technical assistance was provided, emphasizing that outdoor play areas must be free of hazards. Garden hoses should not be accessible or suspended, wooden planks and building materials must not be stored on playgrounds, and the rain gutter hole poses an entrapment risk. Playground equipment must be maintained to prevent hazards. Guidance was given to the director for removal and corrective action. Due: 2/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report cc4583df-807d-4c48-9f25-0a85a49b8e9b)

16. (16-04)

Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [children's bathroom utilized as a storage, in the toddler classroom and items not pertaining to diaper-changing stored on the diaper changing table in the 2 year olds classroom]. Comments: During the inspection, observed the childrens restroom in the toddler classroom was inaccessible due to improper storage. Wooden chairs and step stool, along with broom and dustpan were blocking access to the toilet. In the 2-year olds classroom, observed the diaper- changing table had items not related to diaper-changing stored on it. This included bins and papers, first aid kit, and items in the handwashing sink adjacent to the changing table pad. Technical assistance was provided that childrens bathrooms and diaper-changing tables must be properly maintained, which includes ensuring no improper storage of items. Only items pertaining to toileting/diaper changing should be stored in the childrens bathrooms, for sanitation purposes as one example. Provider was informed and stated items would be removed. 17. Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Compliance Due: 3/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report cc4583df-807d-4c48-9f25-0a85a49b8e9b)

10. (10-11)

A staff member did not wash their hands properly/thoroughly in that [the kitchen did not have a designated handwashing sink for during food preparation]. (Section 12.2, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, observed the kitchen did not have a designated handwashing sink. Observed a three-compartment sink for washing dishes and a food preparation sink only. Technical assistance was provided that the facility staff must be utilizing a handwashing sink during food preparation in the kitchen. 11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29) Compliance Not Applicable Comments 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 Due: 3/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report cc4583df-807d-4c48-9f25-0a85a49b8e9b)

82. Violation Citations Posted (Article XXI.D) (Article XXI.D) (82-02)

Each violation citation did not remain posted for the full year after its effective date. Comments: During the inspection, did not observe prior inspection reports posted for one full year in a visible area. Technical assistance was provided that any inspection reports with violations must be posted for the full year after its effective date. Provider promptly posted inspection reports in the main office, resolving the non-compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 1ae16dd8-0d07-4e98-8ba0-0cb8ffd7fd4b)

76. (76-01)

The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: During the inspection, observed several children's files had expired immunizations. At least four temporary medical exemptions for immunizations were expired upon inspection of the children's files. Please see supplemental page. Technical assistance was provided that children's immunization records must be kept current, especially while the children are in care. Due: 12/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 1ae16dd8-0d07-4e98-8ba0-0cb8ffd7fd4b)

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: During the inspection, observed facility did not have statement on file that was valid for the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting form for staff personnel B.C., D.E., H.S. and D.S. Technical assistance was provided that all staff in contact with children at the facility must have a current and signed form of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting, which is valid for one year. Provider had staff members sign their copies of the form, resolving the non-compliance at the time of the inspection. 69. 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (Article VI.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27) Compliance Compliance Comments Technical assistance was provided for director S.S. to also post their director's credential in a visible location. Observed director credential posted for assistant director at time of inspection. Director posted their credential while inspector was present. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 1ae16dd8-0d07-4e98-8ba0-0cb8ffd7fd4b)

66. (66-03)

There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year. Comments: During the inspection, observed staff member D.E. had begun 40-hour training 9/18/23, but had not yet completed training requirements as of the inspection date 12/16/25. Observed staff member was directly supervising infants during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that once training begins within 90 days of employment within the childcare industry, staff personnel have one year to complete training requirements. 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) Noncompliance Due: 12/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 1ae16dd8-0d07-4e98-8ba0-0cb8ffd7fd4b)

58. (58-04)

The name of In the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not conspicuously posted. Comments: During the inspection, did not observe person in charge in absense of operator/director conspicuously posted. Technical assistance was provided that a person in charge/chain in command needs to be visibly posted in the facility. Provider posted person in charge. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 1ae16dd8-0d07-4e98-8ba0-0cb8ffd7fd4b)

31. (31-10)

The following equipment and/or toys were unsanitary: [infant playground tree set]. (Section 11.1, number 2) (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Safety [SR] Comments: During the inspection, observed the infant playground tree play set had spiders and spider webs throughout the equipment. Technical assistance was provided that the spider and webs must be removed. Equipment must be kept clean and maintained. 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 Compliance Comments Observed instances of completed accident/incident reporting in the children's files. 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 Compliance Comments During the inspection, observed daily attendance logs were complete with real-time information and with the groups. 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance Compliance Comments Observed field trip permission slip documentation in the children's files. 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) Compliance 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 No pets or animals observed on the premises. 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 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 1ae16dd8-0d07-4e98-8ba0-0cb8ffd7fd4b)

31. (31-02)

A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [infant playground]. Comments: During the inspection, observed a protruding metal wire with green covering from the artificial tree root leg of the play set on the infant playground. This sharp/jagged piece of wiring, that used to have a gold flower cover like the one adjacent to it, is a hazard for the infants. Technical assistance was provided that the broken play set section poses a hazard to children and must be repaired. Due: 12/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 1ae16dd8-0d07-4e98-8ba0-0cb8ffd7fd4b)

15. (15-02)

The wall in the [2-year-olds ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint ]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: During the inspection, observed peeling paint in the 2 -year-olds' classroom. Technical assistance was provided that walls must be in good repair, and the peeling paint must be addressed/repaired. 16. Storage (Article X.A and C) (Article X.A and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance Compliance Comments Observed water dispensers throughout the classrooms with cups. 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 Due: 12/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 1ae16dd8-0d07-4e98-8ba0-0cb8ffd7fd4b)

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

The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [4] were required and [0] were provided. Comments: At the time of the inspection, one water fountain was observed, located in the main foyer/indoor open classroom. The director confirmed when asked that the water fountain is not operating/working, and that the children bring their water bottles to the facility daily. The director also stated that a water jug is utilized to refill children's water bottles. Technical assistance was given that water jugs will not be an acceptable form of providing drinking water to the children for sanitation reasons. Per every 30 children, there must be one working water fountain. The facility's capacity is 122, so 4 water fountains must be available for drinking. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-03. View official inspection document (report 7f76a9fe-a30c-4892-987b-17536f3728e5)

15. Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (15-02)

The wall in the [main foyer area ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [several patches of peeling paint]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, several patches of peeling paint were noted on a few walls in the facility. The peeling paint patches were at level with small children, posing a health hazard. Technical assistance was provided that peeling point poses a hazard to children. The director at the time of the inspection submitted a work order to maintenance for the peeling paint to be retouched and repaired. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-03. View official inspection document (report 7f76a9fe-a30c-4892-987b-17536f3728e5)

11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (11-05)

Items, namely, [paper plates and cups, and papers ], which were not required for diaper changing were observed on the diaper changing table. General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, after opening the diaper changing table cabinets, the inspector observed paper plates and paper cups in the changing table. Additionally, there were educational program materials, books, and paper stored under the diaper changing table. Technical assistance was provided that the diaper changing table should only have items related to diapering present. The inspector communicated the additional items listed must be removed from the changing table and stored elsewhere. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the director confirmed the facility does not offer nighttime care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-03. View official inspection document (report 7f76a9fe-a30c-4892-987b-17536f3728e5)