Dolphin Montessori Children's House Inc South

23. (23-02)

The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed no current and approved fire inspection. T.A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Last fire drill was conducted on 11/5/2025, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 10/8/2025, One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 3/6/2025, and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority remains to be completed, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 11/5/2025, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 6/2/2025. Fire inspection 10/25/2024 Fire extinguisher 8/25 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments The program does not provide meals and snacks; however, staff ensures parents/legal guardian provides nutritional food for children. Due: 6/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 12523ad8-4790-4af8-b7b1-364cc13e4e62)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed areas of the facility in need of repairs, Floorboard in 12-year-old room with holes, ceiling in 12-year-old room with discoloration from water damage and coming off and ceiling in the back room/Aftercare room with water damage that is in the process of removal. Per provider he has the materials to repair these, and these damages were caused by the last storm in July 4rth. T.A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Due: 8/11/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-10. View official inspection document (report 200f1ca4-c84d-4d32-85c6-5a57fdd50fe5)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed expired immunization forms for children listed in supplemental. T.A. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65-C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. Due: 8/11/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-10. View official inspection document (report 200f1ca4-c84d-4d32-85c6-5a57fdd50fe5)

12. (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed facility in need of repairs for the 1 year old room with gaps and wholes in the floor, chipping floor paint in infant floor play area, and door leading to infant play area with missing wood piece at the bottom of the door, ceiling on the outside in need of repair. T.A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 2ba4f2b3-67f1-4c82-9a60-ef415bd7927c)

17. (17-06)

The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed several areas of the fence needed repairs due to broken pieces that create gaps between the fence and have nails exposed. Old fence also needs to be removed. T.A. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build- up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 2ba4f2b3-67f1-4c82-9a60-ef415bd7927c)

23. (23-08)

The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[drills for the month of august, september and october]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed fire drill log missing drills for August, September and October. One fire drill was completed at the time of inspection. T.A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. Last fire drill was conducted on 11/4/2024 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11/4/2024 One fire drill during napping/sleeping times remains to be completed, and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 11/4/2024, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 2/26/2024, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 7/22/2024. Fire inspection 10/25/2024 Fire extinguisher 7/2024 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments The program does not provide meals and snacks; however, staff ensures parents/legal guardian provides nutritional food for children. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 2ba4f2b3-67f1-4c82-9a60-ef415bd7927c)

28. (28-02)

Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed bottles in the fridge without first and last names. Fixed at the time of inspection when staff labeled bottles. T.A. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 2ba4f2b3-67f1-4c82-9a60-ef415bd7927c)

34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)

The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential, provider has submitted their documents which are pending review for approval. T.A. To maintain an active Director Credential at either level, candidates must complete the renewal section of the CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A Director Credential renewal, as documented on the Departments training transcript is active for five years from the date of issuance. The completed renewal application, including all required documentation, may be submitted to the Department for review and issuance of a Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential no earlier than one year prior to the end of the active period of the Director Credential. The Director Credential renewal date is determined by the end date of the active period. If a renewal application is received after the end of the active period for the director Credential, the Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application will be reviewed and, if approved, a certificate will be issued with a renewal date of five years from the date the completed renewal application was processed. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Per provider, prescription and nonprescription medication is not dispensed and none was observed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 2ba4f2b3-67f1-4c82-9a60-ef415bd7927c)

43. (43-10)

The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [September signatures were missing ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of September. 10 of 24 childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: Afterschool T.A. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. 5 Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com . Compliance Comments All 4 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 1 was updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 2ba4f2b3-67f1-4c82-9a60-ef415bd7927c)