KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #774

11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (11-02)

3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: Toxins were accessible in the unlocked janitor closet. The closet was locked during inspection. Additionally, a toxin labeled restroom cleaner was accessible in the 3 year old bathroom. It was removed during inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-26. View official inspection document (report 5fb2ee21-83eb-46d4-b768-78e3876be7e7)

02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-01)

4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications. Comments: The directors credential for this director expired on April 21, 2026. There is currently no credentialed director. This facility is being placed on a provisional license. 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Not Monitored 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Not Monitored RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Not Monitored 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Not Monitored FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-21. View official inspection document (report a8cdf62f-8a86-46ba-94c7-73e3984e3de2)

45. (45-04)

Sec. 7-12(c ), Ordinance: If the local licensing agency issues a written report of any investigation or inspection, the child care arrangement must display the report in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. The child care arrangement must also post each Notice of Violation issued by the local licensing agency. If the child care arrangement has elected to contest the issuance of a Notice of Violation and has provided written notice to the local licensing agency of its request for a hearing, a copy of the written request for a hearing may also be posted. Unless the Notice of Violation is dismissed after hearing by a hearing officer, the Notice of Violation and description of corrective action, if any, taken by the child care arrangement must remain posted for one year after the date of the Notice of Violation. This area was out of compliance in that [see narrative] were not posted. Comments: The previous inspection report was posted during this visit. Based on the results of this inspection, this facility is recommended for a regular license. 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments Fire Inspection conducted: 12/2/25 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report 385883c0-3856-434a-a297-b560f75f02b0)

43. (43-04)

Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [see narrative]. Comments: The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. A work order was put in during inspection. 44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report 385883c0-3856-434a-a297-b560f75f02b0)

29. (29-09)

6, Handbook: Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Program [SR] Comments: Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. This was completed during inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report 385883c0-3856-434a-a297-b560f75f02b0)

05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance NULL (05-01)

Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. Comments: This was missing for one staff member. It was obtained during inspection. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Compliance Comments Ratios observed during inspection: Infants/Ones 2:6, Ones 1:6, Twos 1:10, Twos 1:11, Threes 1:17, VPK 1:19 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report 385883c0-3856-434a-a297-b560f75f02b0)

03. (03-03)

4.2.2, Handbook: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(d)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within twelve (12) months of date of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Comments: This was missing for one staff member. It was completed during inspection. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report 385883c0-3856-434a-a297-b560f75f02b0)

02. (02-04)

Sec. 7-30(c), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members. Comments: This was missing for two staff members. It was obtained during inspection. 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report 385883c0-3856-434a-a297-b560f75f02b0)

50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook (50-01)

Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: Upon arrival in the VPK class, there was no evidence of attendance. It was retrieved from the four year old classroom during inspection. Additionally, when asked how many children were present in two of the classes, staff did not know head count when compared to the attendance records. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-14. View official inspection document (report 0b929e79-0d17-4061-a29b-6ec3e90969d2)

07. (07-05)

Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [see narrative]. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: During this inspection, the fours class was left unsupervised during naptime. An additional teacher arrived during inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-14. View official inspection document (report 0b929e79-0d17-4061-a29b-6ec3e90969d2)

07. (07-06)

7-33(d), Ordinance: When children are napping, the child care direct supervision requirements set forth below shall apply in addition to the staffing ratio requirements: (1) If any of the napping children are under 12 months of age, there must be one child care staff member for every four children. (2) If any of the napping children are under 2 years but over 12 months of age, there must be one child care staff member for every six children. (3) If the napping children are all at least two years of age but none are three years of age or older, there must be one child care staff member for every 22 children. (4) If the napping children are all at least three years of age, there must be one child care staff member for every 30 children. A staff-to-child ratio of [1] staff for [26] children was observed. Comments: During this inspection, there were 26 children ages two and three being supervised by one teacher. An additional teacher arrived during inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-14. View official inspection document (report 0b929e79-0d17-4061-a29b-6ec3e90969d2)

18. (18-01)

2.6, Handbook: Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The facility's written plan of scheduled activities did not meet requirements in that [see narrative]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: During this inspection, the activity plan was not being followed in various classrooms. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)

50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (50-01)

Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an attendance roster for the children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: During this inspection, inaccurate attendance was observed in each classroom except one. They were corrected during inspection. SCHOOL READINESS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)

44. (44-07)

2.5.2(F-G), Handbook: Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted; ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, a second and different child care personnel must conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and sign, date and record the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. Procedures were not followed in that [see narrative]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: During this inspection, the transportation logs for previous weeks were observed. Two signatures were not observed each time children arrived at the school nor was a visual sweep observed during today's inspection. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Compliance Comments The providers license expires on __3/31/25_____. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by __3/14/25_____ or the renewal license may be denied. 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form Compliance 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments Fire Inspection conducted: 1/17/25 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)

33. (33-16)

3.9.1(A)(9), Handbook: A food preparation area shall be clean and free of dust, dirt, food particles, and grease deposits. The following was observed in the food preparation area [see narrative]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: During this inspection, residue was observed on the freezer door and on the floors between and around the refrigerator and freezer. 34. Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. Nutritional Meals and Snacks Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance CHILDRENS RECORDS 36. Enrollment Information Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: D. Enrollment information shall include parental/guardian consent for child care personnel to have access to childs records Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. 37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)

24. (24-01)

3.7(H), Handbook: Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom. The restroom was not supplied with [see narrative]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: During this inspection, toilet paper was not observed in the three year old's bathroom. Unflushed toilets were observed throughout. 25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 26. Handwashing Facilities and Use Group: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance HEALTH PROGRAM 27. Written Instructions for Serious Illness/Injury: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 6.2 First Aid Kit Minimum Requirements A. At least one first aid kit must be maintained on the premises at all times. The kit(s) must be accessible to the child care personnel at all times and kept out of the reach of children. If the first aid kit is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or first aid supplies. First aid kits or supplies must be restocked after each use. B. A first aid kit must be accessible and available to child care personnel when children are participating on field trips, during transporting, and other activities away from the facility. C. Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes), and 12. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)

22. (22-03)

3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: During this inspection, various disconnected outdoor play equipment was observed including the blue slide and white stairs on the older children's playground. A door jamb cover was loose on the younger children's playground. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)

20. (20-04)

3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: During this inspection, tightly fitted sheets were not observed on all the cribs. They were changed during inspection. 21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)

11. (11-02)

3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: During this inspection, toxic substances were accessible to children as both doors of the janitor closet were found to be unlocked two different times. They were locked both times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)

10. (10-13)

3.1(A), Handbook: 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. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: During this inspection: -residue was observed on the lower portion of most walls and cabinets throughout the facility -warping was observed at the bottom of the half doors, and several shelves and cabinets throughout the facility. -the right door on the diaper changing cabinet in the infant room was hung crookedly -stained carpets were observed 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)

03. (03-14)

All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: This training was not observed for three staff members. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report 83fa8a29-409b-4558-be52-4deb52d47c72)