GLADES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

01. (01-10)

5.2(A), Handbook: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. The five year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. The facility failed to conduct a five year re-screen for child care personnel. Comments: There was a staff member that did not complete the 5 year rescreen. Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO ENSURE PROOF OF EDUCATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN EVERY STAFF FILE. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report 95b4d8f6-bca3-4af1-bf49-89899f85019e)

05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance (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: There was a staff member that is missing a valid medical statement. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report 95b4d8f6-bca3-4af1-bf49-89899f85019e)

10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (10-24)

Sec. 7-35(j), Ordinance: Exits from a child care facility shall open onto safe, protected, fenced areas, or shall have active audible alert mechanisms to alert child care staff when such doors are opened. A limited exception for the front door will apply provided a child care staff member is present in the immediate vicinity of the front door at all times when the child care facility is open and caring for one or more children. An exit did not meet the requirements in that [see below]. Comments: The doors in the VPK-A, VPK-B, VPK-C, and 3(A) are missing alarms. Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED REGARDING STORING HANDBAGS SECURELY. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report 95b4d8f6-bca3-4af1-bf49-89899f85019e)

47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook (47-05)

3.8.2(B), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained. Comments: At the time of this inspection it was noted that the fire extinguishers in the preschool had not been serviced this year. fire inspection was conducted on 11/07/2024 Compliance Comments last fire drill conducted 11/26/2024. Facility provided evidence of having conducted monthly drills. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report ee8ea3c7-cf55-4d2b-8142-108bb6530813)