LIL' RASCALS ACADEMY

44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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 [A second child care personnel did not conduct a second visual sweep.]. Transportation [SR] Comments: ALLEGATION: A five-year-old child was left at the elementary school where she was supposed to be picked up by Lil' Rascals Academy' transportation service. Parent was concerned about the child's safety since the child alleged that she was placed in a different bus and mom was not informed. INVESTIGATION: An onsite investigation was conducted on 10/01/2025 which consisted of interviews with the facility's administrators and staff member in charge of picking up the child. Upon arriving to the facility one of the schools' administrators NP was informed about the incident and stated that the director S.A. was the person that had more information regarding this incident and provided a copy of the transportation log and attendance recorded on 9/26/2025. School director was not on site at the time of the inspection but contacted CCLE via phone. On this conversation, the school director S.A. stated that on 9/26/2025 she noticed one child did not arrived at the center and proceeded to call the elementary school to verify why the child was not ready for pick up. The elementary school did not answer her phone call but returned the call to inform them that the child was left there. Program's director S.A. accessed another approved vehicle and proceeded to pick up the child. According to S.A. the school did not provide clear information of the child's whereabouts, only that the child might have been in the bathroom at the time of dismissal. Both school director S.A. and school staff member K.M in charge of picking up children stated that the standard procedures for pick up are the following: The elementary school placed all children in a group (green group) prior loading the bus • Once children are loading the vehicle, the facility staff member starts checking in children on the transportation log • The facility's staff member only loads all children placed in line by the elementary personnel. • Elementary staff member confirms with a thump up that all children that are supposed to go in this vehicle is complete. • Children that do not load the vehicle are marked absent on the transportation log. • Based on the information gathered, the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED, however this standard is marked as non-compliance since the program failed to follow procedures by not having second childcare personnel signing to verify that all children were counted and that the log is complete. In this case, the driver signed both areas of verification. Technical assistance was provided regarding this standard. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-01. View official inspection document (report b833045f-1eb2-4fc4-9266-4825cc629b92)

22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The following repairs are needed: -landing on play structure is lifting • -several holes in ground covering underneath play structure • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-08. View official inspection document (report 0d8ce866-33a6-4ef1-a95f-188fda01fe9e)

23. Swimming Pool Group: DCF Handbook (23-03)

3.12(H), Handbook: Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited. A wading pool was in use. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: There was a wading pool observed on the playground. This was removed during inspection. TOILET/BATH FACILITY Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO ENSURE ALL TOILET PAPER IS KEPT IN DISPENSER. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-08. View official inspection document (report 0d8ce866-33a6-4ef1-a95f-188fda01fe9e)

45. (45-05)

Sec. 7-11.10(c), Ordinance: A completed application for renewal of a license must be submitted to the local licensing agency at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ensure that a lapse in licensure does not occur. The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application 45 days prior to the license expiration. Comments: The renewal application was due in the CCLE office by November 15, 2024. As of the date of this report, the application has not yet been received. 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Not Monitored 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-22. View official inspection document (report 6e318f60-0bb7-4be3-a0e4-2dbbdba13730)