CORNERSTONE PRESCHOOL

07. (07-04)

Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: There shall be at least one child care staff member providing direct supervision at all times when one or more children are present. At no time shall any children be left alone for any reason without direct supervision by a child care staff member. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity in the same room or within a designated outdoor play area, and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group at all times during the day, including during meals, napping, and transportation of children 2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [incident where child was left in transportation vehicle]. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: Provider self-reported the following incident: On 5/28/2025, a child was left alone/without adult supervision in the vehicle during morning drop-off. Findings: An on-site investigation was conducted on 5/29/2025. A statement from the Owner was received and video footage of incident was reviewed. Per the Owner T.D., the school provides morning transportation from home to the school and afternoon transportation from school to home. On this specific incident, on 5/28/2025, the children were picked up in the morning and brough to the school at around 8AM. There are two drop-off locations (East side and West side). The East side is the school's transportation vehicle drop-off location and the West side is the parent's drop-off location (car loop). On 5/28/2025, the driver A.A. dropped off on the west side instead. The staff person assigned to receive children on the west side is not trained to unload the children from the vehicle but she felt pressured to unload them. After unloading them, the driver parked under a tree and went home early because she felt sick. About an hour later, another child's father heard a cry coming from the school's vehicle and alerted the school staff that a child was left in the school van. The staff opened the van and let the child out. The child's eyes were bloodshot red and he was hot and red from the heat. The owner took the child inside and placed ice packs under his arms, on his neck and back. Herself and other staff members provided water to the child. They called the driver and asked her to return to school because she had to speak to the parents. After tending to the child, they contacted the parents who came and had a conversation with the driver of the vehicle. Videos of incident were viewed and the following was observed: Video 1 At 7:59, Van B, is seen pulling into the parking lot. The driver got out of the vehicle and opened the passenger side sliding door. Approx. 9 children hop off the van and she closes the door behind them. The driver has a conversation with the admin. assistant and hands her an item. She then walks back around the vehicle and climbs on the driver seat. At 8:01AM, she pulled away and parked under a shaded parking spot in the parking lot. At 8:02AM, she walks out of the vehicle and toward the school entrance. From 8:02AM - 9:17AM, the child was in the van unnoticed until a couple walked by and approached the van after something appeared to catch their attention. The male goes to the school doors to notify the staff. At approx. 9:20AM, the staff come outside and learn that a child was left in the van. Video 2 Per the second video's date and time stamp on 5/28/2025 at 9:21AM, Teacher A.F. is seen running toward the van. One side of the van is in camera view and the rest of the van is blocked by a tree. The teacher is seen walking out of camera view toward the right side of the van out of camera view. Then, she is seen coming back into camera view with the child. The Owner is seen running toward the teacher and child. She takes the child from the teacher and leads the child inside the school. It was determined that the child was left in the van, without adult supervision, from 8:02AM until 9:21AM. A Class 1 non-compliance and Notice of Violation is being issued. 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 12. Facility Storage Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance Not Monitored 13. Inside Temperature/Ventilation Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report 0925cdfc-190c-4de8-89c1-818d62599813)

43. (43-12)

2.5.4(F)(1), Handbook: Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: (a.) The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. (b.) The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. (c.) The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. (d.) The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. (e.) The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. The vehicle alarm does not meet requirements in that [The vehicle alarm is not in working order] Transportation [SR] Comments: During the course of a complaint inspection where a child was left unattended inside the vehicle on 5/28/2025, the following non- compliance related to the incident was confirmed; The alarm's deactivation mechanism was installed but "not activated" as per the alarm system announcement. In this instance, the driver is seen on video parking the vehicle and getting off it without deactivating the alarm. During my visit on 5/30/2025, the vehicle alarm was checked and it is not in working order. When the vehicle is turned off, the alarm states that it is not activated. I could not get further information from the owner about how long the children have been transported with an inactive alarm. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report 0925cdfc-190c-4de8-89c1-818d62599813)

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 [The driver did not conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle. ]. Transportation [SR] Comments: During the course of a complaint inspection where a child was left unattended inside the vehicle on 5/28/2025, the following non- compliance related to the incident was confirmed; Per the school owner's statement and as evidenced by the transportation log and video of incident; The driver failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. The second person also failed to conduct a sweep of the vehicle. The transportation logs were not signed and/or dated to verify that all children were accounted for. Due to the severity of this incident, the non-compliance is being escalated to a Class 1 Non-compliance and a Notice of Violation is being issued. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report 0925cdfc-190c-4de8-89c1-818d62599813)

45. (45-09)

Secs. 7-12(a) and (g), Ordinance: Child care arrangements subject to licensure or registration under this chapter are subject to investigation and inspection without prior notice by the local licensing agency (including inspections of the physical site of the child care arrangement and access to personnel and records) during the child care arrangements regular business hours to ensure compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter. No person shall hinder, resist, or oppose an employee or agent of the local licensing agency in the performance of their duties under this section or knowingly provide false statements or documents or misrepresent their identity to an employee or agent of the local licensing agency. Facility denied the licensing authority access to the child care facility, personnel and/or records during the hours of operation. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: During the course of a complaint inspection related to supervision, this non-compliance is being issued. The van driver denied to provide a statement to the licensing authority when asked to provide one. She stated that her lawyer had to be on a three-way call in order for her to provide a statement. When asked for the lawyer's information so that Child Care Licensing can arrange a time to speak, she refused to provide it. The school owner provided a statement on the initial visit, 5/29/2025. On 5/30/2025, new information was received from the owner about which van he child was left in. When i returned on 6/3/2025 for the continuation of my inspection, the owner stated that she would not be providing any statements without her lawyer present. 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 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report 0925cdfc-190c-4de8-89c1-818d62599813)

47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook (47-01)

3.8.2 (A), Handbook: 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. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: During this inspection it was found that the fire inspection had expired. Compliance Comments Fire drills was conducted on 3/10/25 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-20. View official inspection document (report 8a18c3f1-98c7-408a-b993-ed73867a3c3d)

22. (22-01)

3.12(B), Handbook: All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. The [The red and yellow metal bus/red fire truck need to be re-anchored. ] was not securely anchored or adequately spaced. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The red and yellow metal bus/red fire truck need to be re-anchored. Due: 11/20/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report 554a7d98-ba79-493a-8b30-9049d48fcace)

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: A pedal was broken on the red merry go round. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report 554a7d98-ba79-493a-8b30-9049d48fcace)

02. Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, 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 meet the minimum qualifications. Staff Requirement [SR] Comments: The facility has no credential director since June 21, 2024. A provisional license was issue. 03. Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.04, Ordinance Not Monitored 05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance Not Monitored 06. Substitute List Group: Sec. 7-8.08, Ordinance Not Monitored 07. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-8.03, Ordinance Not Monitored RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report fb33c603-05d0-4613-a03e-5cd63203eec3)