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10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (10-14)

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. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: During the inspection which took place on a rainy day, a water leak was observed on the kitchen ceiling. Water was also observed accumulating on the kitchen floor as result of the leak. Due: 7/14/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-23. View official inspection document (report 29faf067-b552-42f5-bfb1-8ba8c565b6cb)

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. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The fire extinguishers tags were observed expired. The expiration date was May 2026. The fire inspection was conducted on 2/12/2026. Compliance Comments The last drill documented on the emergency drill log was on 5/20/2026. Due to inclement weather, the fire drill in the presence of the childcare licensing specialist was not conducted during this inspection. The fire drill and process of evacuation will be monitored during the next revisit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-23. View official inspection document (report 29faf067-b552-42f5-bfb1-8ba8c565b6cb)

09. (09-02)

2.8(A-B), and (F)(1-9), Handbook: The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: the use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; exposing a child to extremes temperature; rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forcing or restricting movement; lifting or moving by grasping clothing; covering a childs head; isolating a child in an adjacent room, hallway, closet, darkened area, play area, or any other area where the child cannot be seen or supervised; binding, tying or restrict movement, or taping the mouth; using or withholding food or beverages as a punishment; toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child; any form of emotional abuse, including rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, isolating, or corrupting a child; any abuse or maltreatment of a child; abusive, profane, or sarcastic language or verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks in front of the child or about the child or childs family; placing a child in a crib/portable crib for a time-out or for disciplinary reasons. A method of discipline was used that was inappropriate in that [Profane language was used in front of the children]. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: A complaint allegation was received alleging that a staff member was loud and aggressive and insisted that the school policy was that mom has to call to release a child to the aunt even if the aunt is on the pick up form. The aunt said a cultural phrase in creole that translates to the children shouldnt be being watched by the pigs. One of the creole speaking children overheard this and told the teacher the aunt had called the teacher a pig. At this point the staff member in the hall charged toward the aunt who was now holding her baby niece to leave. the caller reports that the staff member got in her face and started yelling curse words and threats of physical harm. The other teacher that was sitting at the desk in the hall then jumped up and got between them and told the aunt to go (leave). the staff member continued to yell and swear at the aunt. the staff member said IDGAF who you call. Both staff members began yelling and swearing at the aunt. Yelling, threatening physical harm, and swearing. Caller also states the children using the hall as a classroom heard the screaming, yelling, threatening, and swearing, this all happened in front of them and the baby that was in her hands. FINDINGS: A complaint inspection was conducted on 3/6/2026 and statements were received from the teachers (Ms.S.S. and Ms. T.T., Ms. L.S.M.) Full statements contained in the complaint form. Per Ms. S.S., the childs aunt came in behind another parent and she didnt see her. Normally, she asks for I.D. If she doesnt know who the individual picking up is. In this instance, the childs parent didnt call to notify the school that another individual would be picking up, and the schools policy is that the parent has to call before sending someone to pick up the child. Ms. S.S. asked for an I.D. and the aunt seemed upset and started giving her an attitude. She also seemed upset because she saw the cut on the childs hand was small and didnt believe it warranted a speedy pickup of the child. The conversation escalated when Ms.S.S. heard the mom speaking creole with the toddler teacher. She heard the word /kochon/ and believed that the aunt was calling her a pig. Some words were said between the two as the aunt was walking toward the exit door. She did say some offensive words in response to the aunt offending her first. Per Ms. T.T., the aunt and Ms. S.S. were going back and forth in the hallway and near the double doors in the lobby. The argument started in the hallway and went into the lobby where she separated them. She had to step in between them, move Ms.S.S. back away from the lobby area, and into the hallway. Then, the aunt started yelling at Ms. T.T. until she got her to leave and close the door. Profanity was used by the staff member and aunt. I asked Ms. S.S. if the children were in the hallway during the altercation to which she replied that the children were in the hallway because she had to take parent payments. She stated that she cursed at the aunt when they were already by the exit door so it wasnt in front of the children. After reviewing all statements, I determined that the exit door is close to the hallway and the children did witness the altercation. After the incident, Ms. S.S. stated that the children came up to her to make sure she was okay or to give her a hug. Ms.T.T. also stated that the children were there and could hear the argument, as well as the child being picked up, Z. because she was in the aunts arms. This complaint is substantiated and a non-compliance is being issued as the use of derogatory remarks and profane language was used in front of the children. TA was provided on refraining from using such language and calling emergency services if an individual must be removed from the premises. 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 2026-03-06. View official inspection document (report a58e2ddb-d89b-4f31-b939-befc47f24032)

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 below]. Comments: Vehicle with VIN # ending in 4034 was inspected during todays inspection. The annual inspection was conducted on 3/11/2025. The vehicle insurance policy expires on 11/18/2026.The vehicle signage does not meet the size requirements. The name of the childcare facility must be displayed on each side panel in six-to-eight-inch letters. 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 Compliance Comments The facility license expires on 3/31/2026. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 2/19/2025 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 The fire inspection was conducted on 3/12/2025.The fire extinguishers were serviced in May 2025. Due: 3/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 020fe133-da79-4ff3-a41e-b083d8f39508)

25. (25-07)

3.10.2(B), Handbook: Hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surfaces that have been touched must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs. Staff did not wash hands after diapering/toileting a child. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: The diaper changing procedure was not followed. A teacher was observed not changing her disposable gloves and washing her hands after each individual diaper change. The changing pad was not clean or sanitized after each use. The diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report eaedc8f7-19ac-4ef7-84a2-00d274c64028)

11. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (11-12)

3.1(A) and (G), 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.Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine.This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling.Areas of the facility were found to not be clean, sanitary or well maintained Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: The following areas were found in need of repair: -A stain was observed on a ceiling tile at the VPK B classroom. - Kitchen's handwashing sink needs to be cleaned - Bathroom's sink needs to be cleaned. - Water leak was observed from the kitchen ceiling. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-07. View official inspection document (report 52f831df-928a-48d3-8c8f-07d4f00a1af4)