HOPEWELL PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

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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 [Caution Transporting Children did not meet the 6" requirement. ]. Comments: The letters for "Caution Transporting Children" did not meet the 6" requirement. 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 12/31/2025. All areas which fail to comply during this inspection must be brought into compliance by the due date, otherwise the issuance of a Provisional/probation license maybe recommended or 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 on 12/09/2024. Due: 11/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 89eaf98e-eaf2-497e-bc23-5307874f85f5)

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Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [See below] child care personnel for [See below] children is required. A ratio of [See below] child care personnel for [See below] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the 1 year old classroom had mixed ages up to 3 year old's during naptime. There were a total of 10 children present with 1 staff member in the classroom. All of the children were not sleeping during the time of this inspection. The 1 year old classroom is required to keep a 1 to 6 ratio at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report a3eb3633-83a7-4b0e-9b9d-4c4a193ae0be)

20. Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (20-08)

Sec. 7-38(b)(2), Ordinance: Mobiles hanging above cribs or play yards are prohibited when infants are napping or sleeping in the crib or play yard; and no items shall be contained inside, attached to, or hung on any crib or play yard, including, but not limited to, pillows, toys, stuffed animals, bumper pads, bibs, blankets, quilts, or comforters. Infants may use pacifiers while napping or sleeping, provided such pacifiers are not tied or fastened to the infants clothing or to the crib or play yard. Items such as [See below]were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: During the inspection, there were two cribs with various items placed in them as storage. The ordinance was brought back into compliance during the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report a3eb3633-83a7-4b0e-9b9d-4c4a193ae0be)

20. Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (20-11)

Sec. 7-38(b)(7), Ordinance: All licensees must implement, maintain, and comply with a written policy on providing an infant safe sleep environment that complies with this chapter. There was no safe sleep policy on file. Comments: The staff member present during the inspection did not have proof of the required Safe Sleep training course. Due: 7/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report a3eb3633-83a7-4b0e-9b9d-4c4a193ae0be)

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 play structure had a few areas where rust and sharp edges were present. This needs to be repaired or replaced. Not Applicable Comments Food prepared at the facility. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report a3eb3633-83a7-4b0e-9b9d-4c4a193ae0be)

25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (25-01)

3.10.2(E), Handbook: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: The director stated the children were changed in the children's bathroom while they were in this classroom using the napping cot as a surface. This is an inadequate surface because it is not impermeable. This was brought back into compliance during this inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report a3eb3633-83a7-4b0e-9b9d-4c4a193ae0be)

34. Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (34-03)

3.9.5(B), Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. 3.9.6(B), Handbook: The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, the facility staff must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Bottles, sippy cups or food were not labeled and/or stored properly. Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: There were 2 bottles in the refrigerator that did not have the child's first and last name on them. This was brought back into compliance during this inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report a3eb3633-83a7-4b0e-9b9d-4c4a193ae0be)

50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook (50-02)

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 accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: During this inspection the 3's and 4's classroom did not have an accurate attendance record for the children in her care. The staff member counted the number of children she had while I was present and requesting that information from her. This was brought back into compliance during this inspection. The ProCare attendance record matched the correct number of student's in the classroom. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Laura Starnes Date: 07/16/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Kimberly Stanley Date: 07/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report a3eb3633-83a7-4b0e-9b9d-4c4a193ae0be)

02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-04)

Sec. 7-30(b), 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: 2 staff members did not have proof of education on file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 75c39471-bcae-4dba-a856-72900d0c8b40)

03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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: 1 staff did not have the 5 hour early literacy completed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 75c39471-bcae-4dba-a856-72900d0c8b40)

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2.5.1(B), Handbook: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: A current driver's physical was not observed for the driver. Due: 12/16/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-09. View official inspection document (report 4903ae36-4788-4322-887e-888991eb2b90)

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2.5.1(B), Handbook: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. The facilitys driver did not have the certificate(s) of course completion for first aid and CPR. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: A current first aid/cpr certificate was not observed for the driver. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-09. View official inspection document (report 4903ae36-4788-4322-887e-888991eb2b90)

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4.2.6, Handbook: All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file. The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR] Comments: Transportation training was not observed for the driver or other personnel that participate in the transportation of children. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Compliance Comments Based on the results of this inspection, this facility is recommended for a provisional license. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-09. View official inspection document (report 4903ae36-4788-4322-887e-888991eb2b90)

10. Child Discipline: DCF Handbook (10-09)

2.8 (B), Handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and or/expulsion policies. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: A complaint allegation was received alleging that KT was hit by a teacher. The teacher hit the child twice on his shoulders on each side. The child moved back and the teacher hit him two more times. The teacher's name is Ms.Shaunette. The teacher was suspended by the Director (Kimberly Stanley) but the teacher is to return and the parent does not think the teacher should return to teach. The child stated that it happens "all the Time". A complaint inspection was conducted on 10/2/2024 and a statement from the director (K. Stanley) was received. Per the director, the teacher called her and told her what she did because she was not at the school when it happened. The next day, she reviewed the cameras and saw where the teacher hit the child with the palm of her hand. The teacher hit him on each shoulder, a total of 3 times. She stated that the teacher was suspended that day for a total of 10 days. They didn't feel she should be terminated being that this is the first incident they had with the teacher. Director was asked if she reviewed other days/hours to see if it has happened before to which she stated no. She went back and skimmed through after and notified me that no, she did not see her do this on any other occasion. Per the teacher, this was out of character in her part. She has asked for help before because the child is disruptive and has caused the other classmates to also misbehave. In this incident, she had done a lot of redirecting for this child and the incident happened in the afternoon. She felt so bad that she reported herself to the Director. Video footage reviewed and the following was observed; The teacher was seen raising her hand up and hitting him on each shoulder with the palm of her hand. As he walked away, she was seen raising her hand up again and slapping him a third time. The camera does not show where the third hit landed because the child was out of camera view. This complaint is substantiated and a non-compliance is being issued. Director was given technical assistance to provide more support to the teachers to prevent inappropriate discipline in the future. FACILITY/STORAGE 11. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 12. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 13. Facility Storage Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance Not Monitored 14. Inside Temperature/Ventilation Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 15. Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 16. Phone/Emergency Numbers Posted Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 17. Minimum Number of Staff Members Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance Not Monitored INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACE 18. Useable Indoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 19. Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 20. Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 21. Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-02. View official inspection document (report 76becd2c-f5b2-47ba-8490-2e411091b072)