PINES PREP ACADEMY

45. (45-03)

Sec. 7-11.06, Ordinance: Whenever a licensed child care facility is sold or the ownership is changed, the new or prospective owner or designated representative of the prospective owner shall make application to the local licensing agency for a new license at least forty- five (45) days prior to the date of the change of ownership. Every child care facility shall receive approval for a license prior to the time a new owner assumes any responsibility for the facility. Ownership of the facility has changed and an application has not been received. Comments: CCLE was notified of a change of ownership on April 7, 2026. The office was not given 45 days notification. The assigned quality assurance specialist is working with new owner to obtain the license. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report f94703ff-2c1f-4e61-9c46-bfa8c37481b9)

43. (43-01)

Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good repair at all times. Vehicles must be cleaned and sanitized routinely. The facility failed to maintain the vehicle as evidenced by [See comments]. Comments: Vehicle with VIN # 3003 was inspected during today's visit, and two back seats were observed with tears. Vehicle alarm, first aid kit, fire extinguisher and seat belts were observed in compliance with transportation requirements. Vehicle insurance is valid until 1/17/26 Vehicle inspection was conducted on 10/15/24. Compliance Comments Transporation log was observed in compliance during today's visit. 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 providers license expires on 09/30/25. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 09/05/25 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) Compliance Compliance Comments Fire inspection was conducted on 6/11/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report ab878100-b4d8-4256-85d8-a14d072eca9b)

14. Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (14-02)

Sec. 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance: Any child care facility with a licensed capacity of 50 children or fewer shall install a minimum of two drinking fountains, including at least one inside the facility and at least one in any outdoor play area. Child care facilities with a licensed capacity of more than 50 children shall have one additional drinking fountain located either inside or outside the facility for each additional 50 children licensed capacity or any fraction thereof. Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements. Electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the outdoor drinking fountain requirements. Water coolers with a hot water feature are prohibited for use by children at child care facilities. The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. An additional [2] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required. Comments: There was a total of three (3) water fountains in the entire facility. An additional of two (2) water fountains are needed based on the licensed capacity of 173. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report 5db67232-fb97-4b44-8089-182304215ff9)