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03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-02)

4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below]. Comments: This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 3/27/2026; during today revisit it was still out of compliance; a deadline extension was granted (5/18/2026); notice of violation may be issue after 5/18/2026. Please see supplemental sheet for additional information. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Not Monitored 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Not Monitored RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Not Monitored Due: 5/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report 92b057e2-f629-4c41-8ad2-e80b1bbe4247)

03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-02)

4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below]. Comments: One staff member did not complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. See supplemental notes. Due: 4/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-27. View official inspection document (report b2aca101-ed96-4602-8311-1bf282238864)

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: The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required, most current fire inspection as conducted 3/24/2025. Note: Fire extinguishers were service 10/2025. Compliance Comments Fire drill conducted 3/6/2026. Due: 4/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-27. View official inspection document (report b2aca101-ed96-4602-8311-1bf282238864)

44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (44-05)

2.5.2(A), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The facility did not have evidence that a log was maintained for children transported. Transportation [SR] Comments: The facility did not have evidence that a log was maintained for children transported on 3/13/2025 at the time the transportation binder was review. TA, A daily log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the childcare facility. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-14. View official inspection document (report 4128169f-2b20-4d68-bf5e-68d3df2705ae)

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: The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required, inspection was conducted 3/12/2024. Fire extinguisher service 11/2024. Compliance Comments Drill was conducted 2/24/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-14. View official inspection document (report 4128169f-2b20-4d68-bf5e-68d3df2705ae)

03. (03-10)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: One staff did not complete the SR preservice training. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report f190b5fc-830f-45a8-be67-fa174fe262ce)

07. (07-01)

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 comment] child care personnel for [see comment] children is required. A ratio of [see comments] child care personnel for [see comment ] children was observed. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: The facility was observed to be out of ratio. Upon arrival monitor observed 1 staff (D.B.) with 18 children ages ones - threes on the playground. Upon entering the facility during the walk through additional classrooms were observed out of ratios. One additional staff arrived 30 minutes later. Ratios' Observed: 1 staff/ 12 children-VPK 1 staff/7 children-Ones (out of ratio) 1 Staff/12 children-Twos/Threes (out of ratio) Technical asstance was provided on additional staff operating the facility when the Director is in the classroom . 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report f190b5fc-830f-45a8-be67-fa174fe262ce)

10. (10-13)

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. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: Repairs required for Relicensing : Clean base of floor molding and thresholds. Repair chip tile in office and keep door closed. Clean bathrooms observed with toilets not flushed and dead roach in shower. In toddler room and twos room secure hanging cords from wall and AC. unit. Remove and replace torn mats. Blankets and bedding need to be stored separately. Replace ceiling tile observed wet. Provide lids on all trash cans and diaper pails. Paint all areas of the facility with peeling paint. Remove sharp adult scissors on cabinet and lock. Remove all supplies on changing table. 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 11/18/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report f190b5fc-830f-45a8-be67-fa174fe262ce)

11. (11-02)

3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: Remove disinfectant spray cans on shelf and lock in closet. Lock Water Heater closet observed open with children's back packs and blankets. Lock storage closet observed with a large paint bucket, a mat and food box on the floor. All toxins need to be locked. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report f190b5fc-830f-45a8-be67-fa174fe262ce)

21. (21-05)

3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The playground surface was insufficient. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: Repair uneven concrete squares in walk way by door observed cracked causing a tripping hazard. Replace green cover ground under swings observed hard. Provide 6" of resilient ground under red climbing bars observed on grass. Provide grass where dirt ground is observed. Remove red garden mulch with strong odor and replace with Child-graded Playground mulch. Provide a minimum of 6 inches of resilience surface under all permanently installed equipment. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report f190b5fc-830f-45a8-be67-fa174fe262ce)

21. (21-11)

3.5(F), Handbook: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply and two exits must be provided. The facilitys fencing was inadequate in that [See comment]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: Replace or repair chain-link fence under the 4 feet requirement. (3.5 feet) Provide privacy cover inside fence to prevent climbing as playground is adjacent to a busy road. (left of building and front) Repair base of fence wood panels in some areas with nail heads. Repair base of fence where large roots are bending fence. Repair crack white walls and secure wires. Repair water fountain sticking and not turning off. Remove wood box secure to wall with nails and splitting in multiple areas. 22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report f190b5fc-830f-45a8-be67-fa174fe262ce)