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05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance (05-01)

Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. Comments: 1 staff member did not have a current health statement on file. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Compliance Comments The following ratios were observed: - infants/1s- 3:7 - 18 to 36 months- 3:13 - ages 2.5 to 6 years- 2:15 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-25. View official inspection document (report c286e079-965d-4217-8671-2dd15ae9cf27)

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. Comments: The fire inspection has expired. The last inspection was conducted on 2-3-25. Compliance Comments Fire drill conducted with the licensing monitor during inspection. Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report fcb34cf1-859a-4fd5-8d2a-97dddb122930)

05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance (05-01)

Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. Comments: 1 staff member did not have a current health statement on file. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Due: 3/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report fcb34cf1-859a-4fd5-8d2a-97dddb122930)

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 COMMENTS]. Comments: 1 staff member who began the DCF training more than 15 months ago did not have proof of completing the training on file. Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report fcb34cf1-859a-4fd5-8d2a-97dddb122930)

20. Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (20-04)

3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate. Comments: 3 cribs in the infant room had a sheet that was too loose/too big and not tightly fitted. Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The dirt areas of the playground need to be sodded or covered entirely with mulch. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report 58f25034-061e-4a27-861e-7160bf8f9a98)

17. Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (17-05)

Sec. 7-36(a)(2)(a) and (b), Ordinance: Shock-absorbent matting or floor covering shall be provided in indoor play space areas. In areas in which play equipment is used and the equipment has a climbing height of greater than 18 inches but does not exceed 36 inches, there shall be a shock-absorbent floor covering approved by the local licensing agency. The shock-absorbent floor covering shall extend a minimum of two feet beyond all sides of the equipment. In areas in which play equipment is used and the equipment has a climbing height of greater than 36 inches, there shall be a shock-absorbent matting or floor covering approved by the local licensing agency. The placing of equipment against the wall is permissible. The shock-absorbent matting or floor covering shall extend a minimum of six feet beyond all sides of the equipment, or to the wall if fewer than six feet from that side of the equipment. There was no/inadequate protective surface under the [SEE COMMENTS]. Comments: The indoor climber in the infant room needs to have shock absorbent floor covering that extends a minimum of 2 feet beyond all sides of the equipment. The current floor covering is not shock absorbent and does not extend 2 feet on all sides. The structure is also not flush against a wall/surface on the back end; there is a gap between the structure and the glass door where it is currently positioned. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report 58f25034-061e-4a27-861e-7160bf8f9a98)

48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook (48-13)

3.8.7 (A), Handbook: The facility must have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. The facility did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. Comments: The facility did not have an unusual incidents policy on file The facility must have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. The following types of incidents must be addressed: 1. Lost or missing child; 2. Suspected maltreatment of a child; 3. Injuries or illness requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment; 4. Death of child or child care personnel; 5. Presence of a threatening individual who attempts or succeeds in gaining entrance to the facility The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during inspections on 10/25/24 and 2/24/25, and was cited during the inspection on 7/15/25. 49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Not Monitored 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Due: 9/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report c0a964f2-d5dc-4f0f-80f5-d6914f555e2a)

10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (10-08)

3.3.1(A-C), Handbook: All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children. All rooms do not meet the requirement for sufficient light. Comments: The 18 to 36 months classroom was observed to be too dark at the time of arrival. Although a light was added, the monitor was unable to adequately see and identify the children. Additionally, children were observed with their heads/faces covered with their blanket. Both issues was corrected during the inspection when the window covering was opened, allowing in more light, and the blankets removed from the children's heads/faces. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspection on 2/24/25, and was cited during the inspection on 7/15/25. The issue regarding the sliding glass door in the infant room was observed to be corrected at the time of this inspection. 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 14. Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 15. Phone/Emergency Numbers Posted Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACE 16. Useable Indoor Play Space Group: Secs. 7-37 and 7-48, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Compliance Comments This area, cited for being out of compliance during the inspection on 7/16/25, was found to be in compliance during today's revisit inspection. The indoor climber in the infant room needs to have shock absorbent floor covering approved by the licensing agency that extends a minimum of 2 feet beyond all sides of the equipment; or the climber needs to be removed from the room. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report c0a964f2-d5dc-4f0f-80f5-d6914f555e2a)

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. Comments: The diaper changing pad in the infant room is torn and needs to be replaced. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-07)

4.2.7 and 4.2.7(D), Handbook: Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Sec. 7-30(a)(1), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants must complete four hours of annual in-service training specifically geared to infant care. Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training. Comments: 3 staff members did not have proof of completing the required 10 hours annual in-service for the 2024-2025 year. The staff members need to complete the missing hours by the deadline indicated. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 4.2.7(B), Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority Due: 7/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance (05-01)

Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. Comments: 1 staff member did not have a current statement of good health on file. Due: 7/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

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 COMMENTS] child care personnel for [SEE COMMENTS] children is required. A ratio of [SEE COMMENTS] child care personnel for [SEE COMMENTS] children was observed. Comments: Upon arrival, a ratio of 1 child care personnel for 11 children, ages 18 to 36 months, was observed. There were 3 children present who were under two years of age. A ratio of 2 child care personnel for 11 children is required. The ratio issue came into compliance when a second staff member came into the room. The following ratios were observed: - infants- 3:5 - 18 to 36 months- 1:11 (corrected shortly after arrival to 3:11) - 2.5 to 5- 3:15 Due: 7/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (10-08)

3.3.1(A-C), Handbook: All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children. All rooms do not meet the requirement for sufficient light. Comments: The 18-24 months classroom was observed to be too dark at the time of arrival. The monitor was unable to adequately see and identify the children or staff present. Additionally, children were observed with their heads/faces covered with blankets. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspection on 2/24/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

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. Comments: The sliding glass door in the infant room is not closing correctly/off track and needs to be repaired. Due: 8/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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. Comments: More mulch is on the playground with the blue climbing structure Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

33. Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (33-11)

3.9.1(A)(7), Handbook: The food preparation area must include a separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided. The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [SEE COMMENTS]. Comments: The sinks in the kitchen did not have the proper labeling as required. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspection on 10/25/24, and a verbal reminder during the inspection on 2/24/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook (48-06)

3.8.5(A), Handbook: The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of all children, including children with special needs or chronic medical conditions, during and following an emergency event. The facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan and/or the emergency preparedness plan was incomplete. Comments: The facility did not have an emergency preparedness plan on file. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspections on 10/25/24 and 2/24/25. Due: 7/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook (48-13)

3.8.7 (A), Handbook: The facility must have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. The facility did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. Comments: The facility did not have an unusual incents policy on file. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspections on 10/25/24 and 2/24/25. Compliance Comments Liability insurance expires 11-15-25. Due: 7/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report 14bbb3fa-5cc4-420b-9f78-22500e19faeb)

21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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. Comments: The large climbing dome does not have a fall/use zone of at least 6ft. The dome must be removed from the playground. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-24. View official inspection document (report 0cc2f8cf-367e-4286-a3ec-1bc3b6876d2e)

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 [OUTDOOR ] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required. Comments: The outdoor drinking fountain was not working during the inspection. Additionally, the outdoor sink was not draining properly and needs to be repaired. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-24. View official inspection document (report 0cc2f8cf-367e-4286-a3ec-1bc3b6876d2e)

21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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. Comments: More mulch is needed on the playground. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report aa53ac91-8e36-4439-b408-67b36067cf0c)

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 member who has worked in child care more than 12 months did not have proof of completing the 5-hour literacy training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report aa53ac91-8e36-4439-b408-67b36067cf0c)

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 COMMENTS]. Comments: 5 staff members who have worked in child care more than 15 months did not have proof of completing the 40-hour training. 3 of the 5 staff members cited during this inspection were non-compliant during the inspection conducted on 6/11/24. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report aa53ac91-8e36-4439-b408-67b36067cf0c)