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11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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. Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: There was a closet unlocked in the 3 year old classroom that contained chemicals that were accessible to children. There was a cabinet unlocked in the schoolage room that contained bleach bottle. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report 7d66cff2-faf7-4d58-be50-400a0287eb1f)

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. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: There is insufficient ground covering on both playgrounds. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report 7d66cff2-faf7-4d58-be50-400a0287eb1f)

48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (48-05)

3.8.5(A) and (B), 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. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. The facility failed to conduct emergency preparedness drills as required. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The emergency preparedness drill log did not include drills for the months of May, June, July, August, September and October. Compliance Comments The insurance policy is valid until 12/3/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-07. View official inspection document (report 7b31be0a-b4c7-4c3b-a2a0-b032eb1f481a)

19. Napping Space Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (19-04)

3.6.1(G) and (H), Handbook: Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets. The storage of bedding and/or linens was not sanitary. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: At the time of this inspection it was noted that the cots with the bed linen on them were being stored in the two year old bathroom. Staff stated they had just placed the bedding on the cots. Staff was informed that the costs could not be stored in the bathroom. Cots were moved to the back closet in the classroom at the time of this inspection. 20. Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 21. Outdoor Play Space 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 2024-11-21. View official inspection document (report 8c94b97e-df70-4304-8cf6-187c3e050341)

22. (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: At the time of this inspection the following concerns were noted on the outdoor play space: On the large playground the metal side of the stairs leading to the climbing structure was observed to be getting soft and need to be repaired. The yellow rails on the climbing structure need to be cleaned and repainted to prevent rust on the exposed metal parts. Clean the blue climbing stairs. Paint all parts of the equipment where the metal is showing. On the smaller playground clean all plastic equipment. Remove the broken plastic seesaw (done during inspection). Clean the drinking fountain on a daily basis(remove all mulch from the basin area. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-21. View official inspection document (report 8c94b97e-df70-4304-8cf6-187c3e050341)

42. Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (42-03)

6.4(A) and (D), Handbook:All accidents and incidents that occur while a child is in the care of program staff must be documented on the same day they occur.The documentation must be maintained for one year. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form.Documentation of an accident/incident was not provided on the day it occurred. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: Complaint alleges that a child pinched KC on 10/15/2024. The parent did not receive a report. The ones who reported what happened were the children. The parent discussed with Ms. Jan about the bruise on the child's arm. A statement was made to the student advising not to pinch her because she will tell everything to mom later on. A complaint inspection was conducted on 10/22/2024 and a statements from the director and teacher was received. Per the director (JL), the incident happened on Monday, 10/14/2024. KC had her hands around another child's neck when a different child asked her to stop. She didn't stop so the child pinched her to get her to stop doing that to the little boy. Per the teacher (TJ), she and another teacher were on the playground when the incident happened. She was looking the other way at other children when she heard the commotion. She was closes to the kids so she rushed to them but by the time she got to them, the little girl had already been pinched. She observed KT grabbing the child by the neck and the other little girl pinching KT. It all happened very fast but she was able to separate them after that. An accident/incident report was created and signed by the parents on the following day 10/15/2024. Technical assistance was provided on completing incident reports in its entirety and on the date of occurrence. This complaint is Substantiated for not documenting the incident on the same day it occurred. 43. Field Trip Notification/Permission Group: Sec. 7-8.09, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 44. Written Release Procedures Group: Sec. 7-8.10, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored TRANSPORTATION 45. Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and 402.305, FS Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-22. View official inspection document (report 27c85980-0413-4396-9e3a-70f2061f4cb9)