SMART BEGINNERS PRESCHOOL

07. (07-05)

Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [See comment]. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: Two classrooms side by side were observed with 11 three-year-old children and one staff member. One classroom has a capacity of 7 and the other classroom has a capacity of 5. The children were observed playing between the rooms and getting ready for nap. Children were also observed washing hands in the adjoining bathroom without direct supervision. Technical assistance was provide on past routine visits about supervision in these classrooms and providing additional staff. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report a16696a3-18d8-4593-8940-b5a6dac3b885)

09. (09-09)

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 policy. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: Complaint alleges that the child (MA) who is 5-year-old had his teacher Ms. G sit on him. Child complained of pain in the chest and upper body. The cameras will reflect the child being sat on by the teacher. A complaint inspection was conducted on 12/17/2024 and a statement from the teacher (G. Gutsu) was received. Video footage of date in question (12/12/2024) was reviewed. The child arrived at 11:15AM and left for the day at 5:31PM. The child was observed playing and interacting with other children during the day. At 15:20PM, he was observed being made to sit on a chair (time-out). Time-out ended at 15:30PM. He continued to play with other children and was seen attempting to hit other children either with his hand or with a toy or a string. At 15:37PM, he was placed in time-out again by being made to sit on the chair next to the teacher. Time-out ended at 15:50PM. At 16:06PM, he was observed being pulled out of his chair by the arm causing the chair beside the table to flip over. The teacher walked holding him by the arm around the classroom and appeared to be picking up/cleaning up. At 16:07PM, the children left the class and the teacher Ms. G returned to her class alone. Per the teacher, Ms. Gutsu, she denied sitting on the child. She stated that that never happened. She was asked about the second time he was placed in time-out. He was made to sit next to her, facing her. She stated that he was sitting next to her, but she never put her leg over him or against him to stop him from moving. Teacher stated that MA was placed in time-out because it was like the 15th time he had hit another child. She does not remember why she grabbed him by the arm at 16:06PM. She just remember that he was being mean to the other kids, hitting and cursing at them. This complaint alleging that the teacher sat on the child is deemed unsubstantiated. The teacher was not observed sitting or trying to sit on MA. A non-compliance is being issued for not following the school's discipline policy. The child was placed in time out for at least 10 minutes each time and pulled out if his chair by the arm on last instance. FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 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 17. Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 18. Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 19. Napping Space Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-17. View official inspection document (report 916eeb34-6655-403c-bdfb-c844870d35ef)

45. (45-05)

Sec. 7-11.10(c), Ordinance: A completed application for renewal of a license must be submitted to the local licensing agency at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ensure that a lapse in licensure does not occur. The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application 45 days prior to the license expiration. Comments: Relicensing applications are due to CCLE at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ensure that a lapse in licensure does not occur. The provider did not submit the application. 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 47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Sec 7-22, Ordinance (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored SCHOOL READINESS 51. Group Size DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Sheri Newman Date: 12/05/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Rocio Diaz Date: 12/05/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-05. View official inspection document (report 19d60757-e30d-4497-b8a2-573431a7fd30)

05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance 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: One staff had an expired Good health statement. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report fa66b6c4-6587-43a4-b1a5-ce68491efe92)

10. (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: Repairs required: • Remove multiple tangle wires observed plugged in-between classrooms. • Provide electrical outlet plugs missing in multiple rooms. • Paint areas of facility with peeling paint. • Repair shelf in bathroom observed broken on corner. • Remove rust in bathroom sink. • Remove standing water and pail in the bathroom. • Provide lids on all trash cans. • Secure all tall shelving in bathrooms and classrooms. • Remove ladder in bathroom. • Remove all plug-ins observed at child level. • Provide caps on base of toilets observed missing. • Technical assistance: was provided on mopping floors while children are in care. • 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report fa66b6c4-6587-43a4-b1a5-ce68491efe92)

17. (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 comment]. Comments: The facility is licensed as an Urban Facility with a indoor playground area. Multiple repairs are required in the indoor playground area: Provide 6 feet beyond all sides of indoor equipment with shock absorbent matting. Repair small wood/blue climber with exposed nails. Repair plastic brown panel crack and broken. Caged play area with with red slide: Repair all areas of netting observed with holes and fraying. Repair or replace all matting on poles with zip ties observed torn. Replace all matting observed torn under and on equipment. 18. Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report fa66b6c4-6587-43a4-b1a5-ce68491efe92)

33. (33-09)

3.9.1, Handbook: A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. The food preparation area was being used for purposes other than food preparation. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: The facility was observed providing catering from Mom's Chief Inc. The food prep area in the front office does not meet the required standards, Provide the following requirements or Food service needs to stop. Designated hand washing sink with hot running water at a minimum of 100 degrees (F) within the food prep area. A food prep sink and countertop. A posted hand washing sign showing hand washing technique and Food prep sign. Disposable Food Service Gloves and Head Covering. Thermometer in each Refrigerators and Freezers. Food Preparation Area that meets all required standards Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report fa66b6c4-6587-43a4-b1a5-ce68491efe92)

45. (45-08)

3.4.1(A), Handbook: The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. The capacity was not posted in the [See comment] classroom. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: Post correct room capacities in all rooms. The facility was licensed with eight (8) classrooms. Some classrooms were observed combined as one, with a open barrier wall. These rooms must operate individually. The facility was observed doing renovations and walls were moved including the indoor playground space. QAS will schedule a time to remeasure the facility. The provider is currently on a Provisional license due to no director.A provisional license could be extended if a Director is not hired.The providers Provisional license expires on 12/31/2024. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 12/10/2024 or the renewal license may be denied. 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 expires on 1/11/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-13. View official inspection document (report fa66b6c4-6587-43a4-b1a5-ce68491efe92)

02. Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-01)

4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director meet the minimum qualifications. Staff Requirement [SR] Comments: On 9/17/24 CCLE was informed that the facility director was no longer employed and that they were in the process of replacing their director. the facility will be placed on a Provisional license. 03. Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.04, Ordinance Not Monitored 05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance Not Monitored 06. Substitute List Group: Sec. 7-8.08, Ordinance Not Monitored 07. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-8.03, Ordinance Not Monitored RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 09. Ratios of Personnel to Children with Disabilities Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance Not Monitored 10. Child Discipline: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-17. View official inspection document (report d20ba3ab-2f10-4619-8484-7b1381a88e8d)