CORAL RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook (50-02)

Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The following attendance was recorded on the attendance record: Mixed group of 1-3 yr old had 15 children and 11 children were marked present. Mixed group of 4 yr old and school age children had 12 children and 11 children were marked present. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Elizabeth Walters Date: 06/08/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Isabel Burgos Date: 06/08/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 08ae4904-c46d-49b2-803d-ba176433c3ce)

48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook (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. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The fire drill log was not up to date. Compliance Comments The insurance policy is valid until 7/1/26. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 08ae4904-c46d-49b2-803d-ba176433c3ce)

22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (22-05)

3.12(B), Handbook: Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. The facility did not have a completed equipment maintenance log as required. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The last maintenance check was conducted in March. There was no documentation of maintenance checks for playground during the months of April and May. Due: 6/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 08ae4904-c46d-49b2-803d-ba176433c3ce)

22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The following repairs are needed on the playground: The rock climbing structure is cracked in several areas. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 08ae4904-c46d-49b2-803d-ba176433c3ce)

07. (07-02)

Sec. 7-33(c)(2), Ordinance: In groups where children of varying ages are combined, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the youngest child in the group. In groups where children of varying ages were combined, a staff-to-child ratio of [2] staff for [15] children was observed. Comments: The following ratios were observed during todays visit: Infant-1 yr old: 1:4 1-3 yr old: 2:15 (out of ratio) 4yr old and school age: 1:12 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 08ae4904-c46d-49b2-803d-ba176433c3ce)

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. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: In the two year old room a changing pad was found to be torn. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report c65523f8-9ff3-4105-9b5e-9a22e48bcfef)

21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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 [The top of the fence was missing clips between the big playground and small one, in addition the fence bottom needs to be made tight as the clips had come off at the far side of the playground.]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The top of the fence was missing clips between the big playground and small one, in addition the fence bottom needs to be made tight as the clips had come off at the far side of the playground. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report c65523f8-9ff3-4105-9b5e-9a22e48bcfef)

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. Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: 17 ceilings tiles need to be replaced as they showed signs of being wet in the 2 and 3 year old room. Due: 11/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report c65523f8-9ff3-4105-9b5e-9a22e48bcfef)

03. (03-01)

4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Comments: During this inspection was noted that one staff person had not begun the 40 hour training within 90 days of employment. Staff person was hired at this facility on 08/02/2024. During the routine #2 inspection it was noted that two staff had not begun their 40 hour training within 90 days of employment. One staff person has completed the training and the second staff person provided evidence that the training was begun within the 90 day period. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the routine #2 inspection it was noted that one staff person did not have a physician statement of good health on file. Staff person is no longer employed at this facility and this standard is now in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report ea605eb8-40e4-464a-a6a0-3f85bfdfdb27)

02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-04)

Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members. Comments: At the time of this inspection there was no proof of education for one staff person. If education was obtained out of the country it needs to be translated. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 1e2b925e-86ed-43c5-b417-ab94513a7301)

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: At the time of this inspection one staff person did not have a physician statement of good health on file as required. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 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 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 1e2b925e-86ed-43c5-b417-ab94513a7301)

03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-01)

4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Comments: At the time of this inspection it was noted that two staff person had begun the 40 hour training within 90 days of employment. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 1e2b925e-86ed-43c5-b417-ab94513a7301)

01. (01-15)

7.4.1(A), Handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(8)(b), F.A.C. A complete CF-FSP Form 5131 was not on file for all employees. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of this inspection it was noted that there were two staff that did not have this form on file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 1e2b925e-86ed-43c5-b417-ab94513a7301)

01. (01-01)

5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of this inspection it was noted that one staff person hired in August 2024 did not have background screening as required. Technical assistance was provided to the director in how to check the progress of screening. Due: 11/7/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 1e2b925e-86ed-43c5-b417-ab94513a7301)