KIDS UNIVERSITY PRESCHOOL

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 035/15/2026

   03. (03-14)

   All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: There are 3 staff members that need to complete the required School Readiness health and safety trainings. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/22/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report dbe0dcf6-51cd-4797-9376-95ea01865921)

   Not corrected
2. High riskStandard 075/15/2026

   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 [1] staff for [18] children was observed. Comments: Upon arrival to center a mixed classroom with children ages 3 to 4 were observed to be out of ratio. When groups are combined the ratio of the youngest child is observed to be the safest to meet standard. The appropriate ratio should have been no more than 15 students with 1 staff member. During todays inspection there were 18 students with 1 staff member observed. During the inspection additional staff came in and separated the groups which allowed groups to be in ratio. Later during the inspection the 3 and 4 year old children were combined on the playground for outdoor play, the 3 year old teacher, J.D. was observed leaving the group of mixed children on playground leaving the VPK teacher D.S. with the mixed group of children out of ratio again for several minutes. The non-compliance for this standard was corrected during the inspection and is now in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report dbe0dcf6-51cd-4797-9376-95ea01865921)

   Not corrected
3. High riskStandard 075/15/2026

   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 below]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: During todays visit there were to incidents in which inadequate supervision was observed. The staff supervising a mixed age group of 1 and 2 year old children was observed stepping out of the classroom into the kitchen area leaving them inadequately supervised. A second incident occurred when a staff member D.S. was supervising a group of 3-4 year old children was engaged in her cell phone while supervising children leaving them inadequately supervised. 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 Due: 5/22/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report dbe0dcf6-51cd-4797-9376-95ea01865921)

   Not corrected
4. Medium riskStandard 105/15/2026

   10. (10-24)

   Sec. 7-35(j), Ordinance: Exits from a child care facility shall open onto safe, protected, fenced areas, or shall have active audible alert mechanisms to alert child care staff when such doors are opened. A limited exception for the front door will apply provided a child care staff member is present in the immediate vicinity of the front door at all times when the child care facility is open and caring for one or more children. An exit did not meet the requirements in that [see below]. Comments: The audible alert mechanism was not operating during time of inspection. 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 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report dbe0dcf6-51cd-4797-9376-95ea01865921)

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High riskStandard 215/15/2026

   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: There was an insufficient amount of mulch observed under play equipment. 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 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report dbe0dcf6-51cd-4797-9376-95ea01865921)

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High riskStandard 505/15/2026

   50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (50-01)

   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 attendance roster for the children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The VPK attendance was not recorded at time of arrival. The attendance was updated during the inspection and the non compliance has been resolved. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report dbe0dcf6-51cd-4797-9376-95ea01865921)

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High riskStandard 505/15/2026

   50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The mixed group of 1 and 2 year old attendance record was observed to be complete for the entire day including departure time. Center director erased departure times and coached staff on importance of completing all future transitions and departure times should be documented at time of occurrence. This non compliance was resolved at time of inspection. SCHOOL READINESS Compliance Comments All group sizes and credential requirements were met during todays visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report dbe0dcf6-51cd-4797-9376-95ea01865921)

   Not corrected