KIDS Forever Learning Center

43. (43-02)

2.5.4(A), Handbook: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Provider did not obtain inspection by a qualified, certified mechanic and retain documentation in the vehicle. Transportation [SR] Comments: The vehicle annual inspection was observed expired. The expiration date was 4/25/2026. 44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Not Monitored 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-30. View official inspection document (report ee156a7d-4794-4e3a-bacc-f2eb34731896)

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 below]. Comments: Two childcare personnel did not complete DCF 40-hour training within the time frame. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Not Monitored 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Not Monitored RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Compliance Comments The following ratios were observed during the inspection: Infants: 1:2 1- year- old: 1:5 2-year-old: 1:6 3-year-old: 1:9 and 1:5 4-year-old: 1:9 and 1:5 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Compliance Due: 1/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-10. View official inspection document (report 3f118db8-58b0-4b25-b852-152541eb7cef)

50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook (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. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: One of the childcare personnel did not have attendance record for the children in care. 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. ABBREVIATED INSPECTIONS: This provider is eligible for this abbreviated inspection due to their recent compliance history in accordance with provisions of the Florida Administrative Code. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Smyrna Hernandez Date: 12/10/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Marguerite Conaway Date: 12/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-10. View official inspection document (report 3f118db8-58b0-4b25-b852-152541eb7cef)

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: A staff member physical statement was observed expired. 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 Due: 8/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 232a453f-32b4-4ba2-aa94-33676b0a2204)

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: The playground mulch was insufficient and did not meet the minimum 6 inches in depth requirement. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 4/10/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report 61d14f43-a2c2-4055-8450-200e45e10584)

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 outdoor equipment needs repair to prevent safety hazards. The equipment was observed cracked and rusted in several areas. During the inspection an employee was observed covering with concrete patch some rusted and broken parts of the equipment that were cited previously. The equipment repair needs to be according to manufacture guidelines. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 4/10/2025. 23. Swimming Pool Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored TOILET/BATH FACILITY 24. Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 26. Handwashing Facilities and Use Group: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report 61d14f43-a2c2-4055-8450-200e45e10584)

43. (43-04)

Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [see below]. Comments: The vehicle did not have the required signage on the side panels stating the name of the facility and license number. The back panel of the vehicle did not have the wording "Caution transporting children" displayed on the vehicle while transporting children. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 4/10/2025. 44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Not Monitored Comments Provider was given information regarding progressive enforcement for Class II and III violations during this inspection. 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Not Monitored 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 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, andor 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: Smyrna Hernandez Date: 05/21/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Marguerite Conaway Date: 05/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report 61d14f43-a2c2-4055-8450-200e45e10584)

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: In the 2's classroom, a plank of the wood floor was observed not properly secured. The edges were lifting, and loose wood pieces were found. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report 544ec118-cee6-4000-aa23-48c427561936)

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: The playground mulch was insufficient and needs to be replenished. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report 544ec118-cee6-4000-aa23-48c427561936)

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 areas were observed in need of repair: -The outdoor equipment at the large playground was observed rusted in several areas. - The yellow tunnel on the outdoor equipment needs to be clean. - The large and small playground walls were observed with peeling paint. - Detached wood planks were observed on the ground with screws exposed. - Playground sink needs to be cleaned. - Standing water was observed on the water fountain. Per director, the playground equipment will be closed until repair is finished. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report 544ec118-cee6-4000-aa23-48c427561936)

43. (43-04)

Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [see below]. Comments: The vehicle did not have a signage on the side panels stating the name of the facility and license number. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report 544ec118-cee6-4000-aa23-48c427561936)