CENTRAL PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

01. (01-02)

Sec. 7-29(a), Ordinance: If any child care facility is owned by a business entity, all persons identified as an officer, member, partner, or manager of the business entity in the then-current organizational documents of the business entity who reside locally and (i) are involved in the operation of the child care facility, or (ii) have the authority to be at the facility during any hours of operation when children are present, must comply with all screening requirements. For purposes of this chapter, persons who reside in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Collier, or Hendry counties are deemed to reside locally. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for persons identified on the organizational documents as required. Comments: It is a requirement that an officer or manager of the business entity to comply with the level 2 clearinghouse screening. Jarret Hugh, the CEO has direct access to the facility and classrooms. During this inspection, he was present and entered classrooms. No documentation in regards to his background screening was provided or on file with Broward County Licensing. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report e3239d41-bb6e-4853-b4ce-d18acf65274b)

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: The daily attendance with the childs arrival and departure time was not completed for the 4s classroom. The attendance for the 2s/3s classroom was inaccurate and had only 16 out of the 17 children listed on it. This was resolved by the director completing the 4s attendance roster while I was present and the 2s/3s roster updated with the correct number of children listed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report e3239d41-bb6e-4853-b4ce-d18acf65274b)

36. Enrollment Information Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (36-02)

7.3(A), Handbook: Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: At the time of this inspection , the director was in a classroom and not available to provide the childrens records for observation. Not Monitored Comments These will be monitored during my revisit. 37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments These will be monitored during my revisit. 38. Signed Statements Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Due: 5/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report e3239d41-bb6e-4853-b4ce-d18acf65274b)

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 [a section of the fence was removed and not replaced which allow access directly to a parking lot. ]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The west side of the fencing around the playground had been removed and not replaced. The children had direct access to the parking lot and driving path for buses and cars. Per my conversation with the CEO and director, I informed them that the playground is not safe for the children. They both were informed that the children cannot use the playground/outdoor area until the fence is replaced/repaired to prevent direct access to the parking lot. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report e3239d41-bb6e-4853-b4ce-d18acf65274b)

21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (21-06)

Sec. 7-37(b), Ordinance: The outdoor play space and any area adjacent to any outdoor play space that a child may have access to shall be free and safe from any reasonably foreseeable condition that has the potential of endangering or does endanger the health, safety, and welfare of children, including, but not limited to, the presence of hazardous materials and high-tension wires. The following hazards were observed: [a sharp metal object was attached to the sidewalk which is the access point to the playground for the children. ]. Comments: A sharp metal object was attached to the sidewalk which is the access point to the playground for the children. There was an open PVC pipe on the sidewalk. There was various pieces of concrete and garbage throughout the playground. Due: 4/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report e3239d41-bb6e-4853-b4ce-d18acf65274b)

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: At the time of the inspection cleaning substances were accessible to the children. This was resolved by the teacher relocating the cleaning substances to a locked closet. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report e3239d41-bb6e-4853-b4ce-d18acf65274b)

10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (10-20)

3.1(I), Handbook: All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Tamper resistant electrical outlets or safety covers were missing from outlets. Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: In the 2s classroom and 4s classroom, there were outlet covers missing. This was resolved during this inspection with the director placing outlet covers on the missing ones. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report e3239d41-bb6e-4853-b4ce-d18acf65274b)

07. (07-01)

Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: At the of the inspection, The 2s/3s classroom had 1 staff member and 17 children present. This was resolved at the time of the inspection with the director putting herself in the classroom, making the ratio 2 staff to 17 children. Due: 5/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report e3239d41-bb6e-4853-b4ce-d18acf65274b)

06. (06-01)

7.4, Handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site and available for review by the licensing authority. Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: A new staff member had an incomplete file that had various required documents missing. RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Due: 5/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report e3239d41-bb6e-4853-b4ce-d18acf65274b)

47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook (47-05)

3.8.2(B), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The fire extinguishers were serviced in March of 2024 and are expired. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report bf2e9c72-e019-4a8f-b3c7-62a4c7950b30)

50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook (50-03)

7.5(D), Handbook: Attendance records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. Attendance records were not retained for 12 months. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: During today's complaint visit an attendance record for the day of the incident was not available for review. 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: 01/21/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Itira Clark Date: 01/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-21. View official inspection document (report 245810f8-a2a8-4bf7-a821-96dc22f5dfa9)

47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook (47-01)

3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The fire inspection was not available during today's inspection. The fire extinguishers were serviced on 10/23. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-20. View official inspection document (report c98f6d01-d214-42f4-9bb1-27b45a33a18a)

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: The blue and yellow house structure was observed with rusted edges on the anchored hardware located inside middle section. There was a hole observed at the bottom of the fence facing parking lot. The fence was not secured to the supporting poles at top of fence. Ground cover does not meet the required fall zone requirement. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-20. View official inspection document (report c98f6d01-d214-42f4-9bb1-27b45a33a18a)

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: The following are in need of repairs: Ceiling tiles were observed with water stains in VPK(A) classroom Light screen was observed with water stain in VPK(A) classroom Carpet in VPK(B) was observed to be soiled. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-20. View official inspection document (report c98f6d01-d214-42f4-9bb1-27b45a33a18a)