SUNSHINE LEARNING ACADEMY

02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-03)

4.7(F), Handbook: Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. The facility did not notify the agency within the required time frame. Comments: The Department received a change of director application on 09/16/2025. Per provider, the last date of the documented credentialed director was 08/29/2025. Provider did not notify the agency within the required time frame. 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 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 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Not Monitored 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Not Monitored 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-18. View official inspection document (report fcbcc7da-2c15-4d24-a919-2c397c9b4ae2)

22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (22-04)

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. The placement of [moveable treehouse slide and small playhouse] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the treehouse slide to be inadequately spaced from the wall and an improperly placed baby gate causing overcrowding in the area. The baby gate is also tied to the back of the treehouse slide and a gutter with rope. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 6f4aebd0-1390-4ba8-ade6-33e8f5ca44d2)

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: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed an uncovered and actively blowing vent in the ceiling of the kitchen. Insulation is exposed and the tile surrounding the area is stained. Per provider, a roof leak was recently repaired. Additionally, the wall under the window in the 3yr old room requires cleaning and painting. At the time of inspection, a mop bucket that was observed holding water was dumped. Technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 and (E), "Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean." and "Bath tubs, buckets, diaper pails, and other open containers of water must be emptied immediately after use." Due: 8/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 6f4aebd0-1390-4ba8-ade6-33e8f5ca44d2)

48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook (48-01)

3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [See below]. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: At the time of previous inspection, a fire drill was requested by and completed. Licensing monitor did not observe a fire alarm system. Provider stated that Miramar Fire Department advised that a pull station was not required. Emergency drill was conducted with a television playing an alarm sound. Per CCF Handbook 3.8.4.A: "During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care." This licensing requirement exceeds the requirements set forth by the Miramar Fire Department, which states that day care programs occupying one room are exempted from their fire alarm requirement. Technical assistance was given, and provider was required to install a fire alarm system approved by local fire authority within 30 days to avoid non-compliance. Provider received additional guidance from licensing supervisor. Licensing supervisor accompanied licensing monitor to conduct a follow- up visit, where personnel on site stated that a system had not been purchased. Owner of location verified a purchase had not been made and re-stated that the local fire authority has not required it. Therefore, the non-compliance is issued where drills completed during the licensure year have not been conducted utilizing an alarm system approved by the local fire authority. 49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Not Monitored 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments N/A Counselor Comments This report is closed in office. A copy of the report is emailed to provider for signature and addition to provider file. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Tanesha Barr Date: 04/09/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Kayla Ellington Date: 04/09/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 30f4b4db-8c89-44d3-bfc2-535fe416e210)

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: [the VPK teacher opened the front door]. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, director was not on site. Licensing monitor was let into facility by the VPK teacher. VPK classroom is adjacent to the front door. Supervision is inadequate when teacher steps over to answer the door. Additionally, the VPK teacher was later observed inadequately meeting the needs of a child during toileting. Director arrived to facility shortly after and assisted with toileting. The following technical assistance is provided: staff providing supervision to children may not leave the assigned group to answer phones, doors, etc. The VPK teacher answered the door at the previous inspection on 11/20/2024 and verbal technical assistance was provided to personnel and Director upon her arrival. If staffing is inadequate, the personnel or Director assigned to answer phones, doors, etc., must remain onsite as not to risk inadequate supervision of children. Per Department, Provider is advised that additional or repeat non-compliance for inadequate supervision may be escalated to a Class 1 Violation. Total attendance at inspection 22 1yr, 1:5 2-3yr, 1:8 VPK, 1:9 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-05. View official inspection document (report a5b40934-19b3-4ff2-ae54-28750b35702f)

21. (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 [wooden fence contains jagged/sharp edges at the base.]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed broken or jagged pieces at the base of the wooden fence surrounding the playground. Licensing monitor also observed [1] water cooler out of service and [1] water cooler with dirty water inside that should be restored to use or removed from play space. Existing outdoor fountain is functional at the time of inspection 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 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 60d40be8-35e7-410c-a95c-e40f4419bb6f)

11. (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed a mop bucket with standing water in the bathroom. Compliance Comments Technical assistance regarding children's belongings storage Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 60d40be8-35e7-410c-a95c-e40f4419bb6f)

02. (02-06)

4.6.1(B), Handbook: For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care staff member who meets the staff credential requirement. The facility was required to have at least [1] credentialed child care personnel and had [0] credentialed child care personnel. Comments: At the time of inspection, [1] staff credential was required for [23] children. [0] staff credentials were on-site 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Compliance Comments Total attendance at inspection 23 1yr, 1:6 2yr, 1:7 3-4, 1:10 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 60d40be8-35e7-410c-a95c-e40f4419bb6f)