PACESETTER ACADEMY

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: This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 4/2/2026; during today desk revisit it was still out of compliance, a deadline extension was granted (6/4/2026); notice of violation may be issue after 6/4/2026. Note: Provider requested an extra time due to installation requirements. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report 3b8d7ea2-f7be-42b6-965d-2af3985daf4c)

33. Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (33-08)

3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature or did not maintain logs for 12 months. Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature, food log was last updated 3/11/2026, and it was missing all require fields. Technical assistance provided: The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient Due: 5/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-02. View official inspection document (report 90156a49-319c-4cc2-9262-509ad063fb73)

24. Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (24-02)

3.7(I), Handbook: Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. The restroom was found to be unsanitary. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: The restrooms and sinks were found to be unsanitary. Due: 5/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-02. View official inspection document (report 90156a49-319c-4cc2-9262-509ad063fb73)

24. Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (24-01)

3.7(H), Handbook: Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom. The restroom was not supplied with [toilet papers and paper towel. ]. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: Several toilets areas were observed missing toilets paper and paper towel. Due: 5/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-02. View official inspection document (report 90156a49-319c-4cc2-9262-509ad063fb73)

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 red slide equipment in the outdoor space needs repair or to be replace. Not Applicable Comments Per the school assistance the pool is not currently in use. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-02. View official inspection document (report 90156a49-319c-4cc2-9262-509ad063fb73)

14. Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (14-02)

Sec. 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance: Any child care facility with a licensed capacity of 50 children or fewer shall install a minimum of two drinking fountains, including at least one inside the facility and at least one in any outdoor play area. Child care facilities with a licensed capacity of more than 50 children shall have one additional drinking fountain located either inside or outside the facility for each additional 50 children licensed capacity or any fraction thereof. Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements. Electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the outdoor drinking fountain requirements. Water coolers with a hot water feature are prohibited for use by children at child care facilities. The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. An additional [3 working ] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required. Comments: The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. At the time of the onsite inspection visit only two working fountains were observed, one in the kitchen and 1 on the playground. Technical assistance provided: Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements, and it must be accessible and functional. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-02. View official inspection document (report 90156a49-319c-4cc2-9262-509ad063fb73)

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: Several area(s) of the facility were observed to not be in good repair, chipping paints (classrooms), broken based board (infant room), and broken cabinet in the kitchen. Compliance Comments Technical assistance provided: 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. Due: 5/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-02. View official inspection document (report 90156a49-319c-4cc2-9262-509ad063fb73)

10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (10-13)

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. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: Several areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning (classrooms and restrooms). Due: 5/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-02. View official inspection document (report 90156a49-319c-4cc2-9262-509ad063fb73)

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. During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care for the month of November 2025. Naptime fire drill was conducted during today onsite inspection to cover for the missing month of November 2025; provider was advising that a fire drill is require for the month of December 2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-02. View official inspection document (report 8f70d269-0aae-4bc9-962e-db396b5f4287)

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: (1) childcare personnel file was observed with expired #8 form. See supplemental notes for more information. 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 Compliance Comments Ratio was observed as follows: Infants 1:4, Toddlers 1:3, Twos 1:7, 1:10, Threes 1:12, 1:11, and Vpk 2:15, 1:8. 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 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) Compliance 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 8/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-25. View official inspection document (report cfc53845-f71e-408c-a628-cb70223a9f93)

03. (03-13)

Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: (1) childcare personnel did not complete required preservice training- see supplemental notes. 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: 9/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-25. View official inspection document (report cfc53845-f71e-408c-a628-cb70223a9f93)

02. (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: A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for (3) childcare personnel. See supplemental notes for more information. TA provided, if a high school diploma is earned outside the U.S., it must be translated and evaluated by someone who is a member of the American Translators Association. 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 9/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-25. View official inspection document (report cfc53845-f71e-408c-a628-cb70223a9f93)

44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (44-02)

2.5.1(B), Handbook: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file. Transportation [SR] Comments: (One) driver dd not have an annual physical on file., driver physical expired 2/4/2025. See supplemental notes. The driver physical was completed on 4/2/2025 with an expiration date of 4/2/2026. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Compliance 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 Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report e6d0996d-ebb7-4327-9d05-8084b107cd88)

43. (43-12)

2.5.4(F)(1), Handbook: Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: (a.) The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. (b.) The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. (c.) The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. (d.) The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. (e.) The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. The vehicle alarm does not meet requirements in that [it did not activated automatically. ] Transportation [SR] Comments: Vehicle vin#5991 alarm system horn/ siren did not sound. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report e6d0996d-ebb7-4327-9d05-8084b107cd88)

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: Vehicle insurance for vin #8335 and #5991 was issue 7/18/2024 The annual vehicle inspection was not conducted for vin#8335, inspection was conducted on 2/24/2024. The annual vehicle inspection was not conducted for vin#5991, inspection was conducted on 3/26/2024. Technical assistance provided: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report e6d0996d-ebb7-4327-9d05-8084b107cd88)

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: Red slide Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair (huge crock). Compliance Comments Pool permit will expire 6/30/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report 6593adaf-9ea0-4115-b4d2-bba492df70f2)