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4.2.6, Handbook: All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file. The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 7780065a-e6e3-4637-beb6-92c83fa702af)

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2.5.2(A)(1-5), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must include: (1.) Each childs name, (2.) The date and time of departure, (3.) Time of arrival at the destination, (4.) The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and (5.) The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). The facilitys log did not include all required information. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: The transportation log was missing the signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized to verify all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 7780065a-e6e3-4637-beb6-92c83fa702af)

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Sec 7-30(a)(3), Ordinance: All child care personnel who provide care to infants at child care facilities shall, prior to caring for such infants, successfully complete the most current training course approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agencys website. The owner of a child care facility must ensure that all such child care personnel are in compliance with the training requirements of this section, and that such training is renewed every 2 years, in the same manner as provided for the initial training. Successful completion of the required training must be evidenced by a certificate, or any equivalent documentation, issued by the applicable training organization in the name of the individual who completed the course and indicating the date the course was completed. Documentation evidencing compliance with the training requirements under this section shall be included in the individual's personnel file maintained at the child care facility. Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training. Comments: At the time of inspection, child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training. 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: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 7780065a-e6e3-4637-beb6-92c83fa702af)

05. Health Requirements Group: 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: This standard was previously cited for being out of compliance on the 6/30/25 inspection visit. During today's visit the standard continues to be out of compliance. 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 Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report e4e7eb86-825b-45bd-a642-e9418bf078f1)

02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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: This standard was previously cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection. This standard continues to be out of compliance during today's visit. 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 Due: 8/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report e4e7eb86-825b-45bd-a642-e9418bf078f1)

02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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: There was a staff member that did not have proof of education. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-30. View official inspection document (report 1ae0c6a9-f3f6-460f-b33f-4856450d1750)

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3.8.2(B) and (C), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared. The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a current inspection in vehicles used to transport children. Transportation [SR] Comments: There was an expired fire extinguisher dated 4/24 observed on the vehicle. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-30. View official inspection document (report 1ae0c6a9-f3f6-460f-b33f-4856450d1750)

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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 [the lettering on side panels did not meet the 6-8 inch size rule.]. Comments: The vehicle signage did not meet requirement. Due: 7/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-30. View official inspection document (report 1ae0c6a9-f3f6-460f-b33f-4856450d1750)

05. Health Requirements Group: 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: There was staff member with an expired #8 physical form. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-30. View official inspection document (report 1ae0c6a9-f3f6-460f-b33f-4856450d1750)

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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 inspection on file was expired on 1/21/24. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-14. View official inspection document (report 839861e4-659e-47bb-bc51-382afd7cb9be)

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: There was a staff member that did not complete the required DCF childcare training within allotted time frame. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-14. View official inspection document (report 839861e4-659e-47bb-bc51-382afd7cb9be)

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Sec. 7-11.10(c), Ordinance: A completed application for renewal of a license must be submitted to the local licensing agency at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ensure that a lapse in licensure does not occur. The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application 45 days prior to the license expiration. Comments: The renewal application was due in the CCLE office by November 15, 2024. As of the date of this report, the application has not yet been received. 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments The fire inspection was conducted on 4/8/24. The fire extinguishers were serviced on 11/23. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report afc2d437-094c-4b42-80bb-178c0cc48ca7)

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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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The playground climbing equipment was observed with cracks near stair landing. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report afc2d437-094c-4b42-80bb-178c0cc48ca7)

02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-01)

4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications. Comments: CCLE staff was notified on 11/13/24 that there was not an active credentialed director in place. The facility will be placed on a provisional license. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-14. View official inspection document (report cd12afee-b0e5-4689-a720-7fa558a88d5f)