GENESIS MONTESSORI GIFTED ACADEMY

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 [see below] Transportation [SR] Comments: The vans safety alarm did not sound after turning off vehicle. Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED REGARDING TRANSPORTATION LOG SIGNATURES. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-23. View official inspection document (report 166aa371-aed8-496c-b4cb-fa688ae7dc01)

07. (07-04)

Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: There shall be at least one child care staff member providing direct supervision at all times when one or more children are present. At no time shall any children be left alone for any reason without direct supervision by a child care staff member. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity in the same room or within a designated outdoor play area, and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group at all times during the day, including during meals, napping, and transportation of children 2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision occurred when [see below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: During todays visit there was 5 school age children that were observed unsupervised in a classroom. A NOTICE 0F VIOLATION WILL BE ISSUED. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-23. View official inspection document (report 166aa371-aed8-496c-b4cb-fa688ae7dc01)

48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (48-12)

3.8.3, Handbook: The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time. Exit areas were blocked off and inaccessible. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The infant room door was observed with equipment in front of back exit door. The director removed items at time of inspection however, the exit door was inaccessible due to sand bags which were placed right outside the exit door which has been identified as an emergency exit by the fire department. Per childcare requirement: 3.8.3 The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time. Compliance Comments The facility has an insurance policy that is valid until 11/1/26. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-10. View official inspection document (report 55698912-7ea1-4c20-b5ea-42888dfc003b)

03. (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 40-hour childcare 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: 3/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-10. View official inspection document (report 55698912-7ea1-4c20-b5ea-42888dfc003b)

01. (01-09)

5.1(K), Handbook: The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. The Clearinghouse roster was not updated. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: The Clearinghouse roster has not been completed for this provider. Due: 11/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 093c0dfd-0c54-478a-a748-4967636af3c2)

37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (37-04)

7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: 3 children had expired immunization records on file. Due: 11/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 093c0dfd-0c54-478a-a748-4967636af3c2)

33. Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (33-01)

3.9.6(A) and (D), Handbook: Breastmilk and formula must be handled in a sanitary manner at all times and according to manufacturers instructions and instructions by parents/guardians. Prepared bottles must be placed in the refrigerator immediately and used within 24 hours. Prepared bottles were not properly refrigerated and/or used within 24 hours. Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: Prepared infant bottles were not placed in the refrigerator. Prepared bottles were left inside lunchboxes. The lunchboxes did not have an adequate means to keep the bottles at a safe temperature. The prepared bottles were observed to be at room temperature. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 093c0dfd-0c54-478a-a748-4967636af3c2)

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: 2 staff members did not have the required physical form on file. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Compliance Comments Infants: 2:5 1 and 2- year-old: 2:11 3-year-old: 1:10 4-year-old: 2:20 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Compliance Due: 11/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 093c0dfd-0c54-478a-a748-4967636af3c2)

03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-01)

4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Comments: 2 staff members did not begin the required DCF training within 90 days of employment. Due: 11/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 093c0dfd-0c54-478a-a748-4967636af3c2)

02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-04)

Sec. 7-30(c), 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: 3 staff members did not have proof of education on file. Due: 11/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 093c0dfd-0c54-478a-a748-4967636af3c2)

01. (01-15)

7.4.1(A), Handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(8)(b), F.A.C. A complete CF-FSP Form 5131 was not on file for all employees. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: 9 personnel did not have a completed 5131 form on file. Page 2 was missing for 9 staff members. Due: 11/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 093c0dfd-0c54-478a-a748-4967636af3c2)

01. (01-01)

5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: 5 child care personnel did not have documentation of level 2 clearinghouse. (Per the director) Stated that she had not completed the user agreement for DCF Child Care Clearinghouse. She completed the user agreement and emailed it in while I was there and stated that it will take a couple days to get the approval from Clearinghouse. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 093c0dfd-0c54-478a-a748-4967636af3c2)

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: During the course of a complaint inspection related to diapering, the facility was observed out of ratio in all three classes. A child's file was requested for review to confirm the child's age, but it was not provided. The director/owner could not locate the file during my inspection. The file was provided to child care licensing inspector on 7/15/2025 for review. 37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 38. Signed Statements Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 39. Medication Requirements Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 40. Accident/Incident Reporting Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 41. Field Trip Notification/Permission Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 42. Written Release Procedures Group: Sec. 7-44, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored TRANSPORTATION 43. Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes Not Monitored 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 Not Monitored Comments TA was provided that each teacher must document the child's time of arrival and departure on their attendance roster. 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Due: 8/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report b43fbf7c-b4c1-4018-955f-11ca8471e2d4)

25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (25-09)

3.10.2(G), Handbook: Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall be placed on the diaper changing table. [unrelated items] was observed being stored on the diaper changing table. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: A complaint allegation alleging that school instructs staff to not use more than one gloves while changing many children. FINDINGS: A walkthrough was conducted and gloves were observed in the classroom. Diapering did not occur during inspection. Per the Director, the teachers were instructed to reuse gloves that are used for cleaning the tables, not the gloves used for diaper changing. this complaint is unsubstantiated. During the course of my inspection, the diapering table was observed to have items unrelated to diapering on top of the diapering mat. There was no sanitation solution in the room and only one set of gloves observed in the room. TA was provided that these items must be available for use by the teachers. 26. Handwashing Facilities and Use Group: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored HEALTH PROGRAM 27. Written Instructions for Serious Illness/Injury: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 28. First Aid Supplies Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 29. Communicable Diseases/Care Of Sick Child Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 30. First Aid/CPR Certification Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION 31. Alternate Nutrition Plan Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 32. Menus/Catering Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 33. Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 34. Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 35. Nutritional Meals and Snacks Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored CHILDRENS RECORDS Due: 8/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report b43fbf7c-b4c1-4018-955f-11ca8471e2d4)

25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (25-02)

3.10.2(E), Handbook: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: During the course of a complaint inspection related to diapering, the following non-compliance was observed; - During inspection of the diapering area in the mixed group of 1s and 2s, The teacher said that she had just changed diapers, but the bleach and water solution was not accessible and available for use in the classroom. When QAS asked for the cleaning solution, the director/owner brought it into the classroom from another room. TA was provided that a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report b43fbf7c-b4c1-4018-955f-11ca8471e2d4)

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 [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: Complaint alleges that a new staff member is left alone in the infant room. FINDINGS: The infant teacher was observed alone in the infant room with five infants and toddlers. Complaint substantiated. - Three active classrooms were observed out of ratio. The observed ratios were as follows: infants and 1y/o 1:5 1y/o and 2y/o 1:9 3y/o and up 1:17 Provider came into compliance on 7/14/2025 only in two of three classrooms (infants and 3y/o classrooms). The 1s and 2s classroom remained out of ratio. A second visit was conducted on 7/15/2025 to finalize the complaint and both the infant (1:5) and the 1s and 2s (1:9) classroom were out of ratio. Provider could not come into compliance during inspection. TA was provided that ratios must be maintained at all times. 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 12. Facility Storage Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance Not Monitored 13. Inside Temperature/Ventilation Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 14. Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 15. Phone/Emergency Numbers Posted Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACE 16. Useable Indoor Play Space Group: Secs. 7-37 and 7-48, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Due: 8/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report b43fbf7c-b4c1-4018-955f-11ca8471e2d4)

03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-05)

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: Complaint alleges that there is new staff in the infant room with no training. FINDINGS: The infant teacher observed alone in the classroom with five infants did not have the required safe sleep training. The teacher did have her DCF 45 hour training completed. Complaint partly substantiated. 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 Noncompliance Due: 8/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report b43fbf7c-b4c1-4018-955f-11ca8471e2d4)

37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (37-04)

7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: see supplemental for the initials of the child that did not have a current immunization record. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report 877c428b-a943-4918-a188-fa4549a8c3be)

37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (37-03)

Sec. 7-43(a), Ordinance: Within 15 days after enrollment, the child care facility must obtain, from a parent for each child in care, a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(o), Florida Administrative Code, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(p), Florida Administrative Code. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the Florida Department of Health. The Florida Certificate of immunization was missing for children in care. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: see supplemental for the initials of the child that does not have an immunization record on file. Due: 6/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report 877c428b-a943-4918-a188-fa4549a8c3be)

37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (37-01)

Sec. 7-43(b), Ordinance: Within 15 days after enrollment, the child care facility must obtain for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(q), Florida Administrative Code, and which may be obtained from the Florida Department of Health or from the parent, or a signed statement by authorized professionals indicating the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was missing for children in care. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: See the supplemental sheet for initials of the three children that do not have student health statements on file as required. Due: 6/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report 877c428b-a943-4918-a188-fa4549a8c3be)

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: At the time of this inspection it was noted that two staff persons did not have current statement on file. 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 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 Not Applicable Comments ratios observed: infants/toddlers 1:3 two/three 1:8 three/five 1:7 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report 18f90393-128e-4a54-9841-af2fa8c70d1a)