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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 facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required (fire inspection report expired on: 5/5/2026). Due: 7/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-15. View official inspection document (report e44078c9-d348-4015-8b14-fdce343aa311)

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: There were five (5) staff member files observed without proof of education (a high school diploma or the equivalent). Due: 10/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report 8582a041-7fbb-40cd-9065-f9aeb0356cb4)

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 were five (5) staff member files observed without current No. 8 forms. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Compliance Due: 10/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report 8582a041-7fbb-40cd-9065-f9aeb0356cb4)

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 area of the facility were found to be in need of repairs: - The water stained ceiling tiles (located in the vpk classroom) - Document the food delivery temperatures - Conduct and document monthly fire drills - Conduct and document monthly playground checks - Document A/C filter changes Due: 10/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report 8582a041-7fbb-40cd-9065-f9aeb0356cb4)

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 [1] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required. Comments: The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor drinking fountains. The drinking fountain located in the VPK classroom was observed out of service. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report 8582a041-7fbb-40cd-9065-f9aeb0356cb4)