LEARNING FIRST ACADEMY

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: The facilitys Directors credential expired on 06/21/2026. 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 2026-06-24. View official inspection document (report 91178d43-7199-4337-ac4d-ed9cb86cea26)

10. (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: There were ceiling tiles throughout the facilities that had water stains and did not fit properly into place. 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: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-09. View official inspection document (report 223a3485-54d6-4c85-9821-dd3e0e3fd782)

20. (20-04)

3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The sheets being used in the playpens were too large for the mattresses in the play yards. Tight fitting sheets are mandatory for all cribs and play yards. This was put back into compliance by transitioning the infants into the other infant classroom that had cribs and the correct fitted sheets. 21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-09. View official inspection document (report 223a3485-54d6-4c85-9821-dd3e0e3fd782)

21. (21-05)

3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The playground surface was insufficient. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The playground surface did not meet the requirement for ground covering. There is a minimum of a 6 inches in depth and with a 6 foot radius for ground covering for all fall zones. 22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 23. Swimming Pool Group: DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable TOILET/BATH FACILITY 24. Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 26. Handwashing Facilities and Use Group: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance HEALTH PROGRAM 27. Written Instructions for Serious Illness/Injury: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-09. View official inspection document (report 223a3485-54d6-4c85-9821-dd3e0e3fd782)

43. (43-01)

Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good repair at all times. Vehicles must be cleaned and sanitized routinely. The facility failed to maintain the vehicle as evidenced by [see below]. Comments: There were tears and holes on numerous seats throughout the van. Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-09. View official inspection document (report 223a3485-54d6-4c85-9821-dd3e0e3fd782)

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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: There was no documentation of an annual inspection for the vehicle. The inspection provided was from 11/04/2024, which exceeds the annual requirement. 44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-09. View official inspection document (report 223a3485-54d6-4c85-9821-dd3e0e3fd782)

49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Sec 7-22, Ordinance (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (49-01)

Sec. 7-22, Ordinance: Each child care facility, substantial compliance facility, and family child care home must maintain at all times a comprehensive general liability policy with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage as follows: at least $500,000 for child care facilities and substantial compliance facilities. The child care arrangement must provide the local licensing agency with a certificate of insurance evidencing the required coverage at the time of licensure or registration, as applicable, upon renewal, and upon request of the local licensing agency. The child care arrangement or insurer must provide the local licensing agency at least 30 days notice before the expiration or cancellation of the policy. The facility did not have evidence of the required coverage. Comments: Proof of liability insurance for Learning First Academy was not provided. Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-09. View official inspection document (report 223a3485-54d6-4c85-9821-dd3e0e3fd782)

34. Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (34-03)

3.9.5(B), Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. 3.9.6(B), Handbook: The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, the facility staff must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Bottles, sippy cups or food were not labeled and/or stored properly. Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: The bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Due: 7/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-01. View official inspection document (report c697c607-806e-493a-ae3d-6b8bd63ddd5e)

50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook (50-02)

Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: There were two classrooms that had inaccurate attendance roster. This was corrected during the time of the inspection. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Laura Starnes Date: 07/01/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Stacy Mcdonald Date: 07/01/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-01. View official inspection document (report c697c607-806e-493a-ae3d-6b8bd63ddd5e)